Strange bracket?

[Michael Mcleod]

I would like to know what this bracket on the rear AWD suspension is for?
The bolt (yellow arrow) is loose (welded nut inside is spun) , is this unsafe?

Thanks.

[Brett Haviland]

Its just a extra support bracket to brace the subframe to the unibody.  I don't see that nut being spun causing any huge problems.

[Michael Mcleod]

Thanks Brett.

[John Hartman]

no, not unsafe per se, but your car is not a Honda Fit or something(oh wait you have one hehehe), and makes significant power.  it also handles well and should be able to brake hard too.

These much more than normal car g forces and twisting forces can really add pressure to the chassis even if its all up to snuff.

I would try to fix that, or even have it fixed if need be.  Chassis bracing is pretty important for rigidity.

The loads normally taken up by this will be passed on to other parts of the body/chassis

[Michael Mcleod]

Thanks John , I will see what I can do.