dropping engine, transmission, muffler and suspension toghether?

[B6T]

That's how they assemble the car at the factory. What you see in the post above is sub-assembled on a carrier, then mated to the unibody, and all fluid and electrical connections are made. Take a look at the orientation of all the bolts that would secure the entire assembly to the body - they are all vertical and shot from underneath the car. The forward bolts on the lower tie bars (?), the two bolts that go through the suspension mounting frame, the bolt that goes through the lower shield support, etc....

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by B6T

That's how they assemble the car at the factory. What you see in the post above is sub-assembled on a carrier, then mated to the unibody, and all fluid and electrical connections are made. Take a look at the orientation of all the bolts that would secure the entire assembly to the body - they are all vertical and shot from underneath the car. The forward bolts on the lower tie bars (?), the two bolts that go through the suspension mounting frame, the bolt that goes through the lower shield support, etc....

Yes, but they also use a specially made cradle that balances the load while lifting or lowering it. Without some fabricated support system, the entire package is going to be very difficult to handle.