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Old 03-13-2003, 04:25 PM
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Talking Subframe mount bushings a success!!

I got both sides finally fixed, one side I was careless and dented the rocker panel, but the other side I was more careful.

it helped to push the bushing in by using the old bushing between the new one and a jack and actually lifting the car by the bushings and letting the weight slowly press the new bushing into its hole. Also, WD-40 helps, theres really no way to press a rubber bushing in without some sort of lubricant. You could also see very clearly what they mean when a bushing "collapses" when you compare the new one to hte old one.


Anyways, took the car out for a test drive (love those ) and the improvement is quite noticeable. The Subframe doesn't feel disconnected anymore and the whole car feels solid as a rock now, makes for some fun driving

It also helps with reducing those minor steering corrections, although my steering box is still jacked up so it didn't help me that much in that regard.
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