Subject	Exactly, ES bushings are rock hard.
Posted by	njz on January 24, 2012 at 7:27 AM
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In Reply To	IMHO posted by MidLifeZ (DFW) on January 24, 2012 at 06:45 AM
Message	If you have the money buy a new subframe. Aluminum spacers give an even harder ride, or you can give what I did a try. [ http://www.twinturbo.net/nissan/300zx/forums/general/view/2479856/DIY-Rubber-sub-frame-spacers.html ]
Follow Ups	Best option on subframe bushings! - smartone 21:18:42 01/23/12 There are 2 threads that discuss subframe bushings - zellamay 22:48:57 01/23/12 Re: Best option on subframe bushings! - 300twinz (satx) 22:50:35 01/23/12 Depends... - Sleeper_TTZ(SeKy) 22:51:39 01/23/12 reinstallation is maybe 5% of the job time spent (n/m) - LJZTT 10:19:38 01/24/12 Depending on what tools you have. - Sleeper_TTZ(SeKy) 14:06:42 01/24/12 I dont recall using a press to install the bushings - LJZTT 18:57:29 01/24/12 IMHO - MidLifeZ (DFW) 06:45:54 01/24/12 Question is... what to do about worn OEM bushings? - ZXoltan 07:21:34 01/24/12 Exactly, ES bushings are rock hard. - njz 07:27:54 01/24/12 is it really that they are so hard, or is it design? (n/m) - Antihero 10:23:47 01/24/12 Both (n/m) - njz 10:45:09 01/24/12 have you even handled a set of the ES bushings?? - LJZTT 10:46:31 01/24/12 Sorry You;er right - Brain fart. - njz 11:07:04 01/24/12 What is wrong with ES LCA bushings? - FuerGrissa 11:40:44 01/24/12 Noisy Noisy Noisy Noisy Noisy Noisy Noisy Noisy Noisy - Bernie (NoVA) 14:29:29 01/24/12 Even if properly greased? (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 14:36:32 01/24/12 With time, yes. (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 14:44:05 01/24/12 I can 2nd that. I regret doing mine. (n/m) - Inzane 21:28:53 01/24/12 do they squeak? Or too much road noise? (n/m) - aliaZ 07:22:24 01/25/12 They aren't part of the ES "master" kit for a reason (n/m) - LJZTT 19:12:25 01/24/12 I've had no issues with mine at all. (n/m) - Woody75 (Denver) 10:06:12 01/25/12 Re: IMHO - smartone 07:28:13 01/24/12 "bought a new rear subframe" (n/m) - spicyZ 08:32:13 01/24/12 What's the diff between a 94-96T SF and a 90-96NA SF? - evan_aggie(ATX) 10:32:14 01/24/12 Hicas & diff mounting. (n/m) - Bernie (NoVA) 11:13:03 01/24/12 Choices are: - MidLifeZ (DFW) 08:36:53 01/24/12 There are more choices. Did you read those other 2 - zellamay 12:26:30 01/24/12 yours is the only instance I have ever heard of a clunk - LJZTT 10:29:45 01/24/12 Maybe but I know for 110% sure - MidLifeZ (DFW) 13:32:03 01/24/12 So you like the bushings? - BlackholeZ 13:56:28 01/24/12 Same here...especially when going on a curved on-ramp... - evan_aggie(ATX) 14:36:53 01/24/12 you did solid/spherical bushings? (n/m) - BlackholeZ 14:48:34 01/24/12 I do, nothing but good results - LJZTT 19:09:08 01/24/12 Thanks for the info LJ. - BlackholeZ 21:47:08 01/24/12 you DEFINTELY want to go for a ride over here - LJZTT 05:49:31 01/25/12 Oh, I'd love to make it to Germany. - BlackholeZ 19:07:56 01/25/12
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