[ba] replacing sub frame bushings

[Shayne]

No squeeks in two cars after 2 years and 35K
miles...Poly usually squeeks.  only noticible
annoyance is in sharp abrubt bumps like a joice in the
freeway
--- Chris Maresca <ckm at crust.net> wrote:
>
> No, but they squeak after a few years...
>
> Chris.
>
> On Mon, 18 Aug 2003, Turbo Avant wrote:
>
> > Hi Guys....
> >
> > I'm curious about using the Delrina, would there
> be a lot of road noise
> > coming in?
> >
> > Jerry
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: ba-group-admin at audifans.com
> [mailto:ba-group-admin at audifans.com]
> > On Behalf Of quattro + 5 or 8 = fun
> > Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 7:07 PM
> > To: Wyatt's Dad's Audi; BA quattro
> > Subject: Re: [ba] replacing subframe bushings
> >
> > I have done that subframe several times.  Very
> easy to remove.  If you
> > decide to do it yourself, be sure to FREEZE the
> new bushings before you
> > press them in.  They will go in much easier.
> Replace the hardware.
> > Tighten
> > everything when  it is sitting on the ground.  I
> don't remember what I
> > paid
> > for the bushings, but if memory serves me right,
> it was around $100 for
> > the
> > set of bushings.  My guess is that since the car
> is an 82, the bushings
> > are
> > more then ready for a change.  You will be amazed
> how much better
> > everything
> > feels.  One cause of the rattle could be worn out
> bushings.  But,
> > usually
> > they make a popping sound.  And yes, do the
> control arms too.  If you
> > are so
> > inclined, Blau has Delrin for about 90$.  I love
> them.  Would never go
> > back
> > to rubber.
> >
> > HTH,
> >
> >
> > Shane
> >
> >
> > Bay Area, CA
> >
> > Audis, MBZs & a black sheep BMW.
> >
> > BUY ME NOW:
>
http://www.arias.net/%7Ebcpi/pics/cars/other/BMW/BMW/
> > PARTING:  1972 Mercedes Benz 280 SE 4.5
> >
> > > From: Wyatt's Dad's Audi
> <audion at serversmiths.com>
> > > Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2003 13:15:29 -0700
> > > To: 'ba-audifans' <ba-group at audifans.com>
> > > Subject: Re: [ba] replacing subframe bushings
> > >
> > >
> > > On Sunday, August 17, 2003, at 12:44 PM, quattro
> + 5 or 8 = fun wrote:
> > >
> > >> What car
> > >>
> > >>
> > >> Shane
> > >>
> > >
> > > what?? you guys aren't taking notes?? and
> remembering what car I
> > have??
> > > ;-).
> > >
> > > Sorry, shoulda thought before I posted.
> > >
> > > Anyway, it's an 82 Coupe. I just had  the
> steering replaced and
> > > Bilsteins installed so as far as I know
> everything *except* the
> > > bushings were done. There are new rubber boots
> on the A arm bolts for
> > > instance. The shop is encouraging me to do the
> bushings as they say
> > > they are shot but with the big improvement from
> the upgrades it's
> > > handling pretty good to me.
> > >
> > > They have "dropped down" (their term) the
> subframe once in looking for
> > > a rattle so I don't think anything is frozen up.
> > >
> > > Thanks for any tips.
> > >
> > > M./
> > >
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=====
Shayne P.
1972 MB 280 SEL 4.5
1984 4ksq
1986 MB 560 SEL
1991 v8q5
1991 200q Sedan
1992 S4

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