[ba] replacing sub frame bushings

Tue Aug 19 15:20:32 EDT 2003

Mine started to sqeak after 3 years and 70k miles.  I tolerated it for a
year, then ripped them out.  However, I liked them, so I'll likely be
re-installing a set.

And, yes, mine were properly lubed.  However, the lube only lasts so long
and there is no way to re-lube them.  The rubber ones on both cars have
never squeaked, just for reference.

Chris.
--
'90 CQ Red
'91 CQ Black

On Tue, 19 Aug 2003, Shayne wrote:

> 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.
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