[s-cars] Subframe Bushing Replacement (fill 'em up to make them more rigid? Yes/No)

[brian hoeft]

Hi James,

I just did this job with factory bushings because of my time crunch and
Jasons(AMD) time problems also. ...I wont F' with the aluminum ones but I am
doing the delrin version by AMD as well as his special control arms once
theyre finished.

as for the stock ones and gaps, i dont know what gaps there would be.  I had
to use a special configuration of washers/bolts to press in the bushings in
my yard and theres not extra space. also i dont know i'd trust the urethane
to stay adhered through the pressing process.  however i did use windshield
urethane in the voids of my tranny mounts and would suggest that if youd
like.

if you didnt buy stockers yet you can wait to see how i like the delrin.
the only thing Jason had ready for me were the upper rear sub bushings that
are totally solid and i have no harsh issues.

food for thought


On 8/6/07, James Murray (QB/EMC) <james.murray at ericsson.com> wrote:
>
>
> I picked up a new set of Subrame Bushings... and was thinking of filling
> up the inside gaps with Urethane Sealent (i.e. 3M window weld or
> like)... to make them more rigid.... But I heard they are a "beotch" to
> replace... if I fill them up with Ureathne Sealent will I still be able
> to install them? Since it's a press fit... or am I just looking for
> trouble...
>
> Was thinking of doing this to make the Subframe Bushing a little more
> resiliant and responsive... but not as much as the aluminium ones from
> A.M.D (Addict Motorsport Design)
> http://www.addictmotorsport.com/urs.html
>
> What say ye?
>
> Regards, /Jamu.
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