Re: ur-q subframe bush

[Dave Lawson <dlawson@digitalglobe.com>]

George,
>
Can anyone suggest a way (the easier the better) to check if the
subframe bushes need replacing.  Constant steering correction required
when driving, particularily over bad roads (of which theres plenty over
here). I've already replaced all four shocks, strut bearings, wheel
bearings and all wishbone bushes (they were all shot anyway) and am
running on new Pirelli P700's. Alignment has been set to spec.
I'm tempted to go with replacing the front and rear subframe bushes and
after that the 4 tie-rods if necessary. 
Any suggestions would be most welcome.
>

Back a few years ago on my 83, I had similar symptoms. I spent a month
revitalizing the suspension. Changed the upper strut bearings, wheel bearings,
wishbone bushes(urethane), shocks, springs and all the sway bar bushes. Also
changed out the front ball joints and 1 rear tie rod. This work really changed 
the car from its worn out feel to nice and tight. Then when I did the engine swap, 
I had all new front subframe bushes installed. I figured it can only help. Haven't 
done any screw driver tests, but upon visual inspection the front ones are nice 
and solid while the orig rears are cracked and show their age. I might have the 
rear subframe mounts changed out this spring. 

My list would be new front ball joints, subframe bushes and new sway bar rubber
mounts.
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Dave