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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 09:34 PM
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subframe bushing

anyone with any experience with the rear subframe bushings. is it easy to change or how its done. thanks.
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Old Aug 2, 2011 | 09:47 PM
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You need to lower the rear subframe down and press out/in the bushings with the proper tool. I have only done it a couple times, and lowered the subframe both times to have easy access to pressing in/out the bushings.
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You need to lower the rear subframe down and press out/in the bushings with the proper tool. I have only done it a couple times, and lowered the subframe both times to have easy access to pressing in/out the bushings.
how many bushings are there?
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 12:09 AM
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2 front and 2 rear(one on each corner)....unless u also count the bushings for the diff (another two bushings).
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Originally Posted by Ruination Fan
2 front and 2 rear(one on each corner)....unless u also count the bushings for the diff (another two bushings).
cool brother thank you. now how hard is it to drop the subframe, or do i just have to lower it? do i have to take anything off to lower the subframe?
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Old Aug 3, 2011 | 10:16 AM
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From off the top of my head you need to: disconnect driveshaft from the diff. Unbolt the calipers from the hub and support them. Unbolt sway bar from the endlinks. Unbolt the shock at the a-arm. And I think Unbolt the speed sensors from the hub. I recommend getting it out so you have plenty of room to work.
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if you dont have the press tool you can use fire. just be carefull.
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