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Originally Posted by garagelu

Energy Suspension Subframe Pineapple Bushing : 14 1995-98 240SX

Not on these revised version specifically for the s14. When the s14 kit wasn't available, everyone bought 300zx subframe bushings and you do have to cut out the metal sleeve before installing those.

I just bought that exact updated kit in December, and the included instructions describe exactly the method as I mentioned above. Even atop the printed page it says S14-240sx. YOu need to leave the inner sleeve (done with heat) then cut through it's cage, but retain the outer most 'cup' and the lower tabs that the lower portion slides up into.

Could you get away with simply burning out the rubber and the metal middle tube...and then lubeing it way up and then hammer it home? Maybe.....trust me, I contemplated doing just that. Instead I just tookapart a hacksaw, reassembled it with the blade through the 'cup' and carefully cut out that last sleeve. Once you make the initial cut it is easily pried out. COuld have I used a sawzall or air saw? Sure...but I wasn't sure how thin the material was and decided to play it safe.