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The ROMAN · 01-01-2004, 06:09 PM

Are subframe Spacers the same as bushings? I have alot of wheel hop, see, and I'm replacing the shocks/struts with coilovers since they're probably what's causing the hop. See, I'm wondering if I should get subframe spacers while I'm at it since I've heard they can also help with wheel hop and it's seems the terms "spacers" and "bushings" are interchangeable.

Tubed4evr · 01-01-2004, 07:59 PM

Most of the time when you hear people talk about spacers they usually mean a solid metal type spacer that is used in conjunction with the stock bushing. (Example) The spacer stacked on the existing bushing will compress it and make it stiffer. Likewise when people talk about aftermarket bushings they usually mean the Whiteline spacers (or something similar) that are made of polyurethane and can be placed in strategic locations for desired results. (PDM carries them ). There are aftermarket bushings out there but mostly they are aluminum replacements rather than bushings.(SPL makes some ) Great for racing but pretty hard for the street. I have not come across any polyurethane or similar bushings for the subframe.

Hope this helps.

Ryan

The ROMAN · 01-01-2004, 08:20 PM

Yeh that helps. The SLP bushings are the ones I was checking out. I'll see if the coilovers help the wheel hop and look into getting some bushings if it doesn't.

01-01-2004, 06:09 PM	#1
The ROMAN Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NJ Age: 42 Posts: 730 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Stupid Question Are subframe Spacers the same as bushings? I have alot of wheel hop, see, and I'm replacing the shocks/struts with coilovers since they're probably what's causing the hop. See, I'm wondering if I should get subframe spacers while I'm at it since I've heard they can also help with wheel hop and it's seems the terms "spacers" and "bushings" are interchangeable.

01-01-2004, 07:59 PM	#2
Tubed4evr Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Virginia Tech / Chesapeake, VA Posts: 223 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Most of the time when you hear people talk about spacers they usually mean a solid metal type spacer that is used in conjunction with the stock bushing. (Example) The spacer stacked on the existing bushing will compress it and make it stiffer. Likewise when people talk about aftermarket bushings they usually mean the Whiteline spacers (or something similar) that are made of polyurethane and can be placed in strategic locations for desired results. (PDM carries them ). There are aftermarket bushings out there but mostly they are aluminum replacements rather than bushings.(SPL makes some ) Great for racing but pretty hard for the street. I have not come across any polyurethane or similar bushings for the subframe. Hope this helps. Ryan Last edited by Tubed4evr; 01-01-2004 at 08:04 PM..

01-01-2004, 08:20 PM	#3
The ROMAN Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: NJ Age: 42 Posts: 730 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Yeh that helps. The SLP bushings are the ones I was checking out. I'll see if the coilovers help the wheel hop and look into getting some bushings if it doesn't.