Dupree Subframe Bushings - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

alkemyst · 08-13-2005, 02:06 PM

Just got done installing these on my S14 SE.

Easy job, 30mins tops....8 bolts are all you need to R&R.

I had a clunk sound making left turns coming from the rear...tried tightening everything I could, checked the springs for play, the top nuts, etc....

Decided to give the Dupree bushings a shot at $60. http://www.specialtyz.com/subspacers.htm

Excellent mod. A *little* more road hum, but you'd have to be listening for it. Definitely quieter than my AVS100ES tires though, which are starting to p!ss me off but only have 5k miles on them. A slight resonance at about 3500rpms, again hardly noticable and not really bad sounding...more mechanical than anything...if I had a radio installed I probably would have not even noticed. However, the car is actually quieter from lack of cluncks, pops and creakes coming from the rear. I was really surprised at all the missing little noises that I thought was just the trunk springs when I turned or crossed a rough patch of road.

Now handling is much better, the rear is solid and not floatly (for lack of a better description). It was easy to get the rear tires to let loose in moderate turns under acceleration whereas before it was as if there was a 2 sec delay before my car reacted to throttle input.

Banging off a U-turn at speed is a lot easier, the rear doesn't seem to sway at all like before (seemed like there was 1/2 to 1" of play in the whole rear, I am running 8/6 springs, whiteline sways so there shouldn't be). The car just feels more connected now, on the way home I was really impressed with the difference. It's not like adding coilovers or anything, but it is a great improvement if you have done other things or have worn out subframe bushings.

Just an FYI

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stu8319 · 08-13-2005, 10:25 PM

Do you mean subframe spacers and collars? Bushings are a lot harder to change than that. You have to have the old ones pressed out and the new ones pressed in.

publicenemy137 · 08-13-2005, 10:50 PM

I got mine replaced also, I don't notice the difference really. Though i got a bunch of suspension mods and I haven't taken a super fast turn yet

max_misawa · 08-14-2005, 01:29 AM

techno toy tuning has the same thing for a bunch of NISSANS

Max

veilside180sx · 08-14-2005, 01:40 AM

as does splparts.com, which is my preferred method.

publicenemy137 · 08-14-2005, 09:37 AM

i was lookin at spl parts, but they don't have any subframe spacers. only subframe collars + bushings, and subframe tilt spacers which I have no idea of using

North240 · 08-14-2005, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by publicenemy137

i was lookin at spl parts, but they don't have any subframe spacers. only subframe collars + bushings, and subframe tilt spacers which I have no idea of using

Im confused as to what you are looking for. The red things above are what the original poster installed and spl has those, except blue (i happen to own a set and love them) Spl also has complete aluminum bushings to replace the crappy worn out ones instead of using the lock collars, and finially have the spacers to adjust rear suspension geometry for lack of a better term. Thats all you can really do to that area of the car, are you missing something or am i?

alkemyst · 08-16-2005, 10:31 AM

mine only go on the bottoms of the subframe.

Dousan_PG · 08-16-2005, 11:26 AM

is this a bump on an old post
because this shit is like 2 years old

anyways good stuff. worth it. yah yah.

alkemyst · 08-16-2005, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dousan_PG

is this a bump on an old post
because this shit is like 2 years old

anyways good stuff. worth it. yah yah.

can you PM me the name of your supplier? the rock seems good.

Why talk about anything S13/S14 related? it's all more than 2 years old?

KOUKI KA-T · 08-16-2005, 12:47 PM

He's talking about the spacers man, they've been out for years and numerous companies sell them right here on Zilvia...

420sx · 08-16-2005, 04:23 PM

i dont think i will order anything from spl since im from texas and have to pay tax.... i hate that.... but if i was out of state it would be the only place i'd go to buy suspension stuff. including collars

i got p2m ones. but who cares its all the same

SR20Inside · 09-04-2005, 11:55 PM

Is the ride much more harsh with the spl kit compared to stock?

08-13-2005, 02:06 PM	#1
alkemyst Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Florida Age: 52 Posts: 868 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Dupree Subframe Bushings Just got done installing these on my S14 SE. Easy job, 30mins tops....8 bolts are all you need to R&R. I had a clunk sound making left turns coming from the rear...tried tightening everything I could, checked the springs for play, the top nuts, etc.... Decided to give the Dupree bushings a shot at $60. http://www.specialtyz.com/subspacers.htm Excellent mod. A little more road hum, but you'd have to be listening for it. Definitely quieter than my AVS100ES tires though, which are starting to p!ss me off but only have 5k miles on them. A slight resonance at about 3500rpms, again hardly noticable and not really bad sounding...more mechanical than anything...if I had a radio installed I probably would have not even noticed. However, the car is actually quieter from lack of cluncks, pops and creakes coming from the rear. I was really surprised at all the missing little noises that I thought was just the trunk springs when I turned or crossed a rough patch of road. Now handling is much better, the rear is solid and not floatly (for lack of a better description). It was easy to get the rear tires to let loose in moderate turns under acceleration whereas before it was as if there was a 2 sec delay before my car reacted to throttle input. Banging off a U-turn at speed is a lot easier, the rear doesn't seem to sway at all like before (seemed like there was 1/2 to 1" of play in the whole rear, I am running 8/6 springs, whiteline sways so there shouldn't be). The car just feels more connected now, on the way home I was really impressed with the difference. It's not like adding coilovers or anything, but it is a great improvement if you have done other things or have worn out subframe bushings. Just an FYI Å __________________ Now my Kensai, I curse you to be a Ronin and with the my remaining spirit I, beseech Chimata-No-Kami, to have you wander through time and distance lands, seeking a new master.

08-13-2005, 10:50 PM	#3
publicenemy137 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NoVa Posts: 353 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I got mine replaced also, I don't notice the difference really. Though i got a bunch of suspension mods and I haven't taken a super fast turn yet __________________ check out my 240sx in my cardomain page 1 CLICK HERE TO SEE MY CARDOMAIN! help me decide my next set of rims

08-14-2005, 01:29 AM	#4
max_misawa Zilvia Member Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 265 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	techno toy tuning has the same thing for a bunch of NISSANS Max __________________ [email protected] 1-866-327-7399

08-14-2005, 09:37 AM	#6
publicenemy137 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: NoVa Posts: 353 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i was lookin at spl parts, but they don't have any subframe spacers. only subframe collars + bushings, and subframe tilt spacers which I have no idea of using __________________ check out my 240sx in my cardomain page 1 CLICK HERE TO SEE MY CARDOMAIN! help me decide my next set of rims

08-16-2005, 10:31 AM	#8
alkemyst Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Florida Age: 52 Posts: 868 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	mine only go on the bottoms of the subframe. __________________ Now my Kensai, I curse you to be a Ronin and with the my remaining spirit I, beseech Chimata-No-Kami, to have you wander through time and distance lands, seeking a new master.

08-13-2005, 10:25 PM	#2
stu8319 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: OKC Age: 41 Posts: 41 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Do you mean subframe spacers and collars? Bushings are a lot harder to change than that. You have to have the old ones pressed out and the new ones pressed in.

08-14-2005, 01:40 AM	#5
veilside180sx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 303 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: veilside180sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	as does splparts.com, which is my preferred method.

08-16-2005, 11:26 AM	#9
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 45 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	is this a bump on an old post because this shit is like 2 years old anyways good stuff. worth it. yah yah. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

08-16-2005, 12:47 PM	#11
KOUKI KA-T Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Portland, Maine Posts: 1,085 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	He's talking about the spacers man, they've been out for years and numerous companies sell them right here on Zilvia... __________________ My car has been sold

08-16-2005, 04:23 PM	#12
420sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Age: 41 Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 420sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i dont think i will order anything from spl since im from texas and have to pay tax.... i hate that.... but if i was out of state it would be the only place i'd go to buy suspension stuff. including collars i got p2m ones. but who cares its all the same __________________ hydropgrahics! ls1......

09-04-2005, 11:55 PM	#13
SR20Inside Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sandy, UT Posts: 123 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Is the ride much more harsh with the spl kit compared to stock? __________________ Current Vehicles: HP10 DE + GT28RS AND MUCH MORE :P / S13 STOCK