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Shawn_of_the_Dead · 02-21-2006, 11:41 AM

Alright, so yesterday I removed and stripped everything from my extra subframe. When I removed the bushings they came out (unwillingly) with a metal sleeve around each of them. It is like a cup that sat in the subframe and held the bushing. I will post pics when my roommate sends them to me.

My question is this: Was I supposed to remove the rubber bushing AND the metal sleeve that holds it, or just burn out the rubber and leave the metal sleeve? I will be ordering the SPL alum. soon so thought I should double check first. Don't wanna find out later I fooked it all up.

projectRDM · 02-21-2006, 07:32 PM

Sleeve comes out too. Get back to work.

Shawn_of_the_Dead · 02-21-2006, 10:46 PM

ahh, thanks just got home to post these pics to see if I could get an anwser back. Good thing too cuz these things were a beotch to get out. How thick are the SPL subframe bushings? Do they seat pretty far back into the subframe? If you notice there are a few dings and dents around the holes where my friend was bullying them out.

NI_YON_Zenki · 02-22-2006, 02:05 AM

Considering the fact that 1st off.. .. SPL gets ALOTTA fuckin love from the individuals on this site, good shit.

2nd, I think it would be wise for sheazy to do some ground research on other bushings before going ballz out into saying "imma get the SPL Alum" and THEN asks; " how thick are the SPL bushings"

just an observation duke.. ..

but I'd gather the SPL's are around the same thickness as energy suspensions bushings, of which I think most of all current bushing applications are derived from. .. .Just my opinion

projectRDM · 02-22-2006, 03:18 AM

Take a wheel to the inside and smooth out any imperfections, you'll be fine.

Shawn_of_the_Dead · 02-22-2006, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by NI_YON_Zenki

Considering the fact that 1st off.. .. SPL gets ALOTTA fuckin love from the individuals on this site, good shit.

2nd, I think it would be wise for sheazy to do some ground research on other bushings before going ballz out into saying "imma get the SPL Alum" and THEN asks; " how thick are the SPL bushings"

just an observation duke.. ..

but I'd gather the SPL's are around the same thickness as energy suspensions bushings, of which I think most of all current bushing applications are derived from. .. .Just my opinion

1. I know they get alot of love from everyone here. That is one reason I checked them out. I dont doubt they are the shit...that's why I am getting them instead of someone else, or ebay bushings.

2. I did do ground research, but didn't find any dimensions telling me how thick they are. Once I removed the bushings and saw how tall they, and the sleeves actually are....I was a little concerned. The SPL alum. bushings look like they are about 1/2" thick from the pics I have seen. I just wanted to make sure the dings and dents wouldn't affect how they seat in the subframe.

oh, and I dont have any ES bushings to compare them too, nor would I since they are ployurethane vs. solid alum.

Shawn_of_the_Dead · 02-22-2006, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R240NA

Take a wheel to the inside and smooth out any imperfections, you'll be fine.

Thanks, you have been very helpful....I was a little worried I fucked up.

Glad to know I am on the right track.

02-21-2006, 11:41 AM	#1
Shawn_of_the_Dead Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2005 Location: In my garage.... Posts: 301 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Subframe bushings.....removal ?'s Alright, so yesterday I removed and stripped everything from my extra subframe. When I removed the bushings they came out (unwillingly) with a metal sleeve around each of them. It is like a cup that sat in the subframe and held the bushing. I will post pics when my roommate sends them to me. My question is this: Was I supposed to remove the rubber bushing AND the metal sleeve that holds it, or just burn out the rubber and leave the metal sleeve? I will be ordering the SPL alum. soon so thought I should double check first. Don't wanna find out later I fooked it all up. __________________ '93 Coupe BlkTp-SR '07 Chevy HHR - DD

02-21-2006, 10:46 PM	#3
Shawn_of_the_Dead Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2005 Location: In my garage.... Posts: 301 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ahh, thanks just got home to post these pics to see if I could get an anwser back. Good thing too cuz these things were a beotch to get out. How thick are the SPL subframe bushings? Do they seat pretty far back into the subframe? If you notice there are a few dings and dents around the holes where my friend was bullying them out. __________________ '93 Coupe BlkTp-SR '07 Chevy HHR - DD

02-22-2006, 02:05 AM	#4
NI_YON_Zenki Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 885 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Considering the fact that 1st off.. .. SPL gets ALOTTA fuckin love from the individuals on this site, good shit. 2nd, I think it would be wise for sheazy to do some ground research on other bushings before going ballz out into saying "imma get the SPL Alum" and THEN asks; " how thick are the SPL bushings" just an observation duke.. .. but I'd gather the SPL's are around the same thickness as energy suspensions bushings, of which I think most of all current bushing applications are derived from. .. .Just my opinion __________________ "GHOST"

02-21-2006, 07:32 PM	#2
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Sleeve comes out too. Get back to work.

02-22-2006, 03:18 AM	#5
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Take a wheel to the inside and smooth out any imperfections, you'll be fine.