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Quantumleap
04-20-2014, 12:32 PM
Will be doing the entire suspension and bushings, and am stuck on an idea regarding the rear subframe bushings, here's two pics, one a a supposed upgrade to urethane and one with stock, would the urethane two-piece be easier to install?

EuroGeorge
04-20-2014, 02:43 PM
I would suppose a 2 piece bushing may be easier. IMHO, subframe bushings don' t really "flex" much and I don't see a significant performance improvement in that area...

I would save the $100 for the Powerflex and go with stock bushings. The poly's may outlast the rubber ones. I dunno. I do know they can be a beyotch to get out. I have always used a torch and burned them out.

See what others have to say

George

rmorin1249
04-20-2014, 04:45 PM
I just installed new OEM bushings in my car. They came out easy enough but getting the new ones in wasn't fun. Had to lower the car at exactly the same ride height to get both bolts back in. Took over an hour but finally they both went in. Also replaced the rear sway bar end links and bushings. These were much easier. Now I have new front upper and lower control arms, new F&R sway bar end links and bushings and new rear subframe bushings. Ready to roll into Sharkfest. Thanks to EuroGeorge and others for a lot of help and encouragement. Next project is new H4 headlights and Euro front turn signals.