Replacing Bushings (energy suspenison)

Post by **maj Andres** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 6:03 pm

So I just finished up my RLCA's and what a pain it was to do the bushings! Here are some pics:Started off with the ball joints, which were easy to do.Pressed outNewvs. old

Then it was on to the bushings, not easy to do if it's your first time. Had to burn out the bushing part and then cut out the inner sleeve that was left over.I kinda cut a little bit into the RLCA, but I think it will be fine.

The last one was a biatch and would not come out no matter how many times I pounded on it with my chissel and hammer.

I had to cut the lip of one side of the bushing in order for it to press in. I used lube and all but I couldn't get that motha to go in. Maybe I'm a weakling end result is this

Next I will do my FLCA bushings with ball joints. YAY!

Post by **Koshin** » Sun Nov 01, 2009 6:29 pm

I did mine a while back...they are a pain in the a**...its a huge job that many people skip for some reason...it makes a world of difference on a 20 year old car for sure

Post by **DMan II-40** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 2:04 am

I did the aluminum subframe bushing. Now this will be my next project, I can't wait to feel the difference.

Post by **Didderson** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 5:35 am

Nice tips and tricks. I really need to finish my bushings.

Post by **hbpignosePA** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:58 am

it does make a difference

i just had a shop do the whole rears

im pretty lazy i completely disassembled everything and just told em i wanted the old ones out and these back in....

it wasnt that expensive for the lack of time i had to apply to it

Post by **DMan II-40** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 12:05 pm

Yea i did my subframe bushings over a three day period. Just took it slow, but it also didn't help that I had to use a hacksaw, flat head screw driver, and a hammer to remove those metal selves. What a b****. But I'm glad it is done.

Post by **mrgrape** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 2:36 pm

solid sumbframe bushing SUCKS!!!! for daily driver...omg im 19 and im already killing my back. especially with coilovers.

thats the one thing i regret....my back hurts =[[[

Post by **-RJ-** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 3:53 pm

lol joy, cant wait to do mine

Post by **eidk** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 3:59 pm

I've had a complete set sitting in the box on my floor for the last 2 months. Not looking forward to this. keep putting it off

Post by **Future_gohan** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 4:18 pm

eidk wrote:I've had a complete set sitting in the box on my floor for the last 2 months. Not looking forward to this. keep putting it off

So do I, brand new box and haven't touched one yet. haha

Post by **tEknoS13** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 4:35 pm

Wanna sell them?

Post by **simmode1** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 4:54 pm

Future_gohan wrote:So do I, brand new box and haven't touched one yet. haha

Me too. 'Cept I've had mine for going on 5 years now...

Post by **Future_gohan** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 4:59 pm

simmode1 wrote:
Me too. 'Cept I've had mine for going on 5 years now...

haha i've had mine for about a half a year. lol

Post by **maj Andres** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 5:04 pm

simmode1 wrote:
Me too. 'Cept I've had mine for going on 5 years now...

epitemy of laziness lol

Post by **Koshin** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 5:08 pm

simmode1 wrote:
Me too. 'Cept I've had mine for going on 5 years now...

maj Andres wrote:epitemy of laziness lol

yeah, Id say so...

all of you get off your punk asses and install these bushing sets...youll thank yourself, and whats the big deal it only takes like 10-20 minutes to do the whole set...its much much easier than you think...

I promise

Post by **carps13guy** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 5:11 pm

thats funny, because the lca's were the easiest for me to install. all i used was a vice. i had to press in the knuckle bushings. one trick that helped me was freezing the bushings for like a day before you start. its kind of a b**** to get lube on a frozen piece, but they dont fold as easy & usually pop right in

Post by **maj Andres** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 5:18 pm

Speaking of knuckle bushings...Anywone wanna buy some for the 240sx's knuckle? they came with the RLCA bushings that you saw here, but I'm going with the Z32 knuckle (which I already had OEM bushings for) and I have no use for them. Get them while they're hot!

Post by **n00b240** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:00 pm

mrgrape wrote:solid sumbframe bushing SUCKS!!!! for daily driver...omg im 19 and im already killing my back. especially with coilovers.

thats the one thing i regret....my back hurts =[[[

Its the coilovers killing your back, not the bushings, Ive got the solid bushings myself.

Post by **carps13guy** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:11 pm

the funny thing is that i drove on coils for the longest time w/stock arms & thought it was rough as hell. then i replaced my bushings w/es poly, & installed some adj arms & its not as bad at all. still rides like s*** on crappy roads, but when i roll over the overpasses on the freeway the bump seems to be distributed better & not giving me the full effect. im much happier now.

Post by **simmode1** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:16 pm

maj Andres wrote:epitemy of laziness lol

I feel shame...

Koshin wrote:yeah, Id say so...

all of you get off your punk asses and install these bushing sets...youll thank yourself, and whats the big deal it only takes like 10-20 minutes to do the whole set...its much much easier than you think...

I promise

Ok! I'm determined to do my s13's master bushing kit install before I sell my s14! I'm gonna buy pineapple subframe bushings from SPL and get cracking! Osu!

Post by **carps13guy** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 6:56 pm

simmode1 wrote:Ok! I'm determined to do my s13's master bushing kit install before I sell my s14! I'm gonna buy pineapple subframe bushings from SPL and get cracking! Osu!

do it man. you'll hate it while intsalling em, but love your car soo much more afterwards. night and day difference for me

Post by **Koshin** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:13 pm

coilovers and full bushing set are the two best things you can do to these cars...

other than an SR

Post by **Koshin** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:14 pm

mrgrape wrote:solid sumbframe bushing SUCKS!!!! for daily driver...omg im 19 and im already killing my back. especially with coilovers.

thats the one thing i regret....my back hurts =[[[

lol

if you turn the dampening down alittle that'll help your back

Post by **simmode1** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:34 pm

carps13guy wrote:
do it man. you'll hate it while intsalling em, but love your car soo much more afterwards. night and day difference for me

To be truthful, though... I've already done all the bushings that come with upgrading your front & rear sway bars... I wonder how much change I'll feel in that case...

Post by **Koshin** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:38 pm

you might notice a little difference...but the LCA's and subframe and s*** make the most difference...

Post by **simmode1** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 7:50 pm

Ahhh... Thanks.

Post by **DMan II-40** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:24 pm

n00b240 wrote:
Its the coilovers killing your back, not the bushings, Ive got the solid bushings myself.

Yeah i agree. I have solid bushings too and I think it rides way nicer than with the rubber ones.

Post by **carps13guy** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 3:57 pm

simmode1 wrote:
To be truthful, though... I've already done all the bushings that come with upgrading your front & rear sway bars... I wonder how much change I'll feel in that case...

lets just say that i didnt buy the whole kit, because i plan on replacing my swaybars & endlinks any way. so that s*** is stock. but all i had was coils, & when i installed the bushings it was a huge difference. & like stated, when you do the lca's & upright's its a big diff. before, there was this one turn that had a pretty serious crest @ the apex, & i would have to counter steer when the susupension loaded going over it. now, the bushings eat that turn alive, and the car is less twitchy. if you didnt live so damn far away i'd b down to help you w/the install. its soo much faster if you have 2ppl

Post by **mksue3240sx** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 5:04 pm

n00b240 wrote:
Its the coilovers killing your back, not the bushings, Ive got the solid bushings myself.

T

Ditto

Post by **simmode1** » Wed Nov 04, 2009 5:18 pm

carps13guy wrote: if you didnt live so damn far away i'd b down to help you w/the install. its soo much faster if you have 2ppl

Man, I appreciate that! But I've got plenty of ppl to help out. I''ve just been exceedingly lazy. There's really no excuse considering I've got two perfectly fine, running 240's so I'll never be without transportation...

Not only have I been putting this off, but I've also delayed installing:-s13 chuki side skirts-s13 kouki rear valances-s13 248/232 cam swap-s13 undented oil pan-s13 customized tail lights-s14 kouki side skirts-s14 radio trim-s14 replacement front bumperBut on the good side of things... I did put a new battery in the s14 today! Good, yes? No?

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