subframe bushing...

[pooraccountant]

Hi... first post on the board - I forgot my old password for my username. oh well.

I just bought a 93 S13 fastback. She needs some help on the rear end. the stock subframe bushing are pretty worn out - I got a lot of funny movement from the rear end when cornering/going on uneven surface. Now the deal is that if I want to replace the actual subframe bushing, it will cost an arm/leg. I have searched and there are subframe bushing inserts (e.g. Energy suspension). I was wondering if the inserts will cure my problems?

Also.Any ideas where to get doorlocks for the 240sx other than the dealership? mine carries a salvage title, and she got no door locks (outside).

thanks!

Ron

[Nismo_Freak]

Check us out ... http://www.splparts.com ... we have 3 different choices to go with.

If you have any further questions feel free to email me @ [email protected]

[Ubernoober]

The "collars" are inexpensive and do help the subframe. The problem is that since they aren't a bushing themselves, they only modify the subframe travel. New bushings in Urethane or aluminum will truly lock down the subframe.I have collars and they are ok, but I daily drive my car over rough stuff so slightly softer was more appropriate for me.

[pooraccountant]

the thing is that I am living on a budget... dropping the whole subframe will cost me something - I doubt if me and my buddy can do it ourselves...

oh well, time to save up.

and thanks for all the advice.

Moderator, I got SPL under my bookmarks already

[Dano]

!!! you CAN do it yourself... if your just doing collars, all u need is a jack! u dont have to drop the subframe for the collars, only when completely replacing the bushing... the subframe collars a snap to install and u only lower the subframe enough to slip the top cups on!



its the lil blue washer lookin thing... theres the top collar with a notch in it to slide around the bolt so u only have to lower the subframe, not completely drop it... and then the bottom cup just slides in there... real easy, i did by myself and didnt take long... just make sure u torque the bolts to spec! if u need those, just post up. under $90 from SPL and one of the best things ive done for my car!

btw, welcome to NICO

-Dan

[pooraccountant]

I was on NICO with another username in the past, too bad I forgot my password...

anyway, still debating which option I am going with. If budget allows, I am getting the Alum. bushing...

[turtl631]

I installed the aluminum bushings by myself, at college, in a parkign lot, with limited tools. Not bad if you don't have rust issues...do a search, I think I posted some sort of writeup. I could give you some helpful tips

[pooraccountant]

hum... I will try to give it a shot - it is getting coooooooooold!

any comments on what multilink components I should install since I am dropping the damn subframe?

[Dano]

just the bushings

-Dan