subframe bushings

[lancet913]

Has anyone used the nismo rear subframe bushings on an s14.Mine are shot, I get a real bad pop when I reverse, and let off the gas to shift up from 1st to 2nd. I didn't know if it would be easier to install the aluminium bushing spacers or the nismos.

[mattrcspeed]

i used spacers the 8 pice set it works grate no movment at all

[lancet913]

Did you use the ebay ones or a more reputable company?

[rudee023]

Figured I'd chime in being as I just finished replacing my stock bushings with solid aluminum bushings from NIP. (Not collars) Let me just say that depending on how far gone your stock ones are, you may not be able to use the collars. Mine were completely separated into two pieces. Anyway, dropping the subframe is the easiest part. Getting those SOB's out are a *****! I can give you driving impressions after this weekend. If you do decide to do it, invest in:

1. A sawsall w/ bi-metal blades.2. A good chisel3. A BFH (Big freakin' hammer)

I dropped something.

If your bushings look like this, collars are not an option.

You'll get the hang of it after the first one.

New bushings installed

[Tyler]

^^^ is that honestly your sig? if it is you need to resize it fo' sho'

[E7-S14]

^^^ is that honestly your sig? if it is you need to resize it fo' sho'

take that authority!

I actually Just ordered my Nismo Subframe Insulator Mounting bushings(technical name) today.

I bought subframe spacers a while back.. found out my subframe bushings wer shot.. so sold em.. and decided ot go with the Nismo pieces..

no idea which is easier.Id say the aluminum are easier to press in. since you use a big *** hammer to do it.the Nismo ones you'd have to be more carefull pressing them in.
Modified by E7-S14 at 6:28 PM 1/11/2008

[lancet913]

Mine are far gone, if I release the clutch fast in reverse you can see the subframe move down about 2" and pop. I will for sure be investing in the nismo Insulator bushings then.Thanks for the info fellas.

[mattrcspeed]

yea i had the same problem just get thes and it stops http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...photo and thes ar beter cuz they have a pice of them cut so you dunt have to remove the entire subframe

[nwmrkt]

imo i wouldn't do the collers...it only kinda solves the problem for a time period where as new bushings....

[E7-S14]

yea i had the same problem just get thes and it stops http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...photo and thes ar beter cuz they have a pice of them cut so you dunt have to remove the entire subframe

the collers don't solve the problem if you bushings are like this

If your bushings look like this, collars are not an option.

thats the reason why I sold My collers in favor of Nismo subframe bushings.

collers only compress bushings.soo.. your bushings have to be in good shape for these to work.

just trying to clear things up.

[lancet913]

I most definitely will install the subframe bushing from the nismos thanks for all your help fellas.

[mattrcspeed]

actualy they doo my wer wors then that and it fixed the problem

the collers don't solve the problem if you bushings are like this

thats the reason why I sold My collers in favor of Nismo subframe bushings.

collers only compress bushings.soo.. your bushings have to be in good shape for these to work.

just trying to clear things up.

[E7-S14]

actualy they doo my wer wors then that and it fixed the problem

how do you know if you didn't drop the subframe?

anyway.who knows. weirder **** has happened.

[mattrcspeed]

i put the car up on the lift and put it in revers and lightly poped the clutch and a frend was looking it if moves or not and u also can hear it

[540sx]

How do you like the bushings?

I just ordered them from nip.Seemed like a good deal. Did you install the hard rubber bushings that come with them?

[johnnycham]

anyone know what shop i should order some bushings?

[jdm_hero]

I just got my nismo bushings in today, I'm not looking forward to putting them in but the ride quality I have with shot ones is starting to piss me off alittle lol.