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14th September 2018, 23:05 | #1 |
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Rear Subframe bushes
Has anyone had any experience of replacing these bushes?
(alloy ZT ones) I see one side is a large flange, slightly confused how you would be able to put something on this side to then wind/press it out when the flange prevents leverage against the frame. Am I missing something obvious? |
14th September 2018, 23:24 | #2 |
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I cut through the centre of them and then knocked out the 2 halves.
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14th September 2018, 23:52 | #3 |
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Rubber or metal?
Bit of an issue, I want to swap some ZT metal ones from one subframe to another. |
15th September 2018, 06:00 | #4 |
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If the donor subframe is scrap, then using a hacksaw cut a scroll around the outside of the subframe surrounding the bush to the point where the subframe can be opened up using a flat screwdriver, then the bushes can be knocked out without damage.
I hope this is more successful than your powdercoated upper rear arm bush replacement For what it's worth, I think you would be better off fitting the rubber bushed subframe as is Ross, as the perceived change in handling characteristics will not be noticeable Brian |
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This has become my plan, for when the new arms need to be replaced again. Remove and replace as a whole, allowing me to paint the underbody again. Or alternatively if I get rid of the car for whatever reason, it can be sold on.
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15th September 2018, 14:12 | #6 | |
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You are back! Hopefully the internet handbag-clasping whingers can wind it in a bit from now on! Also Brian, I found a PROPER company locally, who are going to wet finish the whole lot. Handbrake cable bracket, new Fuel tank strap, new arms, new lower arms, subframe, ARB, literally everything at the back will be new/refurbished, and even the new parts are getting blasted, primed, and wet finished properly, as even the paint that comes on the new bits has damage and bits flaking off. What I have is the following:- 1) Used Donor Subframe with literally perfect alloy bushes, but damage to those stupid nut holders. 2) Subframe off car, PERFECT nut holders, alloy bushes are SERIOUSLY corroded, worryingly so. (measured with vernier) 3) Brand new Chinese Subframe with 75 bushes. (Not fitting this, as after closer inspection, the metal and quality of the Original subframe is superior, plus I hate Chinese parts, and do not want them anywhere near my car aside from cases of desperation. So..... I am happy to wreck the donor subframe to get the alloy bushes out, but how to press out the ones on the sub-frame I want to keep? Chinese subframe will be stored for future emergencies or for sale. Last edited by T16; 15th September 2018 at 14:21.. |
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