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Changing rear subframe bushes with polyurethane. #1304132
08/01/2012 16:30
08/01/2012 16:30
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Today i have some free time to change my rear hubs to 5 studs(front's ready) and change my badly worn rear subframe bushes with polyurethane.
It's about 5-6 hours job for a man alone, but having all equipment needed.
Decided to remove subframe completely, if bushes is changed with OE ones you may not removed it, but i need an hydraulic press to fit the polyurethane bushes into it's sleeve. I used marine grease for more easy fit but the inner wall of the "sleeve" must be perfectly smooth and greased.
Was very happy to be able to remove both ABS sensors, it takes my 30 mins to do it cause it looks like they were never removed. Greased as well.
Fuel tank removed, it's not a hard job if stand is nearby.
Hoses can be disconnected either from above the trunk or when tank is lowered few inches. Above is the better way.
Old bushes can be hammered out, but a used hydraulic press.
Real pain is to remove the brake pipes from the subframe clips.
You can see how badly worn is one of the old bushes.
I'm happy with the result overall.

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Re: Changing rear subframe bushes with polyurethane. [Re: Ferrarist] #1304169
08/01/2012 18:00
08/01/2012 18:00

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very considerate work, even if beyond me, i am sure it will help many

Re: Changing rear subframe bushes with polyurethane. [Re: Ferrarist] #1304171
08/01/2012 18:01
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Good stuff, it'll be interesting to hear if you notice much difference (Including road noise!)

Re: Changing rear subframe bushes with polyurethane. [Re: ] #1304175
08/01/2012 18:23
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Normally difference is hardly noticeable, but having in mind that 2 of the bushes was really damaged, small difference maybe can be sensed. Will give my Coupe some hard time tomorrow and will report.


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Re: Changing rear subframe bushes with polyurethane. [Re: Ferrarist] #1304202
08/01/2012 20:20
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I look forward to the report!

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Re: Changing rear subframe bushes with polyurethane. [Re: Ferrarist] #1304205
08/01/2012 20:26
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Re: Changing rear subframe bushes with polyurethane. [Re: Ferrarist] #1304726
10/01/2012 09:20
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Well i'm quite impressed, yesterday i did my simple "movement measure" test with one electrode mounted on the chassis sticked into small plasticine filled cup sticked to the rear subframe.
Car behaves better under heavy braking and when turn sharply into the corner.
Bought GoPro HeroHD few weeks ago, and i'll try to find suitable place to mount it and make some videos.


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Re: Changing rear subframe bushes with polyurethane. [Re: Ferrarist] #1304754
10/01/2012 10:18
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Interesting! Any additional noise/vibration?

Re: Changing rear subframe bushes with polyurethane. [Re: Ferrarist] #1304760
10/01/2012 10:27
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This modification looks really really good.
Where to buy these bushes?!
Thank you
Juergen

Last edited by Stichl; 10/01/2012 12:30.

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Re: Changing rear subframe bushes with polyurethane. [Re: Ferrarist] #1304816
10/01/2012 12:58
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You can speak with Joe at FCSS - check the traders section.

Re: Changing rear subframe bushes with polyurethane. [Re: ] #1304825
10/01/2012 13:35
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Originally Posted By: Duffy
Interesting! Any additional noise/vibration?

No, as far as i can sense.....i'm running 225\45\18 tyres.....

Originally Posted By: Stichl
This modification looks really really good.
Where to buy these bushes?!

We made these, had already all front and rear bushes for Coupe(both wishbone bushes-front and rear), however i want to complete the final test of the rear subframe bushes with our trackday Alfa 145 this 22th january when we have 3 hours endurance race, in order to complete almost 1 year with this bushes, before they can be offered for sale. That's how we proceed with every new poly bush we made.


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Re: Changing rear subframe bushes with polyurethane. [Re: Ferrarist] #1372733
30/08/2012 09:51
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Have you finished the testing?

How much for a rear beam set?

Do you also have a set for the front wishbones?


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Re: Changing rear subframe bushes with polyurethane. [Re: Freddan72] #1372758
30/08/2012 11:10
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Originally Posted By: Freddan72
Have you finished the testing?

How much for a rear beam set?

Do you also have a set for the front wishbones?

Although ended Here sure there will be more. Or pm him.

Re: Changing rear subframe bushes with polyurethane. [Re: ] #1372762
30/08/2012 11:16
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Thank you for the link!! I will send him a pm.


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Re: Changing rear subframe bushes with polyurethane. [Re: Ferrarist] #1372851
30/08/2012 16:20
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going to be doing this my self in the very near future..... the pics have given me a lot more confidence in doing the job

Re: Changing rear subframe bushes with polyurethane. [Re: Ferrarist] #1598815
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HI

just done the bushes in my subframe , and looking at the pictures , there is no washer being fitted between the top of the bush and the frame of the car, is that right? I only ask as there was one on the OE bush.

thanks

Re: Changing rear subframe bushes with polyurethane. [Re: Genic] #1598910
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Originally Posted By Genic
HI

just done the bushes in my subframe , and looking at the pictures , there is no washer being fitted between the top of the bush and the frame of the car, is that right? I only ask as there was one on the OE bush.

thanks

Yes, no washers.


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Re: Changing rear subframe bushes with polyurethane. [Re: Ferrarist] #1598927
20/04/2017 14:53
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Thanks mate smile

Re: Changing rear subframe bushes with polyurethane. [Re: Ferrarist] #1625940
11/10/2018 12:53
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Just received a set of these bushes.
I guess that a hydraulic press is required to insert them into the subframe?


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Re: Changing rear subframe bushes with polyurethane. [Re: Ferrarist] #1625942
11/10/2018 13:43
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Sorry, scratch that.
It states in the first post: 'but i need an hydraulic press to fit the polyurethane bushes into it's sleeve'.


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