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Old Jul 4, 2019 | 01:38 AM
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Subframe Bushings

Hi.Is it possible to replace the Subframe Bushings from Underneath the car, without removing the "Subframe engine cradle" ?

Old Jul 4, 2019 | 11:01 AM
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It looks like the mounting bolts go through the bushings. So the only way to replace them is to drop the cradle far enough to remove and replace one side at a time.

My question to you is:

Why Bother?
Old Jul 4, 2019 | 07:02 PM
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There is a thread on here where some guy replaced the bushings. I'm pretty sure he dropped the sub-frame. There is another post where the guy used metal washers and eliminated the bushings. Don't think I would want to eliminate them.
Old Jul 4, 2019 | 08:41 PM
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If you're looking for a tighter suspension feel there is a combination of poly, delrin, and aluminum that can be purchased for roughly $100. This is a performance mod not to be confused with an OEM replacement. I've been running it for over 2 years on 2 different 4th gens. It replaced another performance mod that was part of a group buy I purchased. If you are looking for performance, once you have experienced this mod, you will not be satisfied with a stock Maxima feel from then on.

https://maxima.org/forums/advanced-s...ification.html
Old Jul 5, 2019 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by CS_AR
If you're looking for a tighter suspension feel there is a combination of poly, delrin, and aluminum that can be purchased for roughly $100. This is a performance mod not to be confused with an OEM replacement. I've been running it for over 2 years on 2 different 4th gens. It replaced another performance mod that was part of a group buy I purchased. If you are looking for performance, once you have experienced this mod, you will not be satisfied with a stock Maxima feel from then on.

https://maxima.org/forums/advanced-s...ification.html
I'll be looking to do the same thing in the short term. Thanks for the link.
Old Jul 6, 2019 | 01:25 PM
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The energy suspension bushings you posted are for the crossmember that attaches to the subframe.
Old Jul 6, 2019 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by CS_AR
If you're looking for a tighter suspension feel there is a combination of poly, delrin, and aluminum that can be purchased for roughly $100. This is a performance mod not to be confused with an OEM replacement. I've been running it for over 2 years on 2 different 4th gens. It replaced another performance mod that was part of a group buy I purchased. If you are looking for performance, once you have experienced this mod, you will not be satisfied with a stock Maxima feel from then on.

https://maxima.org/forums/advanced-s...ification.html
I posted to your thread. We want a July 2019 update with pics!
Old Jul 7, 2019 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by schmellyfart
The energy suspension bushings you posted are for the crossmember that attaches to the subframe.
Right on! Different part of the suspension.
Old Jul 7, 2019 | 07:25 AM
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I posted to your thread. We want a July 2019 update with pics!
Updated the thread with pics. Pardon the dirt, mud, and road tar. The car is NOT a garage queen. Looks like its holding up through the years. It may outlast me. I'm old.
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