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Anybody ever replace their subframe bushings?

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Old 10-31-2009, 09:42 PM
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Anybody ever replace their subframe bushings?

I'm not talking about the crossmember/subframe bushings but the subframe/unibody bushings, where there are no aftermarket offerings. Need to know whether or not I have to 1) fully drop the subframe or, 2) lower the subframe a bit, stuff the bushings in & tighten up.

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Old 10-31-2009, 10:54 PM
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I would hazard a guess that you would have to replace the entire cradle.
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http://www.courtesyparts.com/maxima-...2046_2048.html

I wouldn't plan on a quick-n-easy replacement.
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I guess this isn't a common bushing people replace? I know I can't be the first one to even considering trying to do this...maybe the 5th gen is too new? Guess I'll ask on the 4th gen side.
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