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Old 11-02-2006, 02:38 PM
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Hey guys.. i want to purchase some bushings... but which bushings should i purchase. Which ones are going to make a difference with the car? I want to purchase the motor mounts inserts, and the front control arm bushings, but should i also get the front lower subframe bushing and rear trailering arm bushing?
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Old 11-02-2006, 03:10 PM
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yap, get all of them... ES motor mounts will not be as affective if you won't get [what they call] "subframe bushings." (in reality they are crossmember bushings)
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the rear trailing arm is a PITA to install though...argh, just imagine doing it on jackstands like PoLo
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Old 11-02-2006, 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by steven88
the rear trailing arm is a PITA to install though...argh, just imagine doing it on jackstands like PoLo
just like LCA bushings....

that's the only reason why I still don't have them.
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Old 11-03-2006, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by steven88
the rear trailing arm is a PITA to install though...argh, just imagine doing it on jackstands like PoLo
Yeah I had my friend install mine and he said they where a PITA. He actually broke his tool doing it.

I have a question.... I have RSB, FSTB, Eibach's, Illuminas, Front tie bar. What do you think the next step should. a full bushing set or sub frame connectors.
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Old 11-03-2006, 01:08 PM
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Get everything in their catalog except the rear trailing arm bushings, unless Matthel wants to tackle that job

sway bear bushing
control arm bushing
lower subframe bushing
motor mounts
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