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Old Nov 2, 2009 | 08:28 AM
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Subframe / frame bushing replacement

Has anyone on the 4th gen side ever done it? Looking for any tips or advice on replacing the rubber bushings that join the subframe and frame/chassis/body. All searches for subframe bushing replacement just deal with the crossmember.

Old Nov 6, 2009 | 06:47 AM
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Bump for anyone with input on the subject.
Old Nov 6, 2009 | 07:34 AM
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I'm curious too. These are about the only bushings I haven't replaced on the front of the car. It looks like you have to remove the cross member and maybe some of the lower control arm stuff.
Old Feb 16, 2010 | 02:55 PM
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Make any progress on this?

I have been chasing down a sqeaky rattle when I accelerate and go over bumps.

So far I have replaced lower control arms and balljoints, struts, inner and outer tie rods, cv axles, sway bar bushings and now all 4 motor mounts and I still have this damn noise.

This seems to be the last thing. Just curious how much of a hassle it is to change.
Old Feb 25, 2010 | 10:40 AM
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I just got back from the dealer trying to get some infomation and or order these bushings.

They told me that the bushings are pressed into the crossmemember and only available with the crossmember to the tune of $542.

Anyone else have any luck getting with these?
Old Feb 25, 2010 | 11:18 AM
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If I were going to do it I think I would buy poly by dimension from ES, burn old out, and press new into old shell.
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