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AzDRiFT · 09-20-2010, 09:33 AM

Finally getting around to replacing the rear subframe bushings...
The new bushing kit:

Couple shots of the subframe dropped:

AzDRiFT · 09-20-2010, 09:34 AM

Another couple shots of the subframe:

Sawzall to cut out the rubber liners:

Crap OEM bushing removed:

AzDRiFT · 09-20-2010, 09:35 AM

Rear subframe bushings in:

Notice the pole jack supporting the front of the car, very important:

AzDRiFT · 09-20-2010, 09:35 AM

Subframe back in car:

AzDRiFT · 09-20-2010, 09:37 AM

Car is much more solid now...I was amazed at the amount of play in the OEM bushings. Definately a big improvement.

xilovelsdx · 07-16-2011, 06:12 PM

this eliminate the damn wheel hop?

Corbic · 08-05-2011, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xilovelsdx

this eliminate the damn wheel hop?

No. Wheel hope comes from the Diff Bushing and the suspension geometry.

Corbic · 08-05-2011, 04:59 PM

Solids? How much NVA do they put into the chassis?

I know my PBM's in the 240 set the noise and vibration through the roof.

AzNCmB · 12-16-2011, 08:39 PM

i need to do this to both my z's

are those polyurethane or solid metal bushings?

those are nice looking rear toe arms(spring bucket deletes).

who manufacturers them?

mdvick · 04-02-2013, 04:19 AM

I have a 2006 350Z and recently noticed the black liquid dripping on my exhaust. Is it better to just change the bushings or completley replace the rear subframe?

09-20-2010, 09:33 AM	#1
AzDRiFT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 48 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: AzDRiFT Feedback Score: 2 reviews	350Z Rear Subframe Bushing Install Finally getting around to replacing the rear subframe bushings... The new bushing kit: Couple shots of the subframe dropped: __________________ www.AZDRiFT.com www.350zMotorSports.com

09-20-2010, 09:34 AM	#2
AzDRiFT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 48 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: AzDRiFT Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Another couple shots of the subframe: Sawzall to cut out the rubber liners: Crap OEM bushing removed: __________________ www.AZDRiFT.com www.350zMotorSports.com

09-20-2010, 09:35 AM	#3
AzDRiFT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 48 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: AzDRiFT Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Rear subframe bushings in: Notice the pole jack supporting the front of the car, very important: __________________ www.AZDRiFT.com www.350zMotorSports.com

09-20-2010, 09:35 AM	#4
AzDRiFT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 48 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: AzDRiFT Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Subframe back in car: __________________ www.AZDRiFT.com www.350zMotorSports.com

09-20-2010, 09:37 AM	#5
AzDRiFT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: AZ Posts: 48 Trader Rating: (2) Rides Gallery: AzDRiFT Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Car is much more solid now...I was amazed at the amount of play in the OEM bushings. Definately a big improvement. __________________ www.AZDRiFT.com www.350zMotorSports.com

07-16-2011, 06:12 PM	#6
xilovelsdx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Titusville, FL Age: 36 Posts: 376 Trader Rating: (6) Rides Gallery: xilovelsdx Feedback Score: 6 reviews	this eliminate the damn wheel hop? __________________

08-05-2011, 04:59 PM	#8
Corbic Post Whore! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: US Age: 40 Posts: 8,225 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	Solids? How much NVA do they put into the chassis? I know my PBM's in the 240 set the noise and vibration through the roof.

12-16-2011, 08:39 PM	#9
AzNCmB Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NOLA Age: 39 Posts: 1,144 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	i need to do this to both my z's are those polyurethane or solid metal bushings? those are nice looking rear toe arms(spring bucket deletes). who manufacturers them? __________________ duh mah! wheels and suspension!

04-02-2013, 04:19 AM	#10
mdvick Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Madison, MS Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Replace bushings vs replace rear subframe?? I have a 2006 350Z and recently noticed the black liquid dripping on my exhaust. Is it better to just change the bushings or completley replace the rear subframe?