Aluminum subframe bushing install issues

[Devin]

I purchased the cup style bushings and I can't seem to fit them in the holes. I popped out the old bushings and popped the Als in but they wouldn't fit through. Do I just have to bang on them to get them through?

 

[Ishodu]

Ya use some force to get them in. They should fit very tight in there. Just don't use a hammer directly on them if you need too, use a rubber or dead blow hammer or a piece of wood and ball peen.

 

[wood_e]

http://www.shophoenixproject.com/sfb/sfb.htm

I had to grind the holes a bit

 

[Lorenr]

Sub Frame Bushings

This is normal. It is much better if they do not move at all.

I pressed mine in with a hydraulic jack, and then sucked them in with a longer screw. If I needed to do it again I would:

1. Put them in the freezer. Aluminum expands and contracts a lot.
2. Use a small torch to heat the hole in the subframe.
3. Push them in. They should just about fall in.

These bushings are a quality answer for these cars and work extremely well. Avoid grinding to make them fit.

Use Lock Tight on the screws and torque to the standard setting which is something between 75 & 80 pound feet.

 

[Frankiek3]

I had to file mine by hand. I didn't have a grinder, took me awhile.

Good luck.

 

[SHOZ123]

I'd suggest never seize on the bolts, a large washer then 110+ lb/ft of torque.

 

[RAYJAY]

I'd suggest never seize on the bolts, a large washer then 110+ lb/ft of torque.

same here anti sleaze and 100 lb/ft......


Jeff

 

[shoguy311]

For mine we just had to put the car on the lift, bust out the air tools and grind the rust off the inside until they popped right in .

 

[Devin]

Okay, I think I'll try the freezer and torch trick first. If that doesn't do it I'll grind a bit around next.

As for installation, I couldn't tell from SHOPP's pictures if the non-cupped part is on top or on bottom.

 

[wood_e]

Okay, I think I'll try the freezer and torch trick first. If that doesn't do it I'll grind a bit around next.

As for installation, I couldn't tell from SHOPP's pictures if the non-cupped part is on top or on bottom.

The cupped portion goes on top, the raised on the bottom