Pro's & cons

[raff18]

im thinking of getting the alum subframe bushings and i want to hear ur input are these going to wear out other parts faster or what im also going to get the extreem motor mount

thanks for the input

 

[shobote]

Depends on how the roads are where you drive; unless the roads are very smooth, it will increase NVH and create more rattles, particulalry when combined with the extreme mounts. A better option is the Gen III SF conversion for improved steering response and keeping everything smooth and quiet.

 

[SHOspazz92]

I have to get rid of the ALSFB's on my car, The roads out here in NC are just not suited for ALSFB's. More specificly, The roads on base (where I live). The Gen III Bushings sound like a good replacement. Do they have to be modified at all?

-Sam

 

[raff18]

NVH????and the gen 3 bushings they need to be modded at all?

 

[shobote]

NVH = noise, vibration and harshness You can get either 4 of the rear Gen III SF bushings for use on Gen I and II, or go for the complete Gen III subrame swap, which is what I was referring to earlier.

 

[itwonder]

NVH = noise, vibration and harshness You can get either 4 of the rear Gen III SF bushings for use on Gen I and II, or go for the complete Gen III subrame swap, which is what I was referring to earlier.

I installed the Gen 3 rear SFB's at all 4 corners on my Gen 2. The only mod required is a few strokes with a round file in the subframe holes to create a notch to mate with the small tang on the new bushings. It's very easy. Handling is much improved and road noise is about the same as with the original bushings. Parts cost was about $100. Highly recommended.

 

[pjtoledo]

im thinking of getting the alum subframe bushings and i want to hear ur input are these going to wear out other parts faster or what im also going to get the extreem motor mount

thanks for the input

con: major corrosion if exposed to road salt

 

[raff18]

hummmm im thinking of the gen 3's now do they last longer? make the car ride better then gen 2's the alum ones crode eh hummmmmmm but my big question is if i get hoes will it make other probs crop up like i mean wear out other stuff faster? also can i get the gen 3's from ford?? and they must rear ones right???

 

[shobote]

Shonut sells the kit for Gen I and Gen II with 4 rear 96 SFB's. IF you want better steering response and don't mind the rougher ride, go with AL, those will lead to more squeaks and rattles popping up, so you might want go with the '96's to stay smoother; matter of personal preference

 

[93rev2sev]

I installed the Gen 3 rear SFB's at all 4 corners on my Gen 2. The only mod required is a few strokes with a round file in the subframe holes to create a notch to mate with the small tang on the new bushings. It's very easy. Handling is much improved and road noise is about the same as with the original bushings. Parts cost was about $100. Highly recommended.

x2 Highly recommended...especially in Ont.(I'm in Detroit)

 

[sho2see]

i have the ALSFB's and the steering is better but you get a lot of rattles

 

[hawkeye18]

yeah... basically:

Pros: Go-kart steering.

Cons: Go-kart dampening.

Your call...

 

[raff18]

wow i did some digging and found out the the subframe bushings are a dealer only part and its going to cost me neer 300 bucks to get the gen 3's but the alum ones only cost 89 oh im so lost im so torn

 

[Eric VerValin]

Personally... I love em.. wouldn't do without them. I like to feel the motor in the stick, and in the wheel when I drive. Makes me feel like I'm really driving, instead of floating around. Some prefer an easier drive, if thats you then the Aluminum isn't for you. But if you want the front end to ride like its on rails, its aluminum or nothing.