Rear differential bushings?
07-16-2010, 04:32 PM
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Jason, you want to drive to memphis and help me out in about a week? thanks! ha, but seriously, I ordered my front translink whiteline bushings today as well as the solid SPL differential bushing from Kwame@z1Auto today. Great guy and really helped me out. But im wondering now from your post at the top, since i only got the rear solid bushing, will that affect my other bushings on the diff? whats the "dive board" effect you're talking about if you dont mind telling me. I can do the work all day long, but for some reason i never have understood suspension...
and my front bushings are as shot as yours were in your translink DIY thread where the arm is pushed forward and it has eaten through my front tire. i'll def be using that, thanks.
and my front bushings are as shot as yours were in your translink DIY thread where the arm is pushed forward and it has eaten through my front tire. i'll def be using that, thanks.
07-16-2010, 06:23 PM
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Jason, you want to drive to memphis and help me out in about a week? thanks! ha, but seriously, I ordered my front translink whiteline bushings today as well as the solid SPL differential bushing from Kwame@z1Auto today. Great guy and really helped me out. But im wondering now from your post at the top, since i only got the rear solid bushing, will that affect my other bushings on the diff? whats the "dive board" effect you're talking about if you dont mind telling me. I can do the work all day long, but for some reason i never have understood suspension...
and my front bushings are as shot as yours were in your translink DIY thread where the arm is pushed forward and it has eaten through my front tire. i'll def be using that, thanks.
and my front bushings are as shot as yours were in your translink DIY thread where the arm is pushed forward and it has eaten through my front tire. i'll def be using that, thanks.
The order you placed this afternoon included the complete SPL Solid Rear Differential Bushing set. The kit includes solid bushings for the front as well as the rear of the differential. Basically if it's a bushing and its directly attached to the diff, your kit will include a solid diff to replace the stock fluid filled one. The "dive board" effect that Jason is mentioning will not occur if you swap in all the bushings that is included. I hope that clears up any confusion you may have had.
07-16-2010, 07:23 PM
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Hey Eric, a pleasure speaking to you today...
The order you placed this afternoon included the complete SPL Solid Rear Differential Bushing set. The kit includes solid bushings for the front as well as the rear of the differential. Basically if it's a bushing and its directly attached to the diff, your kit will include a solid diff to replace the stock fluid filled one. The "dive board" effect that Jason is mentioning will not occur if you swap in all the bushings that is included. I hope that clears up any confusion you may have had.
The order you placed this afternoon included the complete SPL Solid Rear Differential Bushing set. The kit includes solid bushings for the front as well as the rear of the differential. Basically if it's a bushing and its directly attached to the diff, your kit will include a solid diff to replace the stock fluid filled one. The "dive board" effect that Jason is mentioning will not occur if you swap in all the bushings that is included. I hope that clears up any confusion you may have had.
Aaahh I see now. Thanks for clearing that up. Hopfelly my problems will be solved. By all of this
07-17-2010, 07:46 PM
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Well if I need to change out all three, I will get the sub frame bushings also.....
Looks like a detailed upgrade.....
Can all the bushings be removed with a large C- clamp??
Thanks again for all the photo's & advice.
Oh, to just install a single center synthetic bushing.......if there was such a thing.
Looks like a detailed upgrade.....
Can all the bushings be removed with a large C- clamp??
Thanks again for all the photo's & advice.
Oh, to just install a single center synthetic bushing.......if there was such a thing.
07-25-2010, 09:15 PM
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Dropping mine off tomorrow to get the subframe and diff bushings replaced. I opted to go for the SIKKY aluminum ones. I'd rather do this once and never have to worry about it again.
Plus it was way better than Nissan trying to screw me telling me the only choice was to replace the entire subframe for that one rear bushing for $1400.00.
Plus it was way better than Nissan trying to screw me telling me the only choice was to replace the entire subframe for that one rear bushing for $1400.00.
09-04-2014, 08:31 AM
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Dropping mine off tomorrow to get the subframe and diff bushings replaced. I opted to go for the SIKKY aluminum ones. I'd rather do this once and never have to worry about it again.
Plus it was way better than Nissan trying to screw me telling me the only choice was to replace the entire subframe for that one rear bushing for $1400.00.
Plus it was way better than Nissan trying to screw me telling me the only choice was to replace the entire subframe for that one rear bushing for $1400.00.
09-12-2014, 10:45 AM
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But as for the rear...
If anyone reading this has blown their rear bushing out, do yourself a favor and go solid. Taking turns now is like night and day since it feels way more solid and no more wheel hop. It'd been unstable in the rear for so long I actually thought that's just how RWD cars were supposed to handle. The NVH inside the cabin is minimal at best. I've been running TP for a while and the SIKKY bushings only produce a slight 'whine' that's barely noticeable. It actually sounds kind of cool to me. 
Now I'm wondering, where else can I eliminate the stock OEM bushings before they too eventually wear out? Could I run solid bushing up front as well? Already looking at some solid engine mounts from Injected Performance right now. Anyone else done solid all around for a DD??
BTW, this thread and alot of Jason's posts were very helpful in making this decision.
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