another crazy question. but could someone tell what all is involved with replacing the sub frame bushings on a 2nd gen, also i would like some recommendations as to what bushings to use

thanks
Brad

 

It's a pretty straight forward job actually.The main thing is soak the bolts with pb blaster or something along those lines for several days before you try and take them out.There are cage nuts up in the body,that may break and the bolt will just keep spinning,so take your time and spray them very good like i said for several days before you plan on doing the job.If they do break,you can cut a small part of the floor board to get to the nut so you can hold it,but as long as you spray them,and do not use any air tools they could come loose ok.As far as what bushings to use,personally i am putting in solid bushings from protouringfbody.com,but it all depends on what you want to use.

 

well my main concern is are there any way of doing this without having to pull the engine

 

i don't believe you have to pull the engine. i did mine while the engine was out but I don't see why you couldn't do it with the engine in, just gotta remove the fenders to get to the front bushings. and I also used solid bushings from PTFB but i'm also using frame connectors and they are recommended with frame connectors.

 

Energy Suspension supplies a complete kit of poly bushings, bolts and washers.

 

Yeah,you can change them with the engine still in the car,no problem.There are 2 bushings on each side of the body,then another set under the radiator support.Only remove the bolts from one side at a time,and then use a jack with a piece of wood to gently jack the body up just enough to get the old bushing out and the new one in.Also when you get to the one closest to the firewall,there is another hole right beside the bushing,when you take the bolt out,put it in the second hole,that is an alignment hole for the subframe and will keep it from shifting when you raise the body.