Replacing your Bushes

nedge2k · #1 07-09-2009, 13:31

ok, just spoke to my guy, wont be a problem. just need numbers and dimensions

also, the metal collar that goes through the bush, i assume the OD doesn't really matter? coz if he could get tube at the right ID and just machine the nylon to fit the OD of the collar, it will make things cheaper.

nedge2k · #2 17-09-2009, 09:24

no interest?

also, prolly a silly question but are spring compressors required to remove the rear subframe?

umpkin · #3 17-09-2009, 18:47

http://www.nissansilvia.co.uk/vbb/showthread.php?t=3707

for Z31 sub frame bushes, some say leave in the metal outer ring, some say remove it, all we know is, try it with the ring in, then remove it if needed.

if you have lowered spring in the rear, then you shouldnt need compressors to remove them, if you have std springs in, then jack up the rear onto axle stands, then put the jack under the spring and jack slightly, undo and remove the lower shock bolt, and then lower the jack to release the spring.

s13eater · #4 17-09-2009, 19:56

yeah, as above, with the trailing arm bushes you usually need to leave the outer metal part of the bush in, so best burn the bushes out.

nedge2k · #5 17-09-2009, 19:59

awesome, cheers both

yeah mine drags its arse along the ground like a goodun so i think it's safe to assume it's been lowered:

umpkin, have you got spacers on your rear alloys?

s13eater · #6 17-09-2009, 20:41

saw that on ebay,

, y you not put pics up b4 matey ?

umpkin · #7 17-09-2009, 20:50

no, i dont have any spacers.

as for that matal ring thing, was a bit of confusion on my part, i thought shaun was saying leave the metal ring in on the rear subframe bushes, didnt realise he meant the trailing arm bushes.

that colour is really nice, looks very tidy.

nedge2k · #8 17-09-2009, 21:08

i did

http://www.nissansilvia.co.uk/vbb/sh...&postcount=280

yeah from afar she looks great....unfortunately the arches aren't, the paint is bubbling in certain areas, back of the sills are fudged and oh yeah, check out my speed hole:

i also have no idea what the colour is....although it does look VERY similar to some old rover 200 series colours so i might get lucky when trying to match...fingers crossed!