Poly bushings on my 2g AWD

[SILV BLT]

I got the ES Hyperflex kit a couple years ago intending to do my '97 GS, but never got around to it and sold the car to buy a 95 TSi AWD. The car's been a project of sorts, so with it just sitting there I've been replacing all the bushings. There are a few bushings however that I don't know where to put. 6 to be specific. 4 of them are multi diameter (looking at them from the side they look like a "T") and 2 of them are just small black rings. I thought perhaps they were subframe bushings, but I'm not sure if they look quite right. Anybody have the kit and know where these are supposed to go? Thanks a lot!

 

[DSMSpyder99]

this should help you

http://roadraceengineering.com/parts/prothane/

 

[SILV BLT]

I appreciate the post, but that actually didn't clarify anything for me. I have the ES kit, so it's hard to compare to the Prothane kit. Anybody else have any idea what these 6 bushings are for?

 

[DSMSpyder99]

doesnt matter what brand it is , all the bushing are pretty much the same. Im pretty sure the front sway bar bushing for the ES kit or Prothane kit look VERY similar. Just looking at the name and match up what your piece looks like to the website

 

[jtmcinder]

If they are small (as in: about an inch in diameter), then they might be the bushings for the shifter plate. I believe those have a T-shaped piece, plus a separate ring. Why there would be six of one and fewer of the other is beyond me.

In contrast, if they are much larger (as in: three inches in diameter), then the theory that they are subframe bushings for the rear is a pretty good one.

- Jtoby

 

[SILV BLT]

they're not the shifter bushings. There's 4 of the Ts, which are about 3 or so inches in diameter and 2 of the little black rings, which are about 2 inches in diameter. I guess I'll try emailing ES and see if they can help.

 

[jtmcinder]

Sound like the rear subframe.

Please post what you learn, as my interest is pricked. (Which is more than I can say for ... oh, never mind.)

- Jtoby

 

[Woodsy0]

Don't quote me on it, but I think I still have the printouts of the bushing numberings and locations that came with the ES kit. I'll look tonight and see if I can scan them on.

If not, I'm sure ES will be quick to e-mail you the same thing.

 

[SILV BLT]

Don't quote me on it, but I think I still have the printouts of the bushing numberings and locations that came with the ES kit. I'll look tonight and see if I can scan them on.

If not, I'm sure ES will be quick to e-mail you the same thing.

That'd be helpful. ES has been a pain with this. First just being unhelpful and slow, then starting to be really rude. Finally someone else took my case and asked for pictures and part numbers and I haven't heard back in a couple days.

 

[Woodsy0]

Only found the page for the front bushing set - hopefully this will get you along.

Scott