XC92
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- Jul 22, 2020
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New_York
Both the subframe and diff support bushings look so-so. The rubber parts of the stoppers are disintegrating. At the very least I'll need to replace the latter, but I'm thinking of replacing the former as well, since I have everything down and I'm probably never going to take it all down again so I'm thinking I might as well.
I've already replaced the front subrame and control arm bushings (but not the crossmember bushings since no one seems to make them although RTM sells a "hack" that's basically have the subframe bushings, but I didn't bother because they don't really affect handling much), and will be replacing the upper and lower control arm bushings, ball joints and sway bar bracket bushings link connectors.
The only places I've found that sell them are JNZ, which sells an 85A hardness set by Oster for $200, and RTM, which sells their own 90A hardness set for $250. Unfortunately JNZ is on vacation and won't be shipping till 6/28, and I don't know if I want to wait that long, so I might just spend the extra $250 and get the RTM set.
Thing is, is it really necessary or noticeable in handling? And how can I tell if the stock ones need replacing? I can't say that I gave them a really close look, just a quick one. But judging from the condition of the stoppers I'm guessing that they're not doing well. If the stock ones aren't cracking, should I just keep them and save the $250 + S/H?
Btw I took everything down because I decided that I want my restoration to be as thorough as possible. I wanted to clean up, derust and paint everything, including the body underside, both for esthetics and to extend the life of the car, replace those bushings, BJs & connectors, along with all the fuel tank hoses, and just get all those decades of gunk out.
I've already replaced the front subrame and control arm bushings (but not the crossmember bushings since no one seems to make them although RTM sells a "hack" that's basically have the subframe bushings, but I didn't bother because they don't really affect handling much), and will be replacing the upper and lower control arm bushings, ball joints and sway bar bracket bushings link connectors.
The only places I've found that sell them are JNZ, which sells an 85A hardness set by Oster for $200, and RTM, which sells their own 90A hardness set for $250. Unfortunately JNZ is on vacation and won't be shipping till 6/28, and I don't know if I want to wait that long, so I might just spend the extra $250 and get the RTM set.
Thing is, is it really necessary or noticeable in handling? And how can I tell if the stock ones need replacing? I can't say that I gave them a really close look, just a quick one. But judging from the condition of the stoppers I'm guessing that they're not doing well. If the stock ones aren't cracking, should I just keep them and save the $250 + S/H?
Btw I took everything down because I decided that I want my restoration to be as thorough as possible. I wanted to clean up, derust and paint everything, including the body underside, both for esthetics and to extend the life of the car, replace those bushings, BJs & connectors, along with all the fuel tank hoses, and just get all those decades of gunk out.