sub-frame bushings
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sub-frame bushings
Here's a crazy question. I've got a 1980 Camaro...everyone on the Camaro site says the first thing to do is install a new sub-frame bushing kit.
I've never heard ANYONE mention sub-frame bushings on a C4. I mean these are detachable front end type frame.
Any opinions?
I've never heard ANYONE mention sub-frame bushings on a C4. I mean these are detachable front end type frame.
Any opinions?
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Most of the frame is bonded to the body. Replacement bushings are usually for the Suspension on a C4. There are replacement bat wing bushings...
Main problem is c4 replacement bushings are poly urethane. If you want rubber you have to buy the entire upper/lower a arms and new dog bones
If you really want a better ride/handling quality skip the poly rears and go for a spherical rod end suspension kit.
Mike
Main problem is c4 replacement bushings are poly urethane. If you want rubber you have to buy the entire upper/lower a arms and new dog bones
If you really want a better ride/handling quality skip the poly rears and go for a spherical rod end suspension kit.
Mike
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Most of the frame is bonded to the body. Replacement bushings are usually for the Suspension on a C4. There are replacement bat wing bushings...
Main problem is c4 replacement bushings are poly urethane. If you want rubber you have to buy the entire upper/lower a arms and new dog bones
If you really want a better ride/handling quality skip the poly rears and go for a spherical rod end suspension kit.
Mike
Main problem is c4 replacement bushings are poly urethane. If you want rubber you have to buy the entire upper/lower a arms and new dog bones
If you really want a better ride/handling quality skip the poly rears and go for a spherical rod end suspension kit.
Mike
Van Steel sell all bushings for our C4s
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