question on zip busing pads
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question on zip busing pads
I received my lowering bushing from zip products; the ones that replace the rubber from the OEM bolts. Enclosed were two pads that fit the lowering bolt snug and two over-sized pads.
I was wondering if anyone knows which pads are installed in the rear. The over-sized pads seem too big and it just looks like these would move around quite a bit.
Thanks for any feedback.
I was wondering if anyone knows which pads are installed in the rear. The over-sized pads seem too big and it just looks like these would move around quite a bit.
Thanks for any feedback.
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The big ones go on the rear just fine. You need to remove the all of the rubber on the OE adjuster. I would order an extra set so when they come apart and you hear a noise coming from the rear spring, you will have a spare to install.
I solved the problem by installing coilovers.
I solved the problem by installing coilovers.
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The big ones go on the rear just fine. You need to remove the all of the rubber on the OE adjuster. I would order an extra set so when they come apart and you hear a noise coming from the rear spring, you will have a spare to install.
I solved the problem by installing coilovers.
I solved the problem by installing coilovers.
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I got a deal for you. If you send me your uncut bolts I will send you cut bolts with and extra pair of pads. Obviously, I would ship you mine first so that you can change them out.
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I was actually able to fit one of the smaller pads over the metal bolt. There is a lip on the pad, but I was able to fit the bolt under there and the smaller pad fit with a little manuevering. When I use the smaller pad, they look like the lowering bolts the companies sell. That was why I was wondering if it even made a difference which pad to use.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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Someone has installed a front bolt in the rear of your car. The rear bolt hat should be twice as large as the front. You will have issues if you use the small pad in the rear. If you notice our lowering bolt we have the two different sizes.
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I installed the big pads in the rear. I noticed the small pads fit over the bolt snug. If you say they will cause issues in the back, I will not use them. Thanks for your reply.