Rear subframe bushings

[rjd2]

Hi all-I have a question, and a note on this job:

 

-In searching the forum, I saw mention of the diff "hanger" bushings being difficult to remove. I found that a 36mm socket is precisely the size of the sleeve of those two bushings; I greased the outer rim of the socket and was able to push the old bushings out(the socket can fly right through) with a hydraulic press, took less than 5 minutes.

 

-the front bushings for the rear subframe (the ones that mount to the studs in the body/frame) are not symmetrical. one side protrudes further. Which side of the bushing orients upwards, towards the car? the thick side, or the thin side? thanks! making progress here.

['76mintgrün'02]

"Nobbs go up!"

 

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y172/billwill72tii/White%20car/suspension/Rearcarriesbushes4p_zps6edbbe10.jpg

 

The text and photo above were taken from this article.  

 

 

edit-- photobucket (grrr) the photo shows at the end of the article.

Edited January 3 by '76mintgrün'02

[rjd2]

thanks! great article!

['76mintgrün'02]

You're welcome.  I agree.  The last comment at the end of the article contains a link that has clear photos without the PB watermark.

 

[visionaut]

While you’re in there, these make a great addition…

 

https://www.iemotorsport.com/product/rear-subframe-mount-inserts-bushing-stiffeners/