I didn't realize this topic was still going!
Firstly, I'm a competent mechanic, those of you suggesting otherwise need not post as it is irrelevant to the topic.
The IE subframe bushings that I had were Green, they were completely round - meaning that they did not have the notch cut out of it to fit into the sub-frame. I ended up getting them in with a mallet and lots of lube!
The AKG bushing had the notch in it, and was a tight snug, as it should be.
The IE trailing arm bushings had to be burnt out, that is why I could not mail them to him; because they were molten piles of urethane. I discussed this with him prior to attempting removal, and he asked me that I need only to provide Pictures of the product installed as proof of purchase; which I did.
The skill level required to change bushings correctly is minimal, so I do not suspect that incorrect installation is generally an issue unless someone forgot to grease their bushings or something. That was one positive of the IE trailing arm bushings, they came with grease.
I'm curious, has anyone here seen or purchased their rear coilover sleeves? Those threads look pretty porous and sketchy. I think this is relevant because this is an IE quality discussion.
Firstly, I'm a competent mechanic, those of you suggesting otherwise need not post as it is irrelevant to the topic.
The IE subframe bushings that I had were Green, they were completely round - meaning that they did not have the notch cut out of it to fit into the sub-frame. I ended up getting them in with a mallet and lots of lube!
The AKG bushing had the notch in it, and was a tight snug, as it should be.
The IE trailing arm bushings had to be burnt out, that is why I could not mail them to him; because they were molten piles of urethane. I discussed this with him prior to attempting removal, and he asked me that I need only to provide Pictures of the product installed as proof of purchase; which I did.
The skill level required to change bushings correctly is minimal, so I do not suspect that incorrect installation is generally an issue unless someone forgot to grease their bushings or something. That was one positive of the IE trailing arm bushings, they came with grease.
I'm curious, has anyone here seen or purchased their rear coilover sleeves? Those threads look pretty porous and sketchy. I think this is relevant because this is an IE quality discussion.
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