Rear diff bushing

[Kershaw]

I put a rwd bushing in mine not knowing there was a difference. Today I see Condor speed shop has an ix only bushing and the metal sleeve is offset. I've been driving around for a week or so and haven't noticed anything averse. What's the reason for the offset? Is my diff canted?

[nando]

I think you only need that if you use the RWD subframe bushings, which brings the subframe up closer to the body of the car. Otherwise, IIRC the centered bushing is fine.

[Kershaw]

I removed the exhaust and looked under the car. The driveshaft is not centered.



Edit: I just realized this can't be because of the bushing. The 4 bolts on the subframe would keep the diff where it needs to be. So uh....

[nando]

I thought there was a built in offset - could be wrong.

[Kershaw]

Yeah, another friend said the same thing about a built in offset.