Do I need to replace my rear subframe bushings? PICS

[She loved E]

Suspension gurus please advise:



gracias! :-D

[E30Idea]

I would. I would change every bushing possible since its out.

[themitchster359]

+1, they look a hell of alot better then mine, tho

[She loved E]

+1, they look a hell of alot better then mine, tho

That's why I ask. I was assuming I'd change them, but they look pretty good to me except for that one crack next to the steel core. And I'm reading what a bitch it is to replace them so wondering if I even need to.

More thoughts/recommendations appreciated.

[Aptyp]

you'll be kicking yourself if you don't

[She loved E]

this forum kicks ass... so far 3-0 for. its looking like a landslide. :p

currently thinking of replacing w/IE greens...

[AndrewBird]

It's kind of like replacing the clutch when the motor is out. Even if it looks good, you just should replace it to avoid having to do it again later.

[SkinnyVT]

I'm reading what a bitch it is to replace them so wondering if I even need to.

You've already done the hard part, especially since the middle part didn't break off in the body of the car. Getting them out is easy, grab a MAPP torch and within 10min they should be out.

[learningcurve86]

I say replace them. I pulled a subframe last night and it's a pain. No way I'd let bushings slide that were cheap, and would cause me that much work later if it were avoidable.

[txtorquemade]

Change FTW... dont FTL when you have to in about a year maybe.

[ZM Blue Devil]

take them out, have the subframe blasted and then POR15 it then replace them.

[MR 325]

I have IE street in 2 of my cars. :)

[speedblind]

I'm with everybody else. Hard part's done. Now, while you're in there, wouldn't hurt to replace rear brake lines, TA bushings and consider the IE alignment kit.

Or, at least do the TA bushings if nothing else.

[T Verdier]

this forum kicks ass... so far 3-0 for. its looking like a landslide. :p

currently thinking of replacing w/IE greens...

I have IE street in 2 of my cars. :)

i cant remember if i have streets or race mine are also green. about to go in next week.