Did you have any trouble putting the new TA bushings in? I am in the middle of it and my TA bushings are being a bitch to put in. I have the IE bushings. I get them going in and the metal sleeve wants to go in before the rest of the bushing and the bushing starts to bubble out. I have them lubed up like mad and no matter how hard I try I can't get it to go in. Any advice?
I love rear end bushings....
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My 2.9L Build!

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Did you clean/remove any obstructions on the female side?Originally posted by PiercedE30Did you have any trouble putting the new TA bushings in? I am in the middle of it and my TA bushings are being a bitch to put in. I have the IE bushings. I get them going in and the metal sleeve wants to go in before the rest of the bushing and the bushing starts to bubble out. I have them lubed up like mad and no matter how hard I try I can't get it to go in. Any advice?
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definitely. I even used a 1" flapper wheel to clean out the inside of the TA.My 2.9L Build!

Originally posted by Ernest HemingwayThere are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely games.Comment
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I'd like to interject a question or two here.
Are the cabby rear subframes the same as the coupe? I'd like to rebuild one outside the car and swap it in.
Second - I'm running H&R race springs - will I need adjustable TA bushings or no?Comment
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It would not hurt, help get rid of that camber in the rear. Make your tires last longer!! I know its a pain in the ass, but it will be worth it!Originally posted by BimmerfanatikI'd like to interject a question or two here.
Are the cabby rear subframes the same as the coupe? I'd like to rebuild one outside the car and swap it in.
Second - I'm running H&R race springs - will I need adjustable TA bushings or no?
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