Subframe bushings. OEM? Nismo? Aluminum?

[BurlyR32]

I am badly needing to replace my subframe bushings (Noisy, dancing around, clunking) and I really have no idea what to replace them with. The car will see the occasional track day, but mainly driven on the street. I realize it is big job but I am pretty sure a few east guys can help me tackle it on a weekend. Open to suggestions.

Andrew

[owennh]

I would recommend almuinum.
My 89 runs full set on rear subframe and i love em !


Makes the ride jittery and you notice every imperfection in the surface your driving on

edit ----is brutal on shitty roads-----edit
Can be installed 30-45 mins.

[91rsrskyline]

how hard is it to install new rear subframe bushings?

[Skym]

I've always known them as pineapple bushes.

The stock rubber bushes reduce NVH (Noise Vibration Harshness). Nismo use hardened rubber bushes and stronger than stock. I have few Nismo bushes on my car and I've noticed they reduce alot of movement. Aluminium would reduce movement to 0 and is used on racecars.

Also you can get pineapple bushes from Whiteline that can be setup for more traction (racetrack), less traction (drift), etc.

Here's the install instructions for pineapple bushes and explains how they work -

http://www.whiteline.com.au/docs/instructs/203a_KCA349.pdf

I would look at diffhead bushes as well, as that is where the flex (axle tramp) would be directed at after fitting pineapple bushes.

[Daryl @ RightDrive]

The Nismo bushings are a good balance between performance and strength, while still being driveable on the street.
I wouldn't recommend aluminum bushings unless you are building a circuit only car.

Here is a pic of the Nismo bushing, if you are interested please PM me for pricing information. They are pretty reasonably priced.

[BurlyR32]

Right now I am used to having pretty much no bushings at all, so any improvement is a good one. As far as pricing goes, it seems aluminum bushings are about 1/3 - 1/4 the price of the Nismos. Is it that much of a substantial difference going to aluminum from nismo hardened bushigs to negate the $200 difference? ($75ish for alums, $250+ for nismos)

[Skym]

Comfortable ride, less NVH (Noise Vibration Harshness) with Nismo bushes.

You don't want a harsh feeling with solid mounting. It's not so good on your spine if you hit bumps in the road, etc. It's one of the reasons I fitted Bilsteins (From Bilstein in Japan) to my car, as they have good ride quality and good on your back.

[BurlyR32]

Is there an alternative to nismos? I noticed that the whiteline products were just subframe collars, and won't replace my currently warn bushings.

[beacher1B0]

Is there an alternative to nismos? I noticed that the whiteline products were just subframe collars, and won't replace my currently warn bushings.

Yo Andrew,
Have you looked at Energy Suspension Bushings. Dont quote me but I think 300zx Subframe Bushings are the same. Can be ordered alone or will come in a Master Set.

Looky Looky, Get "Black" as they calim to be "Graphite Impregnated"
http://www.czp.us/Cart/description.p...172.39.254.228

[BurlyR32]

I think I'm gonna order those

$170 US for the master set, looks good to me.

You plan on doing them as well?

Is this entire kit compatible with R32?

http://www.czp.us/Cart/description.php?II=221&Car_Type=300&UID=2009041423343172.39.254.228

[Wingnut]

The 300zx kit from ES will cover the subframe, rear diff carrier, HCR32 tension rods and possibly the front lower control arm. I don't think the swaw bar stuff, or steering will cross over. I just did my tension rods, and will do the diff and subframe this weekend..

[BurlyR32]

I only need the subframe and diff carrier bushings, so ill probably just buy them rather than the master kit. All my suspension arms are new.

[beacher1B0]

You plan on doing them as well?

Yes I plan on replacing them maybe this summer. I dont feel any clunkin or sloppiness, just some wheel hop. Its not a priority as of yet.

[BurlyR32]

Yeah I am getting a ton of wheel hop and big clunks.. not fun to drive at all. I had Sasha at SG have a look at the rear end and he said they were the only thing showing abnormal wear out back, so I am assuming thats what is causing the noise/shitty ride quality.

[xcye]

Replaced mine with Nismos. Can't complain about them!

The Nismo bushings are a good balance between performance and strength, while still being driveable on the street.
I wouldn't recommend aluminum bushings unless you are building a circuit only car.

Here is a pic of the Nismo bushing, if you are interested please PM me for pricing information. They are pretty reasonably priced.