Daizen bushings: First reactions...

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06-20-07, 06:18 PM

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So the grease would go inside the large bushing and the two small ones correct? thanks

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06-20-07, 07:48 PM

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Thanks for the write up..What type of grease did you apply to the steering rack bushings? I saved the write up on the sttering rack bushings from another member but didn't mention greasing them? Thanks

Tony

The sway bar bushings needs grease. The steering rack bushings dont.

No harm in greasing the bushings, but no benefits either

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06-20-07, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Nolbi-Wan

nice write up. i dont think im skilled enough to do this myself. How much would a shop usually charge to change out your bushings?

Im not sure, i would think 2 hours or so for everything.

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06-20-07, 08:18 PM

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The sway bar bushings needs grease. The steering rack bushings dont.

No harm in greasing the bushings, but no benefits either

Only benefit is that they go in easier, haha

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06-20-07, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RTGS400

Only benefit is that they go in easier, haha

TRUE!!

Unfortunately, I didn't buy sway bar bushings (had daizen sways) so I didn't get any packets of grease.

I've always been fond of the grease.

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06-21-07, 06:09 AM

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Yea I got both sets from TM engineering. The steering rack I ordered and installed a while ago, at that time they came really fast, like 3 days. The sway bar bushings I ordered last month, and just got them a couple of weeks ago.

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06-21-07, 06:34 AM

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It's time!

I have this mod next in line to complete!

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06-21-07, 06:41 AM

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I did the steering rack bushings a while back and Im still lovin em! I didnt feel comfortable doing them myself so I had a local shop put them in for something like $60. Definitely still worth it.

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06-21-07, 06:44 AM

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Yeah its not that hard I did the steering rack bushings myself. It was uncomfortable because i had it on jack stands but not difficult. Definitely made the car feel different.

Plus, for the price ... why not do it.

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06-21-07, 05:20 PM

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Anyone know where there is a DIY with pictures for changing out bushings?

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06-21-07, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RTGS400

Chris, i ordered them from TM Engineering about a month ago, received them last week.

Tony, there is grease supplied with the bushings. Just use the packets that are supplied and grease the bushings up nice, and you'll be good to go!

Thanks, who do i contact to purchase from TM Engineering? My bushings are gone!

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06-21-07, 06:01 PM

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Thanks, who do i contact to purchase from TM Engineering? My bushings are gone!

I just followed the link on the top of the page, they are a sponsor i beleive. And i went to their website and ordered them. Done deal.

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07-03-07, 06:27 PM

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I just got the steering rack bushings installed today. I didn't notice much of a difference but I haven't driven much yet. It could also be I really don't know what I'm looking for, or that my car has 46k miles so I'm not noticing a huge improvement like the 100k+ guys.