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Old 10-14-09 | 09:48 AM
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I want to replace all the bushings on my car, and on my last couple of cars (e30 and sw20) polyurethane bushings were available.

Is there a kit for my Gs300? I have been looking everywhere, even searching under Aristo, and can't find anything.

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Old 10-14-09 | 10:04 AM
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daizen bushings.... can get them from Sewell Lexus
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Originally Posted by DirtyE30
I want to replace all the bushings on my car, and on my last couple of cars (e30 and sw20) polyurethane bushings were available.

Is there a kit for my Gs300? I have been looking everywhere, even searching under Aristo, and can't find anything.

Thanks guys!
man i wouldnt replace all bushings on a street driver car with poly. gonna be a hard bumpy ride. i did my delsol with a COMPLETE energy suspension poly set man it was the roughest street ride but a great track mod!

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daizen bushings.... can get them from Sewell Lexus
i didnt think daizen doesnt made ALL the bushings like he's asking for... just some of them
Old 10-15-09 | 05:30 PM
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I put the Daizens on front upper and lower control arms, steering rack, and front and rear sways. If anything it smoothed out the rebound and ride at higher speeds. I highly recommend. I bought them from tmengineering.
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I replaced all of the bushings on my Mustang with poly and delrin and unless you want to feel every single bump I suggest you do not do it.
Old 10-15-09 | 07:49 PM
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man i wouldnt replace all bushings on a street driver car with poly. gonna be a hard bumpy ride. i did my delsol with a COMPLETE energy suspension poly set man it was the roughest street ride but a great track mod!
I was just going to say, i have energy suspension full kit on my 94' GSR and it handles with the best of them. But it is extremely rough, not something I would want on my GS. It's borderline un-safe on rough roads, especially at high speeds.
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Hey if you want the brushings I have seem some less expensive brushings on eBay but recently i didnt see any for 2nd gen gs. I have heard of them making a stiff ride but they do last a hell of a lot longer than the factory brushings. i would thnk they are def worth it
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Not for me. I may be going back to OEM arms. I have the daizen caster arm bushing on my car and even then I'm at the point where I can't stand them. Factory arms last long enough that I'm willing to change them out once every 6 years or 80k miles
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Originally Posted by ceelo
I was just going to say, i have energy suspension full kit on my 94' GSR and it handles with the best of them. But it is extremely rough, not something I would want on my GS. It's borderline un-safe on rough roads, especially at high speeds.
yeah its great on the track but i hate them on the street

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Hey if you want the brushings I have seem some less expensive brushings on eBay but recently i didnt see any for 2nd gen gs. I have heard of them making a stiff ride but they do last a hell of a lot longer than the factory brushings. i would thnk they are def worth it
whats a brushing?

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Not for me. I may be going back to OEM arms. I have the daizen caster arm bushing on my car and even then I'm at the point where I can't stand them. Factory arms last long enough that I'm willing to change them out once every 6 years or 80k miles
so u cant stand them why? due to their ride quality?
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So which ones would you guys recommend replacing with poly and delrin, and which ones should be OEM? I think I have to replace my front left shock mount, I'm hearing an interesting "clunk" on random speed bumps.
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Originally Posted by sakataj


so u cant stand them why? due to their ride quality?
id like to know too.
Old 10-19-09 | 10:35 AM
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Every time I go over those little circular bumps on the road, it's pretty jarring. With the OEM bushings, my car would glide over easily without feeling too firm.


I also have more rattles now than before since I can feel most imperfections on the road. Don't worry, it doesn't ride like a full on race car..just a bit too firm/rough for my taste.

On the positive side, steering feels a bit tighter.
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