RCF/GSF bushings
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RCF/GSF bushings
Looking to upgrade my AWD with these. I’m confused as to the offset/neutral nomenclature on mylparts.com. Forgive me if this sounds dumb,but which one for which application? TIA
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The vehicle is manufactured with the standard offset bushing (Offset 0).
You would select the offset +20 or -20 is you needed to adjust the Caster.
If you don't have any issues with your alignment that you are aware of, then select the Offset 0 for the GS-F bushing.
I think that answers your mention...maybe
You would select the offset +20 or -20 is you needed to adjust the Caster.
If you don't have any issues with your alignment that you are aware of, then select the Offset 0 for the GS-F bushing.
I think that answers your mention...maybe
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The vehicle is manufactured with the standard offset bushing (Offset 0).
You would select the offset +20 or -20 is you needed to adjust the Caster.
If you don't have any issues with your alignment that you are aware of, then select the Offset 0 for the GS-F bushing.
I think that answers your mention...maybe
You would select the offset +20 or -20 is you needed to adjust the Caster.
If you don't have any issues with your alignment that you are aware of, then select the Offset 0 for the GS-F bushing.
I think that answers your mention...maybe
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Thanks for the reply. I just got the SPC camber arms installed along with an alignment a month ago and now I’m away for the winter and have only driven the car a couple hundred miles. As far as I can remember, all the alignment specs were in the green(within factory specs). Toe is almost dead on zero. Would I need another alignment after installing these bushings? Thanks again.
In theory...if the vehicle has the standard bushings and you replace them with the GS/RC standard bushings, and mark the old mounting points of the old bushings bracket and install the new ones in the same spot, then you shouldn't need an alignment.
In reality, no two parts are 100% the exact same, so even though the bushings from the IS and GS/RC may use the same bracket that houses the bushings, an attempt to install the new ones in the exact same position should be enough that you won't notice.
Trying your best, it could even still be a hair off. Will this effect the alignment enough to a point you will notice it...probably not.
If your caster was good and even from side to side before, then it should still be the same way.
Absolute worst case scenario is the steering is a little off center and you may need the front toe adjusted.
Drive it and see first...if it drives straight and the steering is straight, I wouldn't bother.
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There's two answers to that...in theory and in reality.
In theory...if the vehicle has the standard bushings and you replace them with the GS/RC standard bushings, and mark the old mounting points of the old bushings bracket and install the new ones in the same spot, then you shouldn't need an alignment.
In reality, no two parts are 100% the exact same, so even though the bushings from the IS and GS/RC may use the same bracket that houses the bushings, an attempt to install the new ones in the exact same position should be enough that you won't notice.
Trying your best, it could even still be a hair off. Will this effect the alignment enough to a point you will notice it...probably not.
If your caster was good and even from side to side before, then it should still be the same way.
Absolute worst case scenario is the steering is a little off center and you may need the front toe adjusted.
Drive it and see first...if it drives straight and the steering is straight, I wouldn't bother.
In theory...if the vehicle has the standard bushings and you replace them with the GS/RC standard bushings, and mark the old mounting points of the old bushings bracket and install the new ones in the same spot, then you shouldn't need an alignment.
In reality, no two parts are 100% the exact same, so even though the bushings from the IS and GS/RC may use the same bracket that houses the bushings, an attempt to install the new ones in the exact same position should be enough that you won't notice.
Trying your best, it could even still be a hair off. Will this effect the alignment enough to a point you will notice it...probably not.
If your caster was good and even from side to side before, then it should still be the same way.
Absolute worst case scenario is the steering is a little off center and you may need the front toe adjusted.
Drive it and see first...if it drives straight and the steering is straight, I wouldn't bother.
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I got the negative offset bushing (0.30 degrees) because lowering changed the alignment of the caster out of spec. Sasnuke noted GS/RC bushings .. but they need to be GSF/RCF.
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To make amends, here are the part numbers to be absolutely sure (these are the 0 Offset bushing part numbers):
48075-24010
48076-24010
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https://www.megazip.net/zapchasti-dl...?q=48075-24010
https://www.megazip.net/zapchasti-dl...?q=48076-24010
Pretty cheap.
10% coupon code on the site too.
https://www.megazip.net/zapchasti-dl...?q=48076-24010
Pretty cheap.
10% coupon code on the site too.
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https://www.megazip.net/zapchasti-dl...?q=48075-24010
https://www.megazip.net/zapchasti-dl...?q=48076-24010
Pretty cheap.
10% coupon code on the site too.
https://www.megazip.net/zapchasti-dl...?q=48076-24010
Pretty cheap.
10% coupon code on the site too.
I thought the shipping from Japan was going to be brutal, but it was super cheap.
I'm almost waiting for the the shoe to drop...lol!
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Providence! Discountpartsmonster just reported that they are on back order and gave me the option to cancel, so I did and got them from your links. Even better, shipping was the same to my door (Canada) as it is to the US! So total of $84 shipped versus $114 plus pickup fee.
Cheers.
Cheers.
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Providence! Discountpartsmonster just reported that they are on back order and gave me the option to cancel, so I did and got them from your links. Even better, shipping was the same to my door (Canada) as it is to the US! So total of $84 shipped versus $114 plus pickup fee.
Cheers.
Cheers.
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Just arrived at my door from Japan after 2 weeks from the time I ordered it.
Now if it wasn't -30C (-22F) out with slush, snow, and salt all over my car I'd be under there installing. Will be a nice Sunday install...a couple months from now.
Now if it wasn't -30C (-22F) out with slush, snow, and salt all over my car I'd be under there installing. Will be a nice Sunday install...a couple months from now.
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Since spare parts are supplied from the manufacturer's stock, we always need time to get them. Usually handling time in Japanese warehouse is around 5-6 business days and 4-7 business days in UAE.