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Old 10-01-03, 02:21 AM
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Default who , what the best bushing kit 4 my sc300

looking for a bushing kit for my 93 sc300

anyone selling their's let me know or do you know were i could buy from and whats good out there
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Daizen bushings...
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what exactly does bushings do?
Old 10-08-03, 09:23 PM
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They are the leftovers from when you trim a bush.

j/k..for real though..
TM engineering - daizen bushings.
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Originally posted by mrshabo
what exactly does bushings do?
I also would like to know what this replacement enhances.
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Originally posted by ChronoJ1
I also would like to know what this replacement enhances.
makes your car sit properly without slouch. All the suspension joints have bushings where they meet so metal and metal are not rubbing. The old rubber bushings that comes with the car deteriorates and can cause sagging and can also make it difficult or impossible to align the wheels correctly. The bushings will also firm up the suspension.
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Originally posted by VSsc400
makes your car sit properly without slouch. All the suspension joints have bushings where they meet so metal and metal are not rubbing. The old rubber bushings that comes with the car deteriorates and can cause sagging and can also make it difficult or impossible to align the wheels correctly. The bushings will also firm up the suspension.
They are polyutherene bushings are fairly popular, not just for Lexus or Toyota,

Polyutherene is a form of a plastic (I think). It is a very hard material with glossy texture. You have to make sure you grease it like you never greased anything before!

That brings me to a question. Does anyone know if the Daizen bushings have grooves/channels for the grease? I know my friend's Fiero bushings do.

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the website is actuall www.TMengineering.net not .com
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They aren't polyurethane.

Yes there are grooves. PM doublewhoosh or contact TM engineering directly for information.
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Originally posted by Lvangundy
They aren't polyurethane.

Yes there are grooves. PM doublewhoosh or contact TM engineering directly for information.
I already ordered them. Coming in on friday. Thanks Todd (from TM Engineering).

Chris
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Originally posted by Lvangundy
They aren't polyurethane.

Yes there are grooves. PM doublewhoosh or contact TM engineering directly for information.
taken directly from TMengineering site.

Polyurethane Control Arm Bushings
Improved handling and performance - Complete set includes upper and lower bushings
Permanent solution to worn rubber bushings
Old 10-28-03, 06:32 AM
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My Daizen control arm bushings, camber kit, and sway bar bushings just came in, hopefully I will be installing them this weekend, any last minute hints or tips anyone would like to share with me before I begin this installation?
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I have a spare set of front upper control arm bushings from them if someone wants em. $40.

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I've got a set of lower UHMW bushings that I'd had in for eight months before I figured out that the real problem was the balljoints;$50 for those if anyone wants 'em.
I got some complete new control arms finally.
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My Whiteline bushings have been great.
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