Solid Bushings

[enjoi.this]

Anyone tried using solid aluminum sub frame bushings? It will transfer a lot more road noise over stock but I'm tired of the rear frame shifting on hard corners. Would just get the beech performance ones since they are poly, i think? But being broke sucks. I have aluminum stock and a lathe only thing it will cost is my time.

 

[Poodles]

Retorque the subframe fasteners, but I really doubt it's the frame moving...

 

[becauseican]

BIC Performance was the first to design and develop these. We tried aluminum first but it was a bit harsh. We now use Nylon for our spacers. Yes it will transmit more road noise and amplify and noise that may come from your diff, but the benefits are well worth it. The subframe can move 1/2 -3/4" up and down which is a huge contributer to wheel hop and the "floating feeling". The handling is much more crisp with the spacers installed.

They are also on sale right now at BIC, $75 shipped. PM for details. I see that you are in BC too, stop by and pick these up if you want, we are in Langley.

 

[hvyman]

Why did toyota make it with a space?

 

[IJ.]

Why did toyota make it with a space?

NVH, A70's are a luxobarge

 

[hvyman]

Ah i see.

So for performance wise it would be better to get spacers to pick up the slack?

 

[IJ.]

Same reason they hung NVH weights all over the place on our cars as if they're not fat enough....

 

[Angry7M]

NVH, A70's are a luxobarge

Straight from Urbandictionary.com

1. My old 1970 Ford LTD performed very well, and would now be considered a luxobarge.

2. That gangsta has a pimped-out luxobarge to carry his hoes and gym bag.

 

[Poodles]

Ah i see.

So for performance wise it would be better to get spacers to pick up the slack?

As would stipping the interior, removing all creature comforts, power steering, air conditioning, all insulation (temp and sound)...

But then you wouldn't have a Supra...

 

[hvyman]

Im not interested in removing any of that.

 

[gofastgeorge]

I have the poly ronnie-k bushings, and love them !

 

[Poodles]

Poly is as stiff as I'd go. My suspension is already a bit....harsh.

 

[enjoi.this]

BIC Performance was the first to design and develop these. We tried aluminum first but it was a bit harsh. We now use Nylon for our spacers. Yes it will transmit more road noise and amplify and noise that may come from your diff, but the benefits are well worth it. The subframe can move 1/2 -3/4" up and down which is a huge contributer to wheel hop and the "floating feeling". The handling is much more crisp with the spacers installed.

They are also on sale right now at BIC, $75 shipped. PM for details. I see that you are in BC too, stop by and pick these up if you want, we are in Langley.

I like the sounds of your nylon spacers and the price. PM sent!

Thanks guys