HighMileage
Albany,NY
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- Jul 24, 2010
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My '87 GN has the original bushings. I looked at a few. They are cracked/loose,etc. All of the rattles and flopping fenders tell me it's time for replacement.
I'm planning on replacing mine myself,on a carpeted concrete floor in an unheated garage. Not pleasant in a Northeast winter,I know. But I'd rather chip away at it,knowing it will be done right. I have plenty of scissors jacks and stands.
Question 1: How about the idea of loosening one side...then removing the other side? That way the body won't be completey off and risk mis-alignment.
Question 2: Which vendor would you recommend? I've seen Kirbans mentioned as well as G-body.
I want the softest ride possible because of the bad roads up here,but I want durability. So Poly is probably my choice?
I do want every bushing plus the GNX bushing.
Btw,I have already gone under the car and attempted loosening a few of the bolts with a 1/2in ratchet. Each gave way easily. No rust.
Someone mentioned that they were going to write a how-to on this,but I couldn't find it. I did search this topic.
Thanks for your input.
Steve. '87 GN,T-tops. <--with more rattles than my '79 RV !
I'm planning on replacing mine myself,on a carpeted concrete floor in an unheated garage. Not pleasant in a Northeast winter,I know. But I'd rather chip away at it,knowing it will be done right. I have plenty of scissors jacks and stands.
Question 1: How about the idea of loosening one side...then removing the other side? That way the body won't be completey off and risk mis-alignment.
Question 2: Which vendor would you recommend? I've seen Kirbans mentioned as well as G-body.
I want the softest ride possible because of the bad roads up here,but I want durability. So Poly is probably my choice?
I do want every bushing plus the GNX bushing.
Btw,I have already gone under the car and attempted loosening a few of the bolts with a 1/2in ratchet. Each gave way easily. No rust.
Someone mentioned that they were going to write a how-to on this,but I couldn't find it. I did search this topic.
Thanks for your input.
Steve. '87 GN,T-tops. <--with more rattles than my '79 RV !