[Shotimes] V8/Gen III subframe bushings

[epperly1@optonline.net]

I have done 2 so far. The first set were of the plastic type with the nubs. The set I got from Ford last year were metal with no nub.

            Ken



----- Original Message -----
From: Dave Garber <dgarber@servicelinklp.com>
Date: Wednesday, May 4, 2005 9:37 am
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] V8/Gen III subframe bushings

> Paul listed where to get them and the part numbers in another 
> post. But
> he didn't mention what you need to do to make them work, so I'll 
> answerthat for ya.
> 
> Basically, the Gen 3 subframes have notches in the bushing holes 
> insteadof the little nut and bolt (three of them IIRC) that the 
> earlier units
> had. So when you get the Gen 3 units, you need to either grind off the
> nubs (is that a word?) on the bushings, or create notches in your
> subframe. I just removed the nubs from the bushings. I used a sharp
> knife and just cut them off actually. Worked really well. Other than
> that, they are a direct bolt-in replacement.
> 
> 
> Dave Garber
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
> [shotimes-admin@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Edward Mazurek
> Sent: Tuesday, May 03, 2005 7:21 PM
> To: SHOTimes
> Subject: [Shotimes] V8/Gen III subframe bushings
> 
> Hi,
> 
> A couple of you mentioned that the V8/Gen III subframe bushings are
> firmer than my 95's but not as harsh as the Aluminum/Delrin. So, that
> sounds like a good way to go. I don't see these on SHO Nut. Are 
> these a
> dealer only item or is there a better place to go?
> 
> What modifications do I need to make to them to make them work on 
> my 95
> MTX?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Ed
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