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Posted: Apr 01, 2005 4:10 PM
by Jon in Richmond
What is the recommended stiffness for the subframe bushings?
TIA
Posted: Apr 01, 2005 4:32 PM
by dasMafia
stiffer = better IMO.... those are the one pieces I'd prefer to have harder than necessary.... softer control arm bushings would be far far preferable... IMO.
so I'd use 80, given the choice....
Posted: Apr 01, 2005 5:29 PM
by louielouie
I used 60 in my bushings since the original rubber is about 60 and I didn't need/want all the transmitted noise plus the added strain on the remaining components. They still feel good.
Posted: Apr 02, 2005 2:52 PM
by Shawn D.
I used 60.
Posted: Apr 02, 2005 7:10 PM
by derek
Another vote for 60 here.
Posted: Apr 03, 2005 12:48 AM
by FastFiver
[QUOTE="Jon in Richmond"]What is the recommended stiffness for the subframe bushings?
TIA[/QUOTE]
I don't know, but if I send you mine, and cash, will you do them as well?
Posted: Apr 03, 2005 2:28 PM
by Ed
I imagine that if you start with fresh subframe mounts, 60 durometer will be fine. The 94 filled ones on my old 535is were still in perfect condition when I sold the car so I'll probably step down to 80 or 60 on my 528e.
Ed