Hey UNGN feel free to chime in on this 1. I am in the process of doing the lower body mounts for the T. I need to know which body mounts are missing from factory. This may be self explanatory tho, so if it is then let me know. I just don't want any surprises when I get down under her. Also I bought the stiffest lowers gm sells for our cars. I think there are seven of these lower bushings that r missing. Any info will be appreciated. thanx.
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Gary Wells
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might have a chart, and Kirban's catalogue shows the non missing and the missing locations.
might have a chart, and Kirban's catalogue shows the non missing and the missing locations.
fullahotair
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Sorry i am hijacking the thread, but i have question pertaining to the bushings, specifically the GNX bushing, which may help both you and I out. How does the GNX bushing get secured? There isn't a nut in secured in the body for it, do i need to weld a nut in so it doesn't spin, or does the bushing just sit in place with no nuts/bolts?
Thanks
Nathyn
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Nathyn
fullahotair
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Alpha, thanks for the clarification.
Nathyn
Nathyn
Steve,
Good question! Answer is not so easy.
I had not driven my car in 15 years so I cannot remember how it rode "before". My guess would be that you would not notice the change in ride comfort and handling. If you are a serious autocrosser, you might have a "calibrated butt" that could detect the change. In any case, I would install the GNX bushing to tie the frame and body together better. If you car has 100,000 miles plus and has been "used and abused", I would strongly consider new bushings and since the poly bushings are less expensive than stock bushings, I would go with the poly bushings.
Conrad
Note: The GNX bushing is available by itself. If you buy the Energy Suspension body bushing kit, it contains the GNX bushings.
PS. The bushing are a pain to install as you must lift the body off the frame to install the upper half of the bushing. Not easy but doable. It would be a fairly easy 2 person job. I did it myself and it was frustrating.
PSS. Steve, AOL will not let me respond to your e-mail. I live in Albemarle about 45 minutes NE of Charlotte. E-mail your telephone number and I will call.
Good question! Answer is not so easy.
I had not driven my car in 15 years so I cannot remember how it rode "before". My guess would be that you would not notice the change in ride comfort and handling. If you are a serious autocrosser, you might have a "calibrated butt" that could detect the change. In any case, I would install the GNX bushing to tie the frame and body together better. If you car has 100,000 miles plus and has been "used and abused", I would strongly consider new bushings and since the poly bushings are less expensive than stock bushings, I would go with the poly bushings.
Conrad
Note: The GNX bushing is available by itself. If you buy the Energy Suspension body bushing kit, it contains the GNX bushings.
PS. The bushing are a pain to install as you must lift the body off the frame to install the upper half of the bushing. Not easy but doable. It would be a fairly easy 2 person job. I did it myself and it was frustrating.
PSS. Steve, AOL will not let me respond to your e-mail. I live in Albemarle about 45 minutes NE of Charlotte. E-mail your telephone number and I will call.
Steve,
Good question! Answer is not so easy.
I had not driven my car in 15 years so I cannot remember how it rode "before". My guess would be that you would not notice the change in ride comfort and handling. If you are a serious autocrosser, you might have a "calibrated butt" that could detect the change. In any case, I would install the GNX bushing to tie the frame and body together better. If you car has 100,000 miles plus and has been "used and abused", I would strongly consider new bushings and since the poly bushings are less expensive than stock bushings, I would go with the poly bushings.
Conrad
Note: The GNX bushing is available by itself. If you buy the Energy Suspension body bushing kit, it contains the GNX bushings.
PS. The bushing are a pain to install as you must lift the body off the frame to install the upper half of the bushing. Not easy but doable. It would be a fairly easy 2 person job. I did it myself and it was frustrating.
PSS. Steve, AOL will not let me respond to your e-mail. I live in Albemarle about 45 minutes NE of Charlotte. E-mail your telephone number and I will call.
Good question! Answer is not so easy.
I had not driven my car in 15 years so I cannot remember how it rode "before". My guess would be that you would not notice the change in ride comfort and handling. If you are a serious autocrosser, you might have a "calibrated butt" that could detect the change. In any case, I would install the GNX bushing to tie the frame and body together better. If you car has 100,000 miles plus and has been "used and abused", I would strongly consider new bushings and since the poly bushings are less expensive than stock bushings, I would go with the poly bushings.
Conrad
Note: The GNX bushing is available by itself. If you buy the Energy Suspension body bushing kit, it contains the GNX bushings.
PS. The bushing are a pain to install as you must lift the body off the frame to install the upper half of the bushing. Not easy but doable. It would be a fairly easy 2 person job. I did it myself and it was frustrating.
PSS. Steve, AOL will not let me respond to your e-mail. I live in Albemarle about 45 minutes NE of Charlotte. E-mail your telephone number and I will call.
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