How to install poly bushings on your subaru (front)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ต.ค. 2024
- This tutorial works on most Impreza / Forester / Legacy / Outback / Liberty. The set I installed is from Strongflex. THIS IS NOT SPONSORED. I just like this brand. Good value for your money.
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We, The Dutch Garage, are not responsible for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Information given in this video does not guarantee the desired outcome. Any injury, damage or loss that may result from improper use of the tools, equipment, or the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not The Dutch Garage.
Superb video! I also want to mention I really loved the unexpected humor at 7:46, thank you for not editing that out, I almost fell on the floor laughing.
Sir you are an expert bushing 'luber'. Thanks for the vid.
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Thank you for this video. I did my 2005 sti bushings using your video as a guide.
Glad it was useful!
@@TheDutchGarage yah man just finished. Still didnt fix my knocking noise while turning at slow speed. Only thing left to replace now is the damn inner tie rods..
I like how his vice says “never front”. Good advice 👍🏼
strength of this video compared to other similar ones is there isn't a $750 special tool needed to be purchased or a workshop press needed to push out the bushings. great work. extremely helpful cheers
Tools make the job faster and easier but for a home gamer it's not that important.
This video is gonna help me a lot in the near future, thanks for taking the time to make this
No problem
I've just installed alloy control arms to my 2003 wrx wagon today and I utilized stronglex bushes as well. I didnt have any problems with fitment to the crossmember at all, thanks for the video though handy to see it done first before tackling it myself! Cheers :)
Thats great to hear! Strongflex makes some nice bushings.
Found another vid a few days ago where they used teflon plumbers tape to wrap around the poly bushing before greasing and pressing. This supposedly stops/prevents any type of future squeaking/noise from the bushing. Might be something you want to look into, either way thanks for the video. Very helpful for me in 2019!
I never seen that before, sounds interesting. thanks for the tip!
Thank you for this! I am planning a full polly suspension retrofit for my WRX next spring.
Poly is always the best option!
fare play to you guys for making this video as a tutorial, done mine tonight and its no walk in the park.
It can be a tedious job indeed, but is it's doable.
The proper way to do the transverse link rear mounts, (AKA how to get them torqued because a torque wrench won't fit in the space where the nut is when the link is on the car), is to mark the mounts before removal from the transverse link, (I used a straight edge to make a mark on them in line with the black mount on the transverse link), then when you put it back together you then line the marks up again and then torque the rear nut to the correct torque while keeping it lined up. Then you install the transverse link onto the car. The mount to body bolts should also then be torqued to 250nm with the vehicle at curb weight.
That is a simple trick indeed. Thank you for sharing.
Excellent step by step instructions, torque settings are really nice to have too. Found your video trying to find if I needed to reuse the rubber washers either side of the rear lower arm bush with the strongflex kit
Glad it is of use to you.
fantastic video great entertainment for a Saturday afternoon
Thanks for the comment, its always nice to hear positive feedback!
Awesome man. This Car must be ride insane. Love it.
It sure is.
The bushes on my hatchback WRX need replacing so I've bought poly bushes and I was wondering if using a vice would work as I don't have a press but I do have several very hefty vices.
This video has reassured me. Thanks a lot
A good vice and a lot of lube will do the trick.
@@TheDutchGarage I've got plenty of both and a blowtorch for a bit of extra persuasion
Show no mercy, they can smell fear.
@@TheDutchGarage haha absolutely!
12:29 you do not have to loose them.. but if you do and turn them 180° it will increase your caster a bit :)
I’m dying at your simulation of the torque wrench with your box end wrench lmao. *Click. Click*
Thanks for the video/tutorial!
I found those exact bushings, and was wondering on doing mine.
This video will definitely help me doing the job!
Getting the bushings out there holes is the biggest problem. But just take your time.
I'm having a hell of a time getting the smaller bushing out... My dad and I had to Sawzall the metal sleeve...
It really can be a big pain indeed.
thank you helped a lot
i have a 1996 ej15 subaru impriza ..i would like this same package you have here ....great video
Thank you, just contact stongflex they will hook you up.
You can make a shop press pretty easy with a bottle jack and some metal stock, hell even a benchtop vice with sockets would do the trick.
I did option 2, but option 1 is better. Thanks for the advice!
i notice before you insert the new control arm bushing on .. there is a back plate and the the control arm bushing and then another plate/washer and then the nut... i dont have the back plate but i do hace the top piece... is it ok or should i take it back off and order a new back plate/washer? YOU CAN SEE AT 23:42
Man I love this video..motivate to do my legacy.by the way how is the car driving with the poly bushing?
Thanks! The car drives really convertible after doing this. I expected a bit more harsh ride but that is not the case. Steering is more direct that is something I really like.
My man got some busted ass knuckles. Means he has lots of experience, which is the best teacher.
That's years of frustration! thanks for the watching and the comment.
That penetrating oil did not do squat. Its suppose to left on overnight. Cant expect the oil to work against gravity in 3 seconds.
You are definitely not wrong here, but that is not the reason I use penetrating oil. I use it of easy of removal of the nuts and bolts not because the bolts are stuck or anything.
Put anti seize in the ball joint as well, while you're installing
That is definitely not a bad idea.
Сайлентблоки надо протягивать при нагруженной подвеске а не на весу, иначе порвет быстро.
Hallo Sir, sorry even with google translate I cant understand it. But thanks for watching and the comment!
Nuts and bolts of bushings to tighten under the loaded suspension, otherwise they will break quickly.
5:19 haha he said deezz nutss
I did didn't I, it was almost like a German accent.
The Dutch Garage haha u did.
Otherwise great vid
Thanks!
Trying to figure out what is better. My regular control arm bushing keep tearing like every other month and I want to use polyurethane or try it but I don't want the ride to be hard. Will I have the same ride quality ? and will the polyurethane bushings last longer ? maybe about 1 year or more without replacing again. Thanks.
I would use poly, but then not the hard version. More the "street" variant.
What was The size of socket that you used to press out the bushing on the arm
Sorry can't remember.
So that’s going to work like the factory ones?
Basically yes.
I replaced bushings on my IS300 with Strongflex poly bushings and now I'm realizing a fair bit of creaking noise. Any ideas on what I may have done wrong? Used a ton of the provided lube during the install.
There is a chance that some other thing starts creaking be course of the stiffer bushings. The way of least resistance. Be sure to check things like top mounts of your struts and other suspension components.
Good video.
Thank you.
Thanks for the translation! Yes en no, if its oem then YES YES YES god YES. You kill them in hours. Why? be course the center metal spacer is molded into the bushing and they will rip. But with poly it doesn't matter to much, Better Yes but not nesesery.
Hi, do the poly bushings squeak or make unusual noises at all?
Mine were dead silent.
Are those bushing stronger? 🤔 Stronger than the hard rubber?
Stronger isn't te right wordt I think. They are more tougher then rubber is.
Did you have to realign the car suspension?
Yes, just in case.
i have a 1996 subaru impriza could you tell me the set of strong flex bushings i would need to do a upgrade
Just contact them by mail info@strongflex.eu they will happily help you.
Would you know if these bushings would fit a 2017 wrx sport tech ?
Go to there website, they have a big selection. Or contact them by mail. There cool guys.
@@TheDutchGarage thank you I will give it a try. I’ve been having problems finding the front rearward bushing in poly which is easier to mount than the original one which needs to be pressed at an extra cost
Is there any aluminum control arm for the 2005 legacy out back
Hallo, Yes! you can use aluminium arms from a legacy BE of BH like my car. You can use almost all sabaru alu arms until 2004. After that there are some differences.
I'm fitting Strongflex red bushes to my Celica, having a bit of trouble with 2 on the rear subframe though, as I squeeze them in the vice they keep popping out sideways.
Have tried plenty of lube but they just wont go and have left the original shells in place as instructed, thinking of using a bolt to draw them through, anyone have any ideas?
Which one? There are a lot. Best ting to do is contact strongflex. I know they replay really quick. If i know witch one you have problems with i maybe can help you find a solution.
Hiya, it's the front bush on the lower wishbone ( rear subframe ). Had a similar problem on the front subframe but was able to insert the bush at an angle thus reducing the bulging effect, it then popped in no problem.
The bulging seems to be the problem, as you apply pressure to the bush it swells sideways thus requiring even more effort to push through bracket.
This latest one is a bit frustrating
Yes thats indeed a big issue with the softer poly or rubber bussings. What i do in most cases i put a big hose clamp around the part that bulges. then push it in and remove the clamp or place it a bit higher and push it furter. But be carefull you dont chew up the bushing. i use a old inner tube between the bushing and clamp for protection. Also be sure that the bore is as smooth as you can get it.
Hey good news, I have managed to fit the poly bushes, my technique is to install them at an approx. 45 degree angle in a hand operated press, by carefully applying pressure and supporting both bracket and bush to a point where the distortion allows the bush to collapse inside the bracket, at this point the bush pops into place and requires just a further push to drive home. Thanks for your help Dutch Garage : )
Great to hear that! Stuff like that can be really frustrating.
nice, thank you!
Thanks! If any questions please ask.
What kind of rachet is that bro
Hi, its from a Teng tools set.
5:19
That poor little vice.
Don't underestimate a Heuer vice! these are the best vices you can buy on this site of the great pond. Thanks for watching!
send me code of these exact bushings
Just have a quick look on there website. www.strongflex.eu/en/
Вместо хороших, оригинальных сайлентблоков и втулок - ты поставил эту китайскую подделку... теперь испортишь рычаги и стабилизатор... instead of good, original bushings - you put this Chinese fake ... now you are spoiling the levers and the stabilizer ...
Hallo, I do agree that you lose some ride comfort. and the stock bushings aren''t bad. But still I like this upgrade. But i do appreciate your critical comment and do understand that this "mod" isn't for every body. Thank you for watching!
You never ever apply heat to a metal part to change a bushing. This is where you can tell this person is not a mechanic.
There is no word wrong in that sentence. Thank you for watching!
Gilbert You sound very foolish my friend
Gilberto Domingo never apply heat to install a bushing? Haha some bushings you apply heat to the housing and deep freeze the bushing in a tool called a bearing freezer. Haha who is the mechanic? Not Gilberto.