JJay03 Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 I will be taking the front end apart before long to replace some parts and figured while it was down it might be a good time for a bushing upgrade. What options are out there that improve over stock and are not polyurethane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecBamf41 Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 not poly? why BNR18g on 93oct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJay03 Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 I dont like it. Its noisy and it binds easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted March 4, 2012 I Donated Share Posted March 4, 2012 There are no other options. And poly is great if you install it correctly -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JJay03 Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 Not really but for some applications its ok. Ive used them for about everything that can be poly and never liked them. For motor mounts they suck too much nvh for 4 bangers on my v8 camaro they worked great though. For control arms they bind too much but certain links they can be ik of you have a rod end on the other end. For sway bar mount bushings they are a pita to keep quiet but are not too bad if they are greasable. Its not that difficult to install them correctly so not sure what you mean there unless people are not torquing the suspension under load and not using the correct grease. Any way I prefer rod ends, rubber, or some kind of non binding joint like the roto joint UMI offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted March 4, 2012 I Donated Share Posted March 4, 2012 Properly torqued and properly greased they are not that bad IMO. Yeah, NHV is a little more, but just like any car modifications there are ups and downs. -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmattyxcore Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Bumping thread for info. I am in need of replacing my LCA bushings and would like to get something better than stock but can't afford the $170 price tag that comes with going Whiteline. I don't care what material they are made of though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttnio Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Rallispec.com...GroupN bushings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmattyxcore Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Forgive me for sounding like a total newbie but out of the GRB, GDB/A, and GC8, what would be the preferred set to order. I'm not knowledgeable about suspensions in general and would love to get to learn. (Any good reads?) I have a 95 legacy BD if that helps put at all. Thanks for the link ttnio, I was trying to find GroupN from an earlier post and couldn't find a site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttnio Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 Email Dave @ > tech@rallispec.com about product availability. He can assist you better than I can. Good luck on your find... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmattyxcore Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 awesome thank you for the info edit: still waiting on a reply from rallispec, will update when I get a response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttnio Posted September 28, 2012 Share Posted September 28, 2012 Patience young man. Dave will email back. Do you know if your LCA's bushing, is a large o a small unit. Our 4th Generation takes a large bushing. Not sure, if we have the same kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmattyxcore Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 yeah after I posted that I had to tell myself the same, its only been a day. I will double check tomorrow morning on the bushings and try to get a measurement. With some luck I'll have a spare CR123 battery for my calipers somewhere lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecBamf41 Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Patience young man. Dave will email back. Do you know if your LCA's bushing, is a large o a small unit. Our 4th Generation takes a large bushing. Not sure, if we have the same kind. we use the same fitting bushing for almost all models of the impreza. after 2nd gen the legacy changed its whole setup chassis wise. BNR18g on 93oct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattmattyxcore Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Good to know. I was looking at the GRB ones in particular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttnio Posted September 29, 2012 Share Posted September 29, 2012 Good to know. I was looking at the GRB ones in particular. Part no. RST- 2027 -R as per RAllispec. You will need 2 pieces.This is the GRB bushing for our front rear LCA. (GroupN bushing). It's a harden rubber material & heavyweight compare to OEM. It made a difference on the steering. I paid $119.00 shipped for a pair last January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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