06leggy Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Hi guys i'm new to this forum but seems to me you guys are more knowledgeable then most out there so I figured i'd ask a question that's been driving me up the wall. First of let me say that i've been at this for about 2 days and i can't seem to find a solution. First off my girl friend owns a 06 Legacy 2.5i SE and she had a friend replace the front bushings, well everything was good for a while but then there was a horrible grinding sound, i look under the car and there's this plate that's looks to be out of place, I took the plate off and it seems like her friend completely missed to put the plate back on. Well I didn't trust him to take it back to him so i'd thought i'd give it a go at putting it back on, it seemed simple enough, the 2 bolts that were at the chassis came off easy but when i tried to take the nut off the bushing it wouldn't give and i didn't want to pull too hard cause i was afraid i might tear the bushing. I included some pictures, if someone could pelase help me i'd appreciate it. thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heedz Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 you're gonna have to wrench it either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06leggy Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share Posted May 14, 2012 what do you mean? so should i pull that nut till it pops? or do i need to take the control arm off to take the nut off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 what do you mean? so should i pull that nut till it pops? or do i need to take the control arm off to take the nut off? The nut is what stops the control arm from falling off, well... that and the plate your friend forgot to reinstall. Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06leggy Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share Posted May 14, 2012 i see, so it's safe to turn it till it comes off then? the bushing wont mess up? it's just a tad scary cause when i tried to turn it the bushing starts to twist too and i don't want to tear it. I'm guessing i should put a jack under control arm so it doesn't fall on my face right? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06leggy Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share Posted May 14, 2012 i just tried as hard as i could and that thing is not nut there is not coming off, any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 I think it's time you just took the car to a professional before things get any worse than they already are. Oh, and when you see this 'friend' again, kick him in the nuts. Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06leggy Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share Posted May 14, 2012 I finally got the nut off, i just had to really tug on it really super hard till it popped off, but the bad news is that that bushing is pretty much toast.... again. It seems like the bushing was trying to fuse with the nut and the bushing itself looks pretty disfigured. Looks like the plate, apart from keeping the control arm in it's place, also keeps the shape and form of the bushing. I had to get crafty because the bolt was bent so the plate wouldn't go on all three bolt placements so i had to tie the plate to the bolt with the bushing and the other side of the plate to the one on the chasis, i had to use it as brace to straighten the bolt to get the last one to fit, it was noiseless for a minute then starting clunking which told me it was straighten then went back down there put in the last bolt at the end and CHA-CHA (dale king of the hill) it was aligned and fixed..... at least until I order new bushings. Any recommendations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwm5094 Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 whiteline, avo, buy from a vendor here for best price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted May 14, 2012 Share Posted May 14, 2012 Group N Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Shoot us an email and we can set you up with AVO, Whiteline or GroupN bushings. Where are you located? -mike http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpghttp://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/141039922.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://upload.pbase.com/image/137566671.jpg 11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts. Call directly as We carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us. AIM: AZP Installs | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.2971 | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heedz Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 There's also J-Speed by Marche in Japan, really good one, although I just got my Perrin PSRS just installed love it. What are you looking to get out of your car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 There's also J-Speed by Marche in Japan, really good one, although I just got my Perrin PSRS just installed love it. What are you looking to get out of your car? It's for his GFs 2.5i, my guess is daily driver. -mike http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpghttp://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/141039922.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://upload.pbase.com/image/137566671.jpg 11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts. Call directly as We carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us. AIM: AZP Installs | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.2971 | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumfoo1 Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 are these bushings being shot what would cause some shimmy in the car under hard cornering or light braking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssbtech Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 I don't know about shimmy but when I went from factory to poly bushings, the front end felt much better and less flobbery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heedz Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Just get some avo non caster bushings then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 It's his GFs car, so I would recommend getting OEM bushings. No need to dump $$$ in a car that's not going to be modded. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
W.K.S. Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 It's his GFs car, so I would recommend getting OEM bushings. No need to dump $$$ in a car that's not going to be modded. I agree, cheaper and more comfort than performance oriented. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssbtech Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 Doesn't matter if it/s a 2.5i, anytime you're changing bits like this it makes sense to upgrade them. The OEM bushings tear regularly anyway and any money saved getting OEM bushings will be wasted on buying them again and again. There's very little extra NVH with poly bushings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted May 15, 2012 Share Posted May 15, 2012 In some cases it does matter, Polys are know to crack and tear too. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heedz Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Wellllll since the stocks dont last a long time usually replacing with the aftermarket probably will last longer hence install prices included its cheaper to buy those instead. Unless you get a bad batch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fahr_side Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 There's very little extra NVH with poly bushings. My Powerflex bushings squeak and moan worse than my wife. There is no more harshness IF I never slow below about 50kph. Obligatory '[URL="http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/2008-gh8-238668.html?t=238668"]build thread[/URL]' Increased capacity to 2.7 liters, still turbo, but no longer need spark plugs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZP Installs Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 It's his GFs car, so I would recommend getting OEM bushings. No need to dump $$$ in a car that's not going to be modded. Except they will need to be replaced again in another 50k miles. -mike http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/91072632.jpghttp://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/141039922.jpg http://www.pbase.com/paisan/image/133406601.jpg http://upload.pbase.com/image/137566671.jpg 11+ Years Maintaining, Modifying and Educating TriState Subaru Enthusiasts. Call directly as We carry almost every manufacturer now, so before you buy parts call us. AIM: AZP Installs | E-mail: sales@azpinstalls.com | 725 Fairfield Ave | Kenilworth, NJ 07033 | 908.248.2971 | T-1 Certified Amsoil Direct Jobber "Race Tested, Enthusiast Approved!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJuan Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Polys need maintainance (regreasing from time to time), as long as he doesn't mind the up keep on his GFs car. My wife's balls are delicious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackhore Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Polys need maintainance (regreasing from time to time), as long as he doesn't mind the up keep on his GFs car. She'll be gone by then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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