How much does it cost approximately to have them replaced? I've tried searching but all it comes up with is DIY guides and tips. Doing it myself is not really an option due to suicidal work hours and lack of proper tools. What bushes have you replaced the originals with? Would you recommend them? Thanks in advance Tom
You can always buy replacement bushes from Nissan, but a better option would be Superpro urathane bushes or contact Whiteline suspension. To replace all the cradle bushes requiers it to be removed, huge job. You can use "pineapples" that act as a spacer between the cradle and the floor or bolt flange for a better ride and cost about $100 and would be 1hr labour to fit and are very popular.
From what I've read on the forum Nissan doesn't sell replacement subframe bushes and rather than using pineapples or spacers, I'd rather have the problem replaced rather than patched up. I'm aware that the subframe needs to be removed and it's a big job and the figure will be quite high. Cheers
Figure on between 12-16 hours labour depending on who does it for most of the front & back bushings. The energy suspension kit from coz is approx $300US. At an average hourly ballpark rate of ~$75, shipping and current exchange rates you are looking at 'around' $1300-1500ish. Factor in a couple shockies, ancillary bits and extra time removing really stubborn original bushings and you are looking close to $2K. It is a big investment but the end result is a car that feels 'new'. Mine have been done and I'd do it again but I'd prob reccommend getting stock Nissan rubber bushings instead of the stiff energy suspension bushings if you are an old timer like me who likes their comfort :zlove: . Coz has the stock ones also.
I've got an Energy Suspension Master Bushing Kit in stock if you're interested... Just PM me. Oh and for labour, you're looking at around 1k for the whole kit installed (that's on top of the price for the kit).
If you don't mind a stiff ride then the Energy Suspension Master Kit is the way to go. Can be purchased on eBay and delivered from the US for under $250. TTZed.com also have them available. As mentioned, the installation is the killer, particularly on the rear subframe. Putting in some Pineapples might be the go if you're strapped for cash.
what stock bushings are you having trouble with? I would just replace the ones needed with stock, unless you are having wheel hop problems from to much power. then you can do the solid collars which are very easy to install. the most common bushings to go bad are the front tension rod ones, and I would use the nismo bushings for those, and most z32 owners who are having traction issues install the collars in the rear. if you want to do all of them it will require you to drop the entire rear subframe which is a lot of labor. Good luck
If you are concerned with it being a big job then you could do what I did, Get another cradle and have someone remove the old bushes ( I used a gas axe but wouldn't recomend this unless you are very good with one) This way you can get the cradle shot blasted and painted or powder coated and it will look good when refitted Once the cradle is ready to go in it shouldn't take more than 8 hours for a good workshop to do.
geez man, what a bad way to up your post count. Not all of the bushings, the main ones but not all. ES also has another set of bushings for the rear spindle/hub knuckles. If you are installing the CNC machined aluminium collars, you can buy the ones with the split in the top so you just have to drop your subframe about an inch and slide them in. Not a hard job at all.
im running pzp subframe spacers. very neat product. easy install takes about 10 mins. and u dont have 2 go 2 the pain of removing the subframe and diff and pressing in new bushings
Mine is a bit rough also but have no idea where to start replacing. Have been told my shockies etc are fine, so may just have to buy a kit from somewhere and get them put on as finances permit. Was trying to think today who had a kit for sale on here not so long ago. Good luck to you, I am in the same boat. Fran
Thanks for the replies guys scrawni - i like your idea. i guess having another subframe would give you time to give it a proper clean and save a bit of money and you can always sell the old frame once you have the clean one put in I am having wheel hop problems with the car like many of you. It's very hard to put the power down with the wheel hopping and it annoys the living hell out of me. What makes it worse is the car is very mildly modded so it's not like it's putting out massive amount of power. I'd rather spend the money on making the car handle rather then mod the engine to get more power out of it that i can't put to the ground. I've got coilovers in it so i doubt the wheel hop is caused by worn shocks. ZRATED - PM sent Thanks
