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Todd808 · 07-16-2016, 04:57 AM

Aloha gang,
I installed the bmr cradle bushings. The rear end whine is now un bearable. I even have a supercharge, long tubes, no resonator and straight thru Borlas. Where's the best place to buy oem or better quality rubber bushings? I have to switch back. Thanks

camarosspower · 07-16-2016, 07:20 AM

I tried to get oem differential bushings put back on my car but they don't sell them. Idk about cradle bushings but same story I bet

FunkedOut · 07-16-2016, 10:02 AM

they used to sell the upgraded ones as part of the 1LE suspension package early on, then took them out of the pack.
I remember reading some guys buying an entire subframe as the only way to get those.
I tried to save mine when I took them out, but burned them enough to make trash of them.
Maybe try giving some performance shops a call and see if they can manage to get a set out in good shape.
Good luck.

Maybe try a diff swap? I have solid mounts and no whine. Mount might just have a noisy diff that the bushings masked.

JusticePete · 07-16-2016, 10:56 AM

Todd, do you have OE or aftermarket differential bushings?

Mrbowtie26 · 07-17-2016, 12:37 PM

Your diff is noisy and the stock bushings hid the problem.

BMR Sales · 07-18-2016, 12:16 PM

Cradle Bushing typically do not transmit the Noise & Vibration, while the Diff Bushings do. Did you replace the Diff Bushings when you did the Cradle Bushings?

Todd808 · 07-19-2016, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by BMR Sales

Cradle Bushing typically do not transmit the Noise & Vibration, while the Diff Bushings do. Did you replace the Diff Bushings when you did the Cradle Bushings?

Yup, I would like to find some offset rubber bushings for the diff so I can lower the car another 1/2 inch. Pain in the ass doing this job on jack stands. Cant even hear the supercharger, just rear end lol

olblue75 · 07-19-2016, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Todd808

Yup, I would like to find some offset rubber bushings for the diff so I can lower the car another 1/2 inch. Pain in the ass doing this job on jack stands. Cant even hear the supercharger, just rear end lol

The offset bushings wont lower ride height but they move the differential up to straighten the axle to a more parallel orientation to horizontal.

Todd808 · 07-19-2016, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by olblue75

The offset bushings wont lower ride height but they move the differential up to straighten the axle to a more parallel orientation to horizontal.

Exactly, I'm already lowered 1.5", I need to go another .5". But I don't want to do that without having the offset bushings in there. I have the 1000hp axels. But I don't want possible binding

Avalnch · 07-19-2016, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Todd808

Exactly, I'm already lowered 1.5", I need to go another .5". But I don't want to do that without having the offset bushings in there. I have the 1000hp axels. But I don't want possible binding

All the rubber bushings (cradle and diff) are vulcanized into their mount points. That's why you'll never find rubber replacement ones. You're likely stuck with getting the OEM cradle and diff housing is you want to go back to rubber bushings.

Todd808 · 07-19-2016, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Avalnch

All the rubber bushings (cradle and diff) are vulcanized into their mount points. That's why you'll never find rubber replacement ones. You're likely stuck with getting the OEM cradle and diff housing is you want to go back to rubber bushings.

There was someone here that was making offset bushing for differential. I read they were about to make rubber ones as well. But haven't been able to find them all of a sudden

Imjaybird · 07-30-2016, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Todd808

Exactly, I'm already lowered 1.5", I need to go another .5". But I don't want to do that without having the offset bushings in there. I have the 1000hp axels. But I don't want possible binding

Your driveshaft isn't hitting the e brake cables? Do you have a single pc driveshaft?
I want to put in cradle bushings to stop the sub flexing then causing the driveshaft to hit the cables. I'm not running the rear heat shield obviously, but it would hit the shaft any way.

gsxrturbo · 07-30-2016, 09:55 PM

whiteline bushings the black ones.they are alittle harder then stock,I put them in my 2010,and they work no noise.i had the same problem as you.

dslguy · 07-31-2016, 07:08 PM

I know there is a company that can re vulcanize bushings, motor mounts etc. I just don't remember the name. As far as off sets I would imagine a machine shop could machine you out the putter and a inner aluminum section. Then have the vulcanized rubber shot in.

07-16-2016, 04:57 AM	#1
Todd808 ANTI-MATTER Hawaii band Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS, manual,Kooks, Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: HONOLULU Posts: 88	OEM cradle bushings Aloha gang, I installed the bmr cradle bushings. The rear end whine is now un bearable. I even have a supercharge, long tubes, no resonator and straight thru Borlas. Where's the best place to buy oem or better quality rubber bushings? I have to switch back. Thanks __________________ 2010 SS LS3 6speed. Supercharged, kooks Lt heeders, 3" exhaust,monster clutch, 1000 hp axles, peeders drop springs, hurst short throw, borla. Hotchkins race pack, all lights blacked out. 1.2" front 1.5" rear drop

07-16-2016, 07:20 AM	#2
camarosspower Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Posts: 2,383	I tried to get oem differential bushings put back on my car but they don't sell them. Idk about cradle bushings but same story I bet

07-16-2016, 10:02 AM	#3
FunkedOut Drives: Black 2010 SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: FL Posts: 447 View My Garage	they used to sell the upgraded ones as part of the 1LE suspension package early on, then took them out of the pack. I remember reading some guys buying an entire subframe as the only way to get those. I tried to save mine when I took them out, but burned them enough to make trash of them. Maybe try giving some performance shops a call and see if they can manage to get a set out in good shape. Good luck. Maybe try a diff swap? I have solid mounts and no whine. Mount might just have a noisy diff that the bushings masked.

07-16-2016, 10:56 AM	#4
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,174	Todd, do you have OE or aftermarket differential bushings?

07-17-2016, 12:37 PM	#5
Mrbowtie26 Drives: 2015 CRT 1SS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: West Haven CT Posts: 593 View My Garage	Your diff is noisy and the stock bushings hid the problem.

07-18-2016, 12:16 PM	#6
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	Cradle Bushing typically do not transmit the Noise & Vibration, while the Diff Bushings do. Did you replace the Diff Bushings when you did the Cradle Bushings?

07-30-2016, 09:55 PM	#13
gsxrturbo Drives: 2010 ss Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: windom mn Posts: 337	whiteline bushings the black ones.they are alittle harder then stock,I put them in my 2010,and they work no noise.i had the same problem as you.

07-31-2016, 07:08 PM	#14
dslguy Drives: 1979 z28 camaro Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: California Posts: 5	I know there is a company that can re vulcanize bushings, motor mounts etc. I just don't remember the name. As far as off sets I would imagine a machine shop could machine you out the putter and a inner aluminum section. Then have the vulcanized rubber shot in.