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ZX1truth · 01-22-2018, 01:05 PM

I know it has been a while since anyone posted in this thread BUT I have a install question on the Hendrix Poly offset bushings. Do you install them into the differential dry or with a little poly lube?????? And then the aluminum bolts sleeves dry or lubed????

Thx in advance guys!!!

2012LS3VERT · 01-22-2018, 01:11 PM

I put them in dry. If you want to lube them to make it easier, that is up to you, they are a non moving part so they dont need it.

-Adam@pegasuscnc.com

se7en · 01-22-2018, 01:13 PM

Lube them..... makes it a lot easier in my opinion. I try both ways and will never do it dry again.

AG1LE · 01-22-2018, 01:29 PM

Pressed mine in dry

JMI · 02-07-2018, 07:12 PM

Installed a set today. Had quite a bit of clearance issues..ZL1 diff,ZL1 frame.
Had to cut about at least 1/2" off the front cross section and had to heat up a section of the frame so I could bang it up a bit to get clearance between the frame and the top/front section of the diff.The front 2 bolts would not even line up if I wouldn't have modified the frame. No big deal,I had the frame off the car.it's not the original frame of my car,so I didn't mind modifying it. Some are saying that the offset bushings made the diff way louder,make sure you check to make sure you have enough clearance.This may not apply to the SS,but I had to do it with the ZL1 setup.Haven't drove it yet,so I can say how noisy the diff is.

Milf_Town2SS · 05-12-2020, 06:10 PM

These still in production?

Greenhornet2 · 05-12-2020, 07:06 PM

I got mine from phastek... not cheap $150

flht99b · 05-12-2020, 07:07 PM

I bought and installed the Hendrix poly offset bushings about 9 months ago. Noticed a small amount of diff noise I didn't have with BMR poly diff bushings I had before. The work as advertised but the hole in the metal bush is quite a big bigger than the 3 diff bolts, if the rear clunks after install, this is the problem. I really think Hendrix should supply the 3 metal bushings with an ID much closer to the OD of the 3 retaining bolts.

Greenhornet2 · 05-17-2020, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by flht99b

I bought and installed the Hendrix poly offset bushings about 9 months ago. Noticed a small amount of diff noise I didn't have with BMR poly diff bushings I had before. The work as advertised but the hole in the metal bush is quite a big bigger than the 3 diff bolts, if the rear clunks after install, this is the problem. I really think Hendrix should supply the 3 metal bushings with an ID much closer to the OD of the 3 retaining bolts.

Interesting, i didn't notice that. I have no clunk.

Black_SS10 · 05-17-2020, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by flht99b

I bought and installed the Hendrix poly offset bushings about 9 months ago. Noticed a small amount of diff noise I didn't have with BMR poly diff bushings I had before. The work as advertised but the hole in the metal bush is quite a big bigger than the 3 diff bolts, if the rear clunks after install, this is the problem. I really think Hendrix should supply the 3 metal bushings with an ID much closer to the OD of the 3 retaining bolts.

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Originally Posted by Greenhornet2

Interesting, i didn't notice that. I have no clunk.

I have the delrin offsets and have zero problems as well. I don't recall the sleeves being that much bigger than the bolts.

Scotty D · 05-17-2020, 01:04 PM

I just did these in my car !!!
Im getting that (CLUNK) real bad but I also did polyurethane motor mounts and full BMR suspension with polyurethane bushings aluminum cradle mounts everything & pedders coilovers ! Im about 1.25-1.50” inches lower . The (CLUNK) is the only thing really bothering me. I am going to get a one piece driveshaft is that going to make it worse?

Black_SS10 · 05-17-2020, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotty D

I just did these in my car !!!
Im getting that (CLUNK) real bad but I also did polyurethane motor mounts and full BMR suspension with polyurethane bushings aluminum cradle mounts everything & pedders coilovers ! Im about 1.25-1.50” inches lower . The (CLUNK) is the only thing really bothering me. I am going to get a one piece driveshaft is that going to make it worse?

Well you took away all the slack for movement by replacing the rubber with poly. There's gonna be more NVH. But what clunk are you talking about? Did you install the bushings correctly?

Scotty D · 05-17-2020, 02:15 PM

NVH i know would be alot more lol !!!! That’s not what bothers me .I had a shop that works on road course cars do the job and they are extremely knowledgeable they’ve done a couple of Camaro’s !! . They did the job correctly!!!
When I jacked up the car and got under it I twisted the driveshaft that is the exact clunk I am getting ! It’s coming from we are the driveshaft meets up with the differential !!!
If it’s something I am going to have to deal with I will just didn’t know if it’s something that could be fixed or not but I am definitely doing a one piece driveshaft.
Just not sure if I am doing the aluminum one or the carbon fiber one ???

Black_SS10 · 05-17-2020, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Scotty D

NVH i know would be alot more lol !!!! That’s not what bothers me .I had a shop that works on road course cars do the job and they are extremely knowledgeable they’ve done a couple of Camaro’s !! . They did the job correctly!!!
When I jacked up the car and got under it I twisted the driveshaft that is the exact clunk I am getting ! It’s coming from we are the driveshaft meets up with the differential !!!
If it’s something I am going to have to deal with I will just didn’t know if it’s something that could be fixed or not but I am definitely doing a one piece driveshaft.
Just not sure if I am doing the aluminum one or the carbon fiber one ???

If it is where the driveshaft meets the diff and you can hear it when you rotate by hand. It sounds like the backlash on the pinion could be off....and or the pinion bearing. I had a similar problem. Ran BMR bushings on an old diff. Had the same clunk. I was running a 1 piece DSS shaft at the time. Using factory now. Pulled the diff and found the backlash was off and the bearing worn. The clunk was the pinion gear hitting the ring gear and the play in the bearing. The diff wasnt moving. Maybe you have the same problem.

01-22-2018, 01:05 PM	#99
ZX1truth Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 592	Poly grease question I know it has been a while since anyone posted in this thread BUT I have a install question on the Hendrix Poly offset bushings. Do you install them into the differential dry or with a little poly lube?????? And then the aluminum bolts sleeves dry or lubed???? Thx in advance guys!!! __________________ LME built LSX427 w/t all Callies internals\| AGP 65/65 TT \| Holley Sniper Intake \| Brodix BR3/LME custom ported \| LME custom cam \| Pro EFI 112 ECU \| ID-1700x \| NGK BR7EF \| AGP's-Fore Triple Fuel pump \| Monster LT1-S Triple \| ZL1 3.23 diff, CF driveshaft, ZL1 axles \| Hurst Line Lock \| MGW Retro Short Throw \| Pfadt solid subframe mounts \| Prothane Motor Mounts \| Revshift Poly Trans insert \| Ground Control camber/caster plates \| Accelerated Racing Solutions tuned\| God is too good! I don't deserve it, but I sure will accept it!!!

02-07-2018, 07:12 PM	#103
JMI Drives: Red Jewel Camaro SS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: East Coast Posts: 392	Installed a set today. Had quite a bit of clearance issues..ZL1 diff,ZL1 frame. Had to cut about at least 1/2" off the front cross section and had to heat up a section of the frame so I could bang it up a bit to get clearance between the frame and the top/front section of the diff.The front 2 bolts would not even line up if I wouldn't have modified the frame. No big deal,I had the frame off the car.it's not the original frame of my car,so I didn't mind modifying it. Some are saying that the offset bushings made the diff way louder,make sure you check to make sure you have enough clearance.This may not apply to the SS,but I had to do it with the ZL1 setup.Haven't drove it yet,so I can say how noisy the diff is. __________________ BTR LSX388,AGP Twin Turbo.6L90,GM 9.9" Diff.Fore Innovations Level 4 fuel system.Great fuel economy !!!! 1xxx RWHP

05-12-2020, 07:06 PM	#105
Greenhornet2 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS LS3 Whipple Join Date: May 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,925	I got mine from phastek... not cheap $150 __________________ Whipple 2.9 CAI ID1050x injectors ZL1 Pump JRE FPCM JMS Voltage booster JRE Rough Idle blower cam BTR .660 springs CHE trunnion kit 1 7/8 Speed Engineering Borla Atak JRE scoop 1.5" lowering springs BMR trailing arms and toe links Cradle inserts 704WHP 603WTQ 93 octane

05-12-2020, 07:07 PM	#106
flht99b Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: May 2009 Location: Knoxville Posts: 1,574 View My Garage	I bought and installed the Hendrix poly offset bushings about 9 months ago. Noticed a small amount of diff noise I didn't have with BMR poly diff bushings I had before. The work as advertised but the hole in the metal bush is quite a big bigger than the 3 diff bolts, if the rear clunks after install, this is the problem. I really think Hendrix should supply the 3 metal bushings with an ID much closer to the OD of the 3 retaining bolts. __________________ RJT 2SS/RS, AAM 3.70's, MTI Sway Bars, Shifter & SS brake lines, ZLI calipers, rotors & pads, BMR Trailing & Toe Arms, rear cradle & diff bushes, Pedders XA's, Camber/Toe eccentrics, Radius arm inserts, GTO clutch reservoir, LS9 cam, Comp valve springs, Melling 10296 oil pump, CR5 timing chain, LS6 damper, CAI Cold Air Intake, ARH LT headers w/HF cats, GMPP touring axle back, Elite Engineering Catch Can, Forgeline 20x9.5 & 20x11 DS3 whls, 275/40/20 & 315/35/20 tires, 2011 Convertible spoiler, 1LE front spoiler, Lloyd "SS" Floor Mats, GM Camaro Trunk Mat, wrapped console & Grant steering wheel.

01-22-2018, 01:11 PM	#100
2012LS3VERT Drives: 2012 2SSRS Vert, Black w/M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,265	I put them in dry. If you want to lube them to make it easier, that is up to you, they are a non moving part so they dont need it. -Adam@pegasuscnc.com

01-22-2018, 01:13 PM	#101
se7en Drives: 10 Procharged SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: The creek at the end of the dead end road Posts: 1,857	Lube them..... makes it a lot easier in my opinion. I try both ways and will never do it dry again.

01-22-2018, 01:29 PM	#102
AG1LE Drives: '14 1LE Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 2,435	Pressed mine in dry

05-12-2020, 06:10 PM	#104
Milf_Town2SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Connecticut Posts: 9	These still in production?

05-17-2020, 01:04 PM	#109
Scotty D Drives: 2014 1le 1SS CRMT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Boston mass Posts: 1,178	I just did these in my car !!! Im getting that (CLUNK) real bad but I also did polyurethane motor mounts and full BMR suspension with polyurethane bushings aluminum cradle mounts everything & pedders coilovers ! Im about 1.25-1.50” inches lower . The (CLUNK) is the only thing really bothering me. I am going to get a one piece driveshaft is that going to make it worse?

05-17-2020, 02:15 PM	#111
Scotty D Drives: 2014 1le 1SS CRMT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Boston mass Posts: 1,178	NVH i know would be alot more lol !!!! That’s not what bothers me .I had a shop that works on road course cars do the job and they are extremely knowledgeable they’ve done a couple of Camaro’s !! . They did the job correctly!!! When I jacked up the car and got under it I twisted the driveshaft that is the exact clunk I am getting ! It’s coming from we are the driveshaft meets up with the differential !!! If it’s something I am going to have to deal with I will just didn’t know if it’s something that could be fixed or not but I am definitely doing a one piece driveshaft. Just not sure if I am doing the aluminum one or the carbon fiber one ???