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07-26-2019, 07:31 PM
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 Drives: 2011 2SS Camaro Join Date: Oct 2018
Location: Raleigh, NC
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Rear Cradle Bushings missing outer metal cap... Is this a bad thing?
Hey all,
In a previous post I was/am chasing a shake/vibration while I drive from 50-75mph. I have it narrowed down to brake rotors, but I'm checking to see if there are any other issues to address. A few other forum solved their shake/vibration by making sure the rear strut bolts were tightened. All mine were at torque. Anyways, while I was down there inspecting things for another cause, I spotted that my rear passenger cradle bushing was missing its outer metal cap. Pic is at the bottom of my post. About a year and a half ago I was involved in a minor wreck where some one hit me in the rear passenger wheel area. I had a dealership do the repair, and it's the only time I can think of that anyone did any suspension work in this area. So it must have been them. My main question is, would this part missing have any impact at all on my car? Will the bolt back out and cause the cradle to be loose? Is it optional or should I seek a replacement? Thanks in advance! 
Last edited by Dirty_Camaro; 07-26-2019 at 07:58 PM. |
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07-26-2019, 08:47 PM
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 Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Southern California
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Why don’t you just swap in solid bushings?
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07-27-2019, 12:14 AM
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Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Clarksville Tennesse.
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The cap helps support the bushing with out it it just mushes around. I'd get a set of solids it will improve acceraltion feel and sloppiness of the rear cradle.
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07-29-2019, 02:47 PM
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Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Seffner, FL
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I'm surprised your Cradle hasn't fallen out without the Cap
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07-29-2019, 05:57 PM
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SomeguyK
Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: FL
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That metal cap keeps the bolt from being pulled through the bushing.
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