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Crash76 · 12-17-2016, 10:43 PM

Yeah, the packaging was so good i almost didnt want to install them... just cuff the box to my wrist and walk around pimp hand strong.

Black_SS10 · 12-18-2016, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Crash76

Yeah, the packaging was so good i almost didnt want to install them... just cuff the box to my wrist and walk around pimp hand strong.

I absolutely love my bushings. First one was a pain to install, but after it was a breeze. I was surprised how well they were packaged. I still have the box/packaging, too nice to just toss. lol

2012LS3VERT · 12-19-2016, 11:12 AM

We get lots of positive feedback on our packaging, we have received too many things on our end that are damaged in shipping to not spend a few extra dollars on proper packaging.

camarosspower · 12-19-2016, 08:04 PM

Mine came in today. Great packaging !!! Talk about solid bushings. Lol

Soybeanrice · 12-20-2016, 11:54 PM

Alright, I got them in! Along with BMR trailing arms, toe rods and JDP UCA's. I messed up somewhere have a rattle going on... >:(. The noise in the cabin went up about 1.5 times. Its pretty loud right now, but I think i can adjust.

Update: Still a ringing noise... Its somewhere in the exhaust area... I'll address it next year.

Soybeanrice · 12-23-2016, 02:18 PM

Here's some install pics.

This is how I had the car jacked up, front pass wheel was chocked and both sides on the rear had what you can see with the jackstand.
Note: for the entire installation I did not disconnect a single wire. There is some movement that the parking brake line has to do, but it doesnt need to be taken out.

I had to get creative here since the rear, bigger subframe bushings have an alignment spike. The spike is probably an inch wide or a little bigger and I couldnt drop the subframe enough to get anything under the spike. Once the bushing started to come out, relowered the subframe and was then able to get a ball joint press cup on it.

Here are some other suspension comparions

Stock UCA vs JDP UCA

Stock 2014 Rear Anti Roll bar vs Detroit Speed

One side done

I did all of this with 3 jack stands and 1 jack.

The hardest part about doing all of these bits was the outer trailing arm bushing. Be prepared, I had to use the burning method on the pass side and it made the worst mess. Burnt rubber was on everything, myself, my tools and my suspension bits. Not fun to clean up at all.

JOHNSONROD · 12-23-2016, 05:52 PM

here are a few pics from some Pegasus stuff. you can see my delrin UCA bracket/bushings also. got the cradle bushings, UCAs, and camber plates installed. im doing new axles, axle seals, axle washers, hubs, trailing arm bushings and the offset delrin diff bushings. this thing should be stiffer now!!

hammdo · 12-23-2016, 07:04 PM

Nice! After the shakedown, re-torque the solid subframe bushings... Ask me how I know ;o)...

Looking good!

-Don

JOHNSONROD · 12-23-2016, 07:50 PM

thanks Don. i will check it. ive actually got to the point in life where ive realized i dont know everything and i should just take a lil advice lol. this thing has got to be better to drive now. i swear it was like trying to track a grain truck before.

dentnshell · 12-23-2016, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammdo

Nice! After the shakedown, re-torque the solid subframe bushings... Ask me how I know ;o)...

Looking good!

-Don

It is now on my list of things to do tomorrow...

hammdo · 12-23-2016, 08:08 PM

I had mine on 3 months and developed a squeak under 20 mph. I had the hotchkis connector on so it really limited the movement, but the bushings settled and the bolts started to back out. Caught mine before the bolts fully backed out. Torqued to 100ft lbs and checked them over 3 weeks. I now check those often since I do road race. I don't believe it's an issue, just that they do settle and should be checked after putting the car through its paces...

-Don

dentnshell · 12-23-2016, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammdo

I had mine on 3 months and developed a squeak under 20 mph. I had the hotchkis connector on so it really limited the movement, but the bushings settled and the bolts started to back out. Caught mine before the bolts fully backed out. Torqued to 100ft lbs and checked them over 3 weeks. I now check those often since I do road race. I don't believe it's an issue, just that they do settle and should be checked...

-Don

Just got back from a short drive to GPI for a re-tune... I think it will be a perfect time to jack up the rear-end... re-torque - and check that axle seal I replaced last Friday.

hammdo · 12-23-2016, 08:18 PM

Yep!

PM me on you trip to GPI so we don't spam this thread ;o)...

-Don

hammdo · 12-26-2016, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 2012LS3VERT

We get lots of positive feedback on our packaging, we have received too many things on our end that are damaged in shipping to not spend a few extra dollars on proper packaging.

This so true. Your packaging is second to none. Great products too...

-Don

12-20-2016, 11:54 PM	#47
Soybeanrice Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 793	Alright, I got them in! Along with BMR trailing arms, toe rods and JDP UCA's. I messed up somewhere have a rattle going on... >:(. The noise in the cabin went up about 1.5 times. Its pretty loud right now, but I think i can adjust. Update: Still a ringing noise... Its somewhere in the exhaust area... I'll address it next year. Last edited by Soybeanrice; 12-23-2016 at 02:26 PM.

12-23-2016, 05:52 PM	#49
JOHNSONROD Drives: 62 Chevy & 2021 1SS/1LE manual Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 893	here are a few pics from some Pegasus stuff. you can see my delrin UCA bracket/bushings also. got the cradle bushings, UCAs, and camber plates installed. im doing new axles, axle seals, axle washers, hubs, trailing arm bushings and the offset delrin diff bushings. this thing should be stiffer now!! Attached Images

12-23-2016, 07:04 PM	#50
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Nice! After the shakedown, re-torque the solid subframe bushings... Ask me how I know ;o)... Looking good! -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

12-23-2016, 08:08 PM	#53
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	I had mine on 3 months and developed a squeak under 20 mph. I had the hotchkis connector on so it really limited the movement, but the bushings settled and the bolts started to back out. Caught mine before the bolts fully backed out. Torqued to 100ft lbs and checked them over 3 weeks. I now check those often since I do road race. I don't believe it's an issue, just that they do settle and should be checked after putting the car through its paces... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

12-23-2016, 08:18 PM	#55
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,709 View My Garage	Yep! PM me on you trip to GPI so we don't spam this thread ;o)... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

12-17-2016, 10:43 PM	#43
Crash76 Team 913 Drives: '14 ZL1, '15 Jeep GC, ‘22 Ram 2500 Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA, Central CA Posts: 1,119	Yeah, the packaging was so good i almost didnt want to install them... just cuff the box to my wrist and walk around pimp hand strong.

12-19-2016, 11:12 AM	#45
2012LS3VERT Drives: 2012 2SSRS Vert, Black w/M6 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Montgomery, AL Posts: 1,265	We get lots of positive feedback on our packaging, we have received too many things on our end that are damaged in shipping to not spend a few extra dollars on proper packaging.

12-19-2016, 08:04 PM	#46
camarosspower Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Port Arthur, Tx Posts: 2,383	Mine came in today. Great packaging !!! Talk about solid bushings. Lol

12-23-2016, 02:18 PM	#48
Soybeanrice Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 793	Here's some install pics. This is how I had the car jacked up, front pass wheel was chocked and both sides on the rear had what you can see with the jackstand. Note: for the entire installation I did not disconnect a single wire. There is some movement that the parking brake line has to do, but it doesnt need to be taken out. I had to get creative here since the rear, bigger subframe bushings have an alignment spike. The spike is probably an inch wide or a little bigger and I couldnt drop the subframe enough to get anything under the spike. Once the bushing started to come out, relowered the subframe and was then able to get a ball joint press cup on it. Here are some other suspension comparions Stock UCA vs JDP UCA Stock 2014 Rear Anti Roll bar vs Detroit Speed One side done I did all of this with 3 jack stands and 1 jack. The hardest part about doing all of these bits was the outer trailing arm bushing. Be prepared, I had to use the burning method on the pass side and it made the worst mess. Burnt rubber was on everything, myself, my tools and my suspension bits. Not fun to clean up at all.

12-23-2016, 07:50 PM	#51
JOHNSONROD Drives: 62 Chevy & 2021 1SS/1LE manual Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kentucky Posts: 893	thanks Don. i will check it. ive actually got to the point in life where ive realized i dont know everything and i should just take a lil advice lol. this thing has got to be better to drive now. i swear it was like trying to track a grain truck before.