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tlamb2 · 08-31-2019, 04:37 PM

So I got a set of Hendrix solid cradle bushings and his offset diff bushings and just ordered Z/28 upper control arm bushings, Are there any TTY bolts that need to be replaced when doing this? And it is probably best to drop the whole cradle right? can all 3 be done in 1 day with jack stands? thanks.

shibbs · 08-31-2019, 04:43 PM

Technically the cradle bolts are TTY.

Any bolt that is "X ft-lbs + Y degrees" is going to need to be replaced.

tlamb2 · 08-31-2019, 05:00 PM

Ok, better order those with the control arm bushings, Is it wise to do the upper control arm bushings while doing the cradle?

shibbs · 08-31-2019, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tlamb2

Ok, better order those with the control arm bushings, Is it wise to do the upper control arm bushings while doing the cradle?

I did everything in one go--springs and struts and all.

Black_SS10 · 08-31-2019, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by tlamb2

Ok, better order those with the control arm bushings, Is it wise to do the upper control arm bushings while doing the cradle?

Yes. Everything else CAN be done later without dropping/lowering the cradle. Since I was messing with the cradle I did all my suspension at one time.

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You don't have to drop the cradle completely to do the cradle bushings. Just lower it enough to use the socket and heat method. Easy.

olblue75 · 08-31-2019, 11:36 PM

Make sure you have something to generate enough heat, I used a small propane torch and worked great only took a few minutes each. An helps to disconnect sway bar too.

tlamb2 · 09-01-2019, 04:49 AM

How about the offset diff bushings are those hard to remove the stock ones?

Black_SS10 · 09-01-2019, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by tlamb2

How about the offset diff bushings are those hard to remove the stock ones?

The stocks can be a pain in the ass to remove. Do you have access to a press? That will make it much easier. If not, get a sawzaw and some good blades. Cut out the old bushing best a possible. Then carefully cut the metal sleeve. Try not to knick or cut the diff itself. Knock out the sleeve. If you do knick them, just smooth them out. Clock the offsets so the bolt hole is at the 6 o'clock position. Push in by hand, then grab a piece of wood and a hammer (unless you have a press). Tap them into place. Done. Can be done in car just lowering diff...but easier if removed.

olblue75 · 09-01-2019, 11:17 AM

There's a tool out there some where that presses them out, just look in the DIY section or here in the Suspension sub forums

tlamb2 · 09-01-2019, 07:52 PM

Thanks for the input guys, I think I am just going to do the cradle bushings now and the UCA and diff bushings at a later time. The diff bushing removal sounds like a PITA, I have the pegasus and Hendrix diff bushings just got them in the mail but the cradle will be the first job to tackle.

SS 310H55A · 09-02-2019, 11:34 AM

Half the stuff back there is TTY. I posted a thread recently from my research in which ones are TTY. I have all the part numbers saved on my hard drive.

08-31-2019, 04:37 PM	#1
tlamb2 WHPLSH Drives: 2010 SS Maggie,ARH,Meth,AFE Coilove Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Clemente ,Ca Posts: 128	Doing cradle bushings So I got a set of Hendrix solid cradle bushings and his offset diff bushings and just ordered Z/28 upper control arm bushings, Are there any TTY bolts that need to be replaced when doing this? And it is probably best to drop the whole cradle right? can all 3 be done in 1 day with jack stands? thanks.

08-31-2019, 11:36 PM	#6
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	Make sure you have something to generate enough heat, I used a small propane torch and worked great only took a few minutes each. An helps to disconnect sway bar too. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

09-01-2019, 11:17 AM	#9
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	There's a tool out there some where that presses them out, just look in the DIY section or here in the Suspension sub forums __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

09-02-2019, 11:34 AM	#11
SS 310H55A Drives: 2014 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Southern California Posts: 253	Half the stuff back there is TTY. I posted a thread recently from my research in which ones are TTY. I have all the part numbers saved on my hard drive. __________________ 2014 SS \| MGW Flat Stick shifter \| Raceseng Slammer shift knob \| Z/28 spoiler and grill

08-31-2019, 05:00 PM	#3
tlamb2 WHPLSH Drives: 2010 SS Maggie,ARH,Meth,AFE Coilove Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Clemente ,Ca Posts: 128	Ok, better order those with the control arm bushings, Is it wise to do the upper control arm bushings while doing the cradle?

09-01-2019, 04:49 AM	#7
tlamb2 WHPLSH Drives: 2010 SS Maggie,ARH,Meth,AFE Coilove Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Clemente ,Ca Posts: 128	How about the offset diff bushings are those hard to remove the stock ones?

09-01-2019, 07:52 PM	#10
tlamb2 WHPLSH Drives: 2010 SS Maggie,ARH,Meth,AFE Coilove Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: San Clemente ,Ca Posts: 128	Thanks for the input guys, I think I am just going to do the cradle bushings now and the UCA and diff bushings at a later time. The diff bushing removal sounds like a PITA, I have the pegasus and Hendrix diff bushings just got them in the mail but the cradle will be the first job to tackle.