"Timed" Bushings - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Ozzie RS · 01-12-2012, 11:02 PM

Forgive me for not knowing but I have recently seen mention of "timed" Bushings. What does "timed" bushings mean? Making sure they face the right direction? Thanks ahead of time for your info.

Transfusion · 01-12-2012, 11:05 PM

great question. I got popcorn while we wait.

Jay_LHD3 · 01-12-2012, 11:09 PM

Should be done if you have lowered your cars ride height with springs.

This post explains it all!! (Bushings/Bushes = same thing!)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JusticePete

You need more than an alignment. You need to time the bushes to the new ride height.

The factory installed rubber bushes add spring rate to your Camaro. They are pressed into the arms. They twist. They do not rotate. The twist is where the additional spring rate comes in.

All the bushes in your Camaro were set to the factory ride height. To set them to the new ride height have the alignment shop loosen the bolts in the front inner control arm, the rear inner control arm, the outer toe links and both ends of the trailing arms. Then drive the vehicle slowly around the shop parking lot and onto the alignment rack. With the weight of the car on the wheels have him tighten those bolts and complete the alignment.

Your car will ride better. Your car will handle better. You will prevent premature bush failure.

MRGOODWRENCH3 · 01-13-2012, 12:33 AM

Timing the bushings is VERY IMPORTANT for proper ride height, alignment and ride quality.

caverman · 01-13-2012, 09:32 AM

Here you go....

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=time+bushings

Ozzie RS · 01-14-2012, 12:53 AM

Thanks Jay and Caverman. I had never heard of the "timing" until the last few days. You learn something new every day!!!

caverman · 01-14-2012, 09:43 AM

I've lowered at least 2 other cars before the Camaro and didn't know about timing the bushing either. Learned it from here.

And....from personal experience I can tell you that it makes a difference. When I first put my Hotchkis springs on I didn't know to do it. Then went back and had it done and I could feel it was less bouncy of a ride. Felt like a slight spring board before.

Now I have coilovers, which you would still have to time the bushings, and the ride is even better.

01-12-2012, 11:02 PM	#1
Ozzie RS Drives: '11 Camaro RS 2LT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kingwood,TX Posts: 666	"Timed" Bushings Forgive me for not knowing but I have recently seen mention of "timed" Bushings. What does "timed" bushings mean? Making sure they face the right direction? Thanks ahead of time for your info. __________________

01-12-2012, 11:05 PM	#2
Transfusion Drives: 1SS Summit White Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: http://www.vietnamwomensmemorial.org Posts: 685	great question. I got popcorn while we wait. __________________

01-13-2012, 09:32 AM	#5
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	Here you go.... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...=time+bushings __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

01-14-2012, 12:53 AM	#6
Ozzie RS Drives: '11 Camaro RS 2LT Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Kingwood,TX Posts: 666	Thanks Jay and Caverman. I had never heard of the "timing" until the last few days. You learn something new every day!!! __________________

01-14-2012, 09:43 AM	#7
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	I've lowered at least 2 other cars before the Camaro and didn't know about timing the bushing either. Learned it from here. And....from personal experience I can tell you that it makes a difference. When I first put my Hotchkis springs on I didn't know to do it. Then went back and had it done and I could feel it was less bouncy of a ride. Felt like a slight spring board before. Now I have coilovers, which you would still have to time the bushings, and the ride is even better. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

01-13-2012, 12:33 AM	#4
MRGOODWRENCH3 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Park City, Utah Posts: 670 View My Garage	Timing the bushings is VERY IMPORTANT for proper ride height, alignment and ride quality.

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