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InFiD3ViL · 07-27-2021, 02:36 PM

Pretty sure I can feel my mushy rear bushings when I shift from first to second going around a corner under acceleration. It just feels almost as if the rear has a lateral 'lag' behind the rest of the car (Or vice-versa). I know that makes no sense, but not sure how to express it in words. Its like the cradle is planted but the body shifts a bit in the rear during the shift.

I desperately want to replace my cradle and diff bushings but I absolutely dread doing the work.

gunchamp · 07-27-2021, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ActNup NY

Just wondering has anyone ever been driving at say 50-60 mph while either switching lanes, or driving over bumpy roads and fell like the rear of the car does a fish tail movement? Just curious as to if I were the only one who experienced that. Could anyone explain what could be the cause of that, and how to correct that matter? Thxs !!!

Mine gets all fishy tailed at 60 mph. bumps dont have much to do with it. Just throttle position lol. Wifes face is priceless when it starts to skate at 80 mph

gunchamp · 07-27-2021, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by InFiD3ViL

Pretty sure I can feel my mushy rear bushings when I shift from first to second going around a corner under acceleration. It just feels almost as if the rear has a lateral 'lag' behind the rest of the car (Or vice-versa). I know that makes no sense, but not sure how to express it in words. Its like the cradle is planted but the body shifts a bit in the rear during the shift.

I desperately want to replace my cradle and diff bushings but I absolutely dread doing the work.

Cradle bushings were the worst thing I've ever done on a car. My advice is at the very least have a 2nd set of hands. I did mine myself on the ground and it was a royal PITA!

Vicster · 07-28-2021, 05:16 AM

I have the Lakewood Subframe Connectors, I was lucky enough to get them before they stopped making them. They do a great job of stiffening the rear end so it does not wander around.
Hotchkis has a similar kit.

Raceonedge · 07-29-2021, 07:00 PM

I have had cars with bad shocks feel this way too. The car will dive to the side with the bad shock. Just check and make sure is not leaking fluid. If both are bad it will feel floaty.

07-27-2021, 02:36 PM	#29
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 4,570	Pretty sure I can feel my mushy rear bushings when I shift from first to second going around a corner under acceleration. It just feels almost as if the rear has a lateral 'lag' behind the rest of the car (Or vice-versa). I know that makes no sense, but not sure how to express it in words. Its like the cradle is planted but the body shifts a bit in the rear during the shift. I desperately want to replace my cradle and diff bushings but I absolutely dread doing the work. __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 - GPI LS3 SS1 .647/.638, (224/237, 112 +4, 7º overlap) on CamMotion 8620 core, BTR Platinum .660" Dual Spring kit w/titanium retainers, CHE bronze trunnion upgrade, stock heads milled @ .015, Melling HV 10296 oil pump, TSP 1-7/8" long tube headers (W/Catless Off-road Pipes), Corsa Xtreme 3" Catback, GPI Ported/Rod Mod Intake, Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 catch can + GM 1LE clean side separator, 160º thermostat - Megan Racing adjustable coilovers (lowered 1.75"), MRR M017 10/11" wheels-Tuned by Ryan @ GPI

07-28-2021, 05:16 AM	#32
Vicster 1000hp is NEVER Enough! Drives: 13' ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Seattle Posts: 662 View My Garage	Rear Bushings I have the Lakewood Subframe Connectors, I was lucky enough to get them before they stopped making them. They do a great job of stiffening the rear end so it does not wander around. Hotchkis has a similar kit. Attached Images

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07-29-2021, 07:00 PM	#33
Raceonedge Drives: 2013 Chev Camaro LT2 RS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Green Bay WI Posts: 31	I have had cars with bad shocks feel this way too. The car will dive to the side with the bad shock. Just check and make sure is not leaking fluid. If both are bad it will feel floaty.