topic about parts but across subaru brand.

[dogma1]

hi all did not know where to put this one as it is a question about a part that fits impreza and forester, but I also think it fits legacy.

I am looking to change my sub frame bush to a POWERFLEX REAR BEAM MOUNT Ref: PFR69-118.  First, has anyone on here done this. Second, does the noise from the sub frame increase a lot and how the hell did you get the bush out of your sub frame. Third, there are others on the market and I am looking for a easy fix. these come in two parts and look fairly easy to put in but are they or is it easier to put a solid one in. any help much appreciated thanks james.     

[Gambit]

I will kindly step a side from this one I have not got a clue :D

hopefully Bip or Scooby Pete both very good with most things like this might be able to help here :D .... So which one do I throw the book too ? ;)

[Jay762]

Me too - will defer to someone with more knowledge of those vehicles to step up :P

[Scooby Pete]

Dont where I have got this rep from???? I will bow out aswell as I don't have a clue.

 

Maybe contact your local Subaru specalist??

[Jay762]

I think its your enthusiasm + I much prefer seeing your profile picture on posts to Gambits

[Scooby Pete]

totaly agree, I think Gambit should have his avatar banned :)

[Jay762]

totaly agree, I think Gambit should have his avatar banned :)

 

:lol: :lol: :lol:   genuine hefty chortle!!!!

[Gambit]

Pfft leave my sexy looking picture alone you meanies

[Jay762]

I cant believe your missus kept the camera straight when she was taking the picture :D  I would have been laughing too much

[dogma1]

^{:D  :D :D  :D  love how threads get side tracked but what about my bush    :P} 

[dogma1]

I did go to my Subaru specialist and they did giv me this bush and also one other but I have heard bad thing but wanted to way it up before part comes but as it's here tomoz I will let you lot know. Just to carry on, anyone heard of lock down kit seem to be big in Oz and whiteline do them.

[Gambit]

She was using a tripod mounted camera but I thought it was because she had to much to drink  

And nope sorry I've never heard of it.

[dogma1]

well I did it with the powerflex. what a **** to get the bush out ended burning them out. the others went in easy and will be a easy fix next time.

[Gambit]

Well glad to hear you sorted it. And on the Brightside at least you know if it need's doing again you can do the job easy enough :)

[Scooby Pete]

Bit late, still it's handy for the future.

Best way to get bushes out is to use a long bolt with a washer a nut and a socket.

Put the bolt through the bush and then the square hole in the socket, the socket needs to be big enough to line up with the metal housing you are removing the bush from, add washers and nut, the washers need to be just smaller than the metal housing but bigger than the centre of the bush.

Now do the nut up at the socket end and the bush will pull its self through the mount and into the socket. Should come out easily using this method.

[Gambit]

Handy tip thanks for sharing even if it's not going to help dogma1 now, but handy all the same :)

[dogma1]

I hav a 6 tonne press yet this did not get it out. as there is no where you can get a grip thanks for the help. that way just ripped the rubber out when I gave up on the press.   

[Gambit]

!Removed! hell it was well stuck in there then. Sounds as stubborn as my kids at bed time.