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Old 12-10-2013, 03:57 PM
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Subframe mounting

Gotta get new bushings and bolts to mount my subframe back up to the body, and I see they make the standard rubber and poly ones. My question is for those people that replaced theres. Which ones are better and from who?
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Old 12-10-2013, 05:13 PM
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Re: Subframe mounting

Provide info on year of vehicle and model. Appears to be a 1st or 2nd Gen.
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Old 12-10-2013, 05:40 PM
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Re: Subframe mounting

1st gen 69
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Old 12-10-2013, 06:21 PM
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Re: Subframe mounting

As you've probably noticed, there are not many 1st Gen owners on the site. At this point I'd guess that 80-90% of the regulars are 4th Gen. Hopefully you will get lucky and get a response.
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Re: Subframe mounting

You seem to be right about that, not much traffic on this site at all. This is my third post and not any to very little response.
I seem to be wasting my time.
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Old 12-11-2013, 09:23 AM
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Re: Subframe mounting

Rubber has better compliance, rides better and quieter. Poly will be stiffer, the "performance" mod, they may squeak, and will likely ride harsher. Depends on your final use.
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Old 01-06-2015, 03:26 PM
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Re: Subframe mounting

I have an 84 that needs them replaced. Same question rubber? Who is a good source?
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Old 01-07-2015, 02:41 PM
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Re: Subframe mounting

Either one is going to work for you, It seems a lot of guys mostly cruise their classics and you may not notice the benefits of the poly. However personally I've never had issues with poly making noise. A little grease helps with some sometimes too and poly seems to outlast the rubber for me. My vote is for poly.
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Re: Subframe mounting

Two excellent 1st Gen Camaro sites are:

Camaros.net

Camaros.org

I have a 69 SS, and that's where I go for all my 1st gen questions.

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Old 01-08-2015, 05:08 AM
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Re: Subframe mounting

I restored a '67 SS350 back in the early 90's. The bushings were replaced with the same durometer rubber as factory. The ride was fine. Although it wasn't a daily driver, we did bash it at the track a bit. I never experienced any unwanted frame flex or squeeks. The kit came with all the correct bolts, washers and spacers along with the bushings. For me the rubber was a better option. I can't remember the manufacuter's name tho.
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Re: Subframe mounting

Originally Posted by markaubuchon
I have an 84 that needs them replaced. Same question rubber? Who is a good source?
Do the 3rd Gens even have the same subframe bushings that the 1st and 2nd Gens have?
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