Body Bushings Diagram

[gordyzx9r]

Does anyone have a diagram of where all the body bushings are for our Turbo Regals?

[daveismissing]

http://www.gnttype.org/techarea/bodygauges/bushings.html

[gordyzx9r]

Thanks Dave.

Another question, maybe I'm misreading the description of this kit from Prothane:

What exactly is in this kit? Upper and lower bushings/cushions?  The GNX bushing (for lack of a better description)?  I see the end links and the transmission mount, but what is the rest of that stuff?

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PTP-7-2007/

• 2 - Tie Rod Dust Boots
• 2 - Ball Joint Dust Boot, Large
• 2 - Ball Joint Dust Boot, Small
• 8 - 60353 - Front Sway Bar End Link Bushing
• 8 - Washer
• 2 - Nylon Lock Nut
• 2 - Metal Sleeve
• 2 - Hex Bolt
• 1 - Transmission Mount
• 2 - Threaded Studs
• 2 - Lock Washers
• 2 - Flat Washers
• 2 - Nylock Nuts
• 2 - 60558 - Rear Upper Coil Spring Isolator
• 3 - 19-1705-001 - Super Grease
• 4 - 64060 - Control Arm Bushing With Shell, Small
• 2 - 64066 - Control Arm Bushing With Shell, Large
• 2 - 64148 - Control Arm Bushing With Shell, Medium
• 1 - 19-1705-001 - Super Grease
• 8 - 64037 - Control Arm Bushing with Shell
• 4 - 64038 - Thrust Washer
• 2 - 64039 - Thrust Washer
• 2 - 64040 - Thrust Washer

Or should I get this kit instead:

http://www.prothanesuspensionparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=7132

• 2 - 68071 - Lower Body Mount
• 10 - 68072 - Upper Body Mount
• 10 - 68073 - Lower Body Mount
• 2 - 68074 - Upper Body Mount
• 2 - 68075 - Upper Body Mount
• 12 - 64 - 2 1/2"OD X 7/16"ID Washer
• 12 - 1158 - 2"OD X 7/16"ID Washer
• 2 - 60513 - 1"OD X 3/4"ID X 1.750" Metal Sleeve
• 10 - 60730 - 3/4"OD X 7/16"ID X 1.875" Metal Sleeve

Should I get the lower body bushing kit from Kirbans too?



And the body bolt kit:


I think I have a set of these in a box somewhere, but I don't see anything that looks like the "GNX style bushings" in the Prothane kit.

[Steve Wood]

the red stuff is control arm bushings etc.  Personally, I don't like poly because it transmits more noise and may harshen the ride a bit...but, others will surely disagree

[gordyzx9r]

I just realized, the first kit (red) isn't a "body bushing" kit.  I think I replaced all of that a couple years back when I put on the front upper and lower tubular A-Arms.  If I just want to replace all the factory body bushings I would just need the second kit (black) and new bolts?

[1KWIKSIX]

I deliberated on going poly or rubber body bushings. In the end, the Repro Rubber Body Bushings won. Was told that the poly body bushings on the frame would transmit lots of vibration, and ride would be harsh, unless it was primarliy a track car...so went the rubber bushing route.

Glad I did.....had  a shop install them ......couldn't be happier....car rides like new again...no more creeks and rattles....is tight as a drum!  Seems like less body roll too!  Even raised the body approx. 1/2" so now my aftermarket heat shield doesn't touch the pad under the hood. (think my HR PartsNstuff Poly motor & transmission mounts were responsible for this problem).

I installed them all (including the GNX #5 bushing).

This is bar non....the best bang for my buck that I've found.

Good Luck.

dave

[SuperSix]

I deliberated on going poly or rubber body bushings. In the end, the Repro Rubber Body Bushings won. Was told that the poly body bushings on the frame would transmit lots of vibration, and ride would be harsh, unless it was primarliy a track car...so went the rubber bushing route.

Glad I did.....had  a shop install them ......couldn't be happier....car rides like new again...no more creeks and rattles....is tight as a drum!  Seems like less body roll too!  Even raised the body approx. 1/2" so now my aftermarket heat shield doesn't touch the pad under the hood. (think my HR PartsNstuff Poly motor & transmission mounts were responsible for this problem).

I installed them all (including the GNX #5 bushing).

This is bar non....the best bang for my buck that I've found.

Good Luck.

dave

I plan on replacing mine too - rubber, no poly. Is Kirban's the only place to get them?

[gordyzx9r]

Why does Kirban's kit look like they're brass?

http://www.kirbanperformance.com/product/43851/REPRODUCTION+BODY+MOUNT+BUSHINGS+CUSHIONS+%2822%29+KIT+%237305.html

[SuperSix]

That's not brass, it's a cadmium plating for rust resistance.

[gordyzx9r]

Well, based off the rubber vs poly/urethane debates I've been reading I think I'll play it safe and go with rubber.

I'm ordering the 22 piece reproduction kit from Kirban's, the radiator core support bushings, new bolts, and a few of the body mount frame repair washers just in case.  And while I'm at it I'm ordering the brass brake proportioning valve, the gasket set, front seal, and rear main seal.

[Charlief1]

I've been debating this myself. There are 2 versions of poly bushings out right now. A regular poly bushing and a softer one. I really don't want to go with rubber myself due to the time and heat it takes to break them down. Rubber breaks down much faster but poly lasts longer. I'll be going with poly because of this.

[gordyzx9r]

My car is a pampered fair weather weekend warrior garage queen that lives a better life than some people do...

[SuperSix]

I've been debating this myself. There are 2 versions of poly bushings out right now. A regular poly bushing and a softer one. I really don't want to go with rubber myself due to the time and heat it takes to break them down. Rubber breaks down much faster but poly lasts longer. I'll be going with poly because of this.

I was wondering about that - if there was a "middle ground" between stockish rubber ones like Kirban sells, and hard poly.

I assume the softer poly is an Energy Suspension part? What part number?

And do those kits include the radiator support bushings?

[Charlief1]

I was wondering about that - if there was a "middle ground" between stockish rubber ones like Kirban sells, and hard poly.

I assume the softer poly is an Energy Suspension part? What part number?

And do those kits include the radiator support bushings?

Don't have the part number Mark but Summit has the softer ones and I believe they're Energy suspension parts. The bushings in my axle ears are also the softer ones but I got them from Speedway. They don't have the body bushings it seems though.

[SuperSix]

I was wondering about that - if there was a "middle ground" between stockish rubber ones like Kirban sells, and hard poly.

I assume the softer poly is an Energy Suspension part? What part number?

And do those kits include the radiator support bushings?

Don't have the part number Mark but Summit has the softer ones and I believe they're Energy suspension parts. The bushings in my axle ears are also the softer ones but I got them from Speedway. They don't have the body bushings it seems though.

I got the idea from the Moog "performance" control arm bushings that i bought, they are a soft poly.

i can only find one PN for Gbody - 3-4141G and 3-4141R, same kit, different colors. No other listing for a different composition or anything.