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: Body bushing..now or later??


My1970BlueMalibu
Dec 13th, 03, 2:03 AM
Need some advice :confused: I am replacing the suspension (front end)...will be bolting on the new stuff this weekend. Should I go ahead and replace the body bushings now, while the front end is torn apart?

When I replace the body bushing I will not be taking the frame completely off the car (garage is just too small for that).

Looking for suggestions on the easiest (yea right!!) way to do this. :eek:

Thanks for any help you guys can provide. graemlins/thumbsup.gif

TronDD
Dec 14th, 03, 9:21 AM
I don't believe the front end components are in the way of any of the bushings. However, I have found that any job is easier with as many parts out of the way as you can get off.

I think the only bushings in that area are under the radiator support and under the cowl. Niether are really close to the suspension, I don't think.

Tim.

My1970BlueMalibu
Dec 14th, 03, 12:21 PM
Thanks for the reply Tim. I'm new at this stuff, but having alot of fun....so far. ;)

DJ.

gUmBaLL68Malibu
Dec 15th, 03, 10:38 PM
I would do the core support bushings @ that time, since all your suspension stuff is out of the way. Also maybe the supplemental bushings (if you have them). The others won't be any easier with the front end apart.

67shovel
Dec 16th, 03, 5:40 PM
Get them in there as soon as you can. It makes for a really solid feeling car esp. if your old ones are shot.