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Old May 4, 2024 | 08:16 PM
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I am going to repair my oil pan seal, so while I am taking out the subframe, I might as well replace all the front bushings, motor mounts, and V-mounts. Is there a kit out there or a list of all the bushings that I will need to purchase?
 
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Old May 10, 2024 | 08:49 AM
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Not heard about a kit and tbh it would be pointless, you want specific bushes for specific applications, like poly for lower shockers and upper wishbones, genuine Jag V-mounts because anything else is going to be absolute ballache to fit in, no issues with motor mounts though and everything else go for metalastic Jag bushes. By the way you don't have to drop the pan to just fix the seal, it drops enough to reseal it without dropping subframe. Dropping subframe is going to be a major 2 day job, add bushes and everything and 3 days seems more realistic.
Whatever you do, do not use uro rubbers anywhere, they just dont last and make sure to mark the subframe rear bushes orientation before removing them. Of course most important thing when removing subframe is to secure front springs. They look like they will hold ok without securing them but with sub dropped, ALL that will be holding them are the ball joints and that's not something you want to put your trust in, they can pop and basically release the spring which will kill instantly if you're in their way.
 
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