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Solid/poly subframe mounts? (And other ways to stiffen up the W-body)


dav305z

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Hi all. I have a 2000 GTP with KYB struts and Vogtland springs. I'm trying to stiffen up the body a bit and one suggestion I got was solid or poly subframe bushings. Does anyone make some that fit our car? Has anyone tried them?

 

More generally, what are some ways to stiffen up the structure, especially in front? I've already done the obvious, with a strut tower brace.

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Sway bar, strut tower bar, shocks, struts, polyurethane bushings, new ball joints and tie-rod ends will help some.

 

I guess, what areyou trying to achieve. A good daily driver, or an all out road handling machine?

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Something in between a dd and road racer, I guess.

 

I've already done struts plus GMPP front and rear sway bar + trailing arms and stbs (front is on, back ready for install) and am sort of casting about for a next step. Most people say I should go up to 17 or eighteen inch wheels, but I'm concerned the added unsprung weight will totally destroy my ride (I have to deal with Michigan roads).

 

I'm probably going to get some W-body store control arms and some new tie rods (I think one of my inners is bent anyway), so we'll see where that gets me.

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I'm actually having trouble finding ANY subframe bushings for my GP. Rockauto doesn't seem to list any. Where can I find a replacement, even if I want to stay with rubber?

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I'm actually having trouble finding ANY subframe bushings for my GP. Rockauto doesn't seem to list any. Where can I find a replacement, even if I want to stay with rubber?

 

GM only...

 

Call you local parts guy and ask for all new FE3 bushings... or in your case the heavy duty suspension might be F41

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