lumbercis":2lkv10qy said:
what exactly is a "press?" Is it just the metal sleeve in the pics above? Do you just pound on it to force the bushing out? Or is it some type of machine that presses the bushing out?
we used a modified hydraulic ram. also good for pressing out wheel bearings:
lumbercis":2lkv10qy said:
2. How do you feel about the poly bushings for the diff carrier that come with mario's kit? Im leaning more towards going all-OEM and relying on my coilovers and swaybar to do the stiffening up, esp since I will be a rank beginner on the road course (once I actually get out onto one).
My choices are between 1) Going with the C-One diff mount and OEM carrier bushings, or 2) getting Mario's kit. Whats your opinion between the two?
I'm using a combination of marios nylon diff carrier mounts and an OEM rubber toyota diff mount.
I used just 2 of marios bushes because i got them cheap and delivered fast from a guy in the UK who never used them when he replaced his diff mount. The Toyota bushings would have been on 2 week back order from Belgium. I didn't have the option to wait that long.
The solid bushings seem fine when used with the new OEM bushes throughout the remainder of the rear sub-frame. I certainly have not noticed any additional noise or vibration increase as a result of fitting 2 nylon bushes. In fact the previous clunking noises have disappeared :lol:
My only criticism is that the inserts were manufactured of mild steel > think rust :? Best ask mario if he has revised the inserts supplied.
I really like the feel and design of new Toyota rubber bushings. If you can afford them, then i would not hesitate to advise replacing them for fast road use. It makes the car feel like the day when it left the factory:- no more "4 wheel steer" type scary moments.
For road use, I think the key to avoiding unwanted vibration in to the cabin, is to retain the 4 main rubber sub-frame bushings.
If you were to fit solid mounts then i think it would ruin the pleasure of fast road driving.
Restoring the rear sub-frame will further highlight any failings of an old cars suspension. I went the hole hog and also fitted DMS coil overs and 450 lb-in springs. Result superb dampening, adequate travel to prevent coil bound, and acceptable body roll using stock sway bars). A complete transformation from a very tired 17 year old to a new car feel. grip is now my best friend.
From my experience you cant go wrong if using new Toyota parts. good for another 10 years road use. However the cost of buying and fitting OEM parts for a 17 year old sports car is never going to be cheap.
I have also driven a friends high horse power 185 with a solid diff mount "temp fix"
but with factory rubber diff carrier bushings.
The welded up diff mount was "fixed" as in successfully repaired. no additional vibrations. To date the repair has withstood over 300 ft lbs torque atw for 10,000 miles.
I have no comment regarding using a solid rear diff carrier AND a solid aluminum mount, having never experienced that combination.
The C-one diff mount also looks to be up to the job. best ask Rene (Meurz) for his feedback.
hth 8)