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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 03:49 PM
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hey guys i am looking for the whole bushing kit for my 93 fd. i been looking around em for while havnt had any luck.. so any help would be apperciated alot! thanks guys
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 04:10 PM
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good luck finding that. Most of them are probably already installed in the car. I don't think Jilab is doing another batch anytime soon. I have a brand new set sitting at my house that I haven't touched but I'm not willing to give it away for anything less than $850 (simply because of waiting for another GB).




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hey guys i am looking for the whole bushing kit for my 93 fd. i been looking around em for while havnt had any luck.. so any help would be apperciated alot! thanks guys
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 04:16 PM
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oh man shitty i wanted bushing kit by end of this yr so i can install it
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 04:20 PM
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malloy mazda or mazdaspeed

try searching for bushing
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 04:39 PM
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is their webiste or link
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 07:47 PM
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What kind of bushing kit are you looking for, pillow ball, nylon (jimlab), Mazdaspeed, or OEM? If you are looking to get either a pillow ball or MazdaSpeed kit I have access to them.

I have been thinking og seeing if there would be interest in a GB for a pillow ball kit, and if there is I would glady set one up.
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 08:20 PM
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do a toe link group buy *cough*
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 08:29 PM
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well i want all of the bushings every single one.. ia m goin replace em all while i am at it... so any help would be apperciated.. thats why i want the whole bushing kit
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 11:19 PM
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keep looking @ the 3rd gen for sale section.. that's where i picked up my jimlab bushing kit
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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 12:39 AM
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heyy SUP mann!! ya havnt had any luck yet man..
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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 01:55 AM
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Is there anyone that can post a list of bushings on the FD that are able to be replaced. Which ones am I missing?
Help me out guys......
(4) front lower control arm bushings
(4) front upper control arm bushings
(4) rear upper control arm bushings
(2) rear upper control arm shock mount bushings
(2) rear trailing arm bushings
(2) differential bushings
18 bushings total
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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 07:02 AM
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Originally Posted by potatochobit
do a toe link group buy *cough*
Here is my new philosophy on your tradiational aftermarket toe links. They are a cheap purchase for the consumer, only the links, although you have to factor in the need to relign the rear end ones you install them, typically an extra $100-150 for alignments. Then if you need to replace the rod ends, that will run about $60 a set, plus realignment again (unless purchased a lifetime vehicle alignment).

The main problem with the toe control links is the inner bushing, the outer bushing is a pillow ball and very durable, when most people have the clunking rearend its either coming from the inner bushing (since filled with rubber), trailing arm (rubber) or worn pillow ***** (the 6 typically replaced in the rear). Most likely it coming from one of the 6 pillow *****, yet they replace the toe control links thinking that is the problem.

With that said, I would consider it if there is enough interest, although I would be working on a new design. Or just a replacement inner bushing for the toe control link.
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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by ls1240z
Is there anyone that can post a list of bushings on the FD that are able to be replaced. Which ones am I missing?
Help me out guys......
(4) front lower control arm bushings
(4) front upper control arm bushings
(4) rear upper control arm bushings
(2) rear upper control arm shock mount bushings
(2) rear trailing arm bushings
(2) differential bushings
18 bushings total
They all can be replaced if you can find replacement bushings I believe what you stated is Jimlabs bushing kit.

Most JDM pillow ball kits include the following:
(4) front lower control arm bushings
(4) front upper control arm bushings
(4) rear upper control arm bushings
(2) rear upper control arm shock mount bushings
(2) front trailing arm bushings
(2) inner toe control link bushings
Total:18

A few include all of the above, plus:
(2) inner rear lower I-arm bushings
Total:20

Then there is a company that makes replacement metal on metal pillow ***** (the 6 we always replace with OEM pillow *****).

Mazdaspeed makes upgraded bushings (65-75 duro rating, not sure what stock is) for all links and suspension components.
(4) front lower control arm bushings
(4) front upper control arm bushings
(4) rear upper control arm bushings
(2) rear upper control arm shock mount bushings
(2) front trailing arm bushings
(2) inner toe control link bushing
(2) differential bushings
(2) inner rear lower I-arm bushings
(2) front sway bar bushings
(2) rear sway bar bushings
(4) upper shock mounts
(2) engine mounts
Total: 32
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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:04 AM
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Yep..I stated the jim lab bushings.I guess all the ones you mentioned should be replaced if you have over 100K on the car?

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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:25 AM
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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 09:16 PM
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Yep..I stated the jim lab bushings.I guess all the ones you mentioned should be replaced if you have over 100K on the car?

Which list are you refering to? Naturally with 100K miles on the chassis, the more you can replace the better, but it also depends on your goals for the car.

The bushings that you "could" leave and not effect the handling as much would be the 4 upper front and 4 upper rear bushings, since these carry close to no vertical load.
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Old Oct 24, 2005 | 10:14 PM
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so any1 know any place
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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 06:47 AM
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Which kind of kit are you looking for?
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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 01:14 PM
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What kits are available to get.Which ones shoud be replaced if you plan to road race the car
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Old Oct 26, 2005 | 04:36 PM
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I bought a set of Jimlab bushings(minus the differential bushings) from the 3rd gen section for $500. rx7.com sells Solid Nylon differental bushings for $120.00 and have them in stock.
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Old Oct 27, 2005 | 02:06 AM
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well i want to replace all the bushings in my car from front to back.. trailing arm bushings are tottally gone.. its like non stop clunk
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