Rebushing the whole car. - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

rhipsher · 07-03-2010

I'm in the middle of rebushing the whole car right now with the Prothane poly euothane kit which consists of a whole lotta bushings. I figured I'd hit first what looked like it was gonna be the biggest pain in the azz. The steering rack. You pretty much have to take it to the point where you could take it out if you wanted to including removing the two hydrolic conections to it and unhook it from the steering wheel so it can be pivoted to get the drivers side bolt out otherwise the engine block is in the way. Actually the three rubber bushings I pulled out look really good. They are definitely much softer than the polyueothane ones that are going back in. The rest of it looks like a piece of cake. I'll do the front end first then do the rear. Even though the rest is a piece of cake its still a whole lotta work.

Kb7tif · 07-04-2010

I will say this. On my 92 I replaced the rear sway bar bushings with Energy Brand poly's and they did not fit. I made them work. Have a laugh on me!

WB9MCW · 07-04-2010

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Originally Posted by rhipsher

I'm in the middle of rebushing the whole car right now with the Prothane poly euothane kit which consists of a whole lotta bushings. I figured I'd hit first what looked like it was gonna be the biggest pain in the azz. The steering rack. You pretty much have to take it to the point where you could take it out if you wanted to including removing the two hydrolic conections to it and unhook it from the steering wheel so it can be pivoted to get the drivers side bolt out otherwise the engine block is in the way. Actually the three rubber bushings I pulled out look really good. They are definitely much softer than the polyueothane ones that are going back in. The rest of it looks like a piece of cake. I'll do the front end first then do the rear. Even though the rest is a piece of cake its still a whole lotta work.

GOT PHOTOS?

FOR DYNO's LINK TO PROJECTS PAGE fahne

rhipsher · 07-04-2010

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Originally Posted by WB9MCW

GOT PHOTOS?

FOR DYNO's LINK TO PROJECTS PAGE fahne

As a matter of fact I do. I'll post them later on today. Right now I've got the lower A arms off. I'm gonna shut work on the vette down early 2day. I've got to go fireworks shopping with my kids. I love living where fireworks are totally legal. They always have great deals. Buy one brick get 5 free.

Dynomite · 07-07-2010

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Originally Posted by WB9MCW

GOT PHOTOS?

FOR DYNO's LINK TO PROJECTS PAGE fahne

See "Solutions" under heading "SUSPENSION"

http://www.zr1.net/forum/showpost.ph...73&postcount=3

I am hoping for some more pictures all in one or two posts and combining this with the front bushing thread http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=12309

Thanks for the thread with pictures and associated information rhipsher

rhipsher · 07-07-2010

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Originally Posted by Dynomite

See "Solutions" under heading "EXTERIOR" Eagle

http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread....8872#post88872

I am hoping for some more pictures all in one or two posts and combining this with the front bushing thread http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=12309

Thanks for the thread with pictures and associated information rhipsher

I'll have some more pictures with better quality. There's one tricky upper A-arm bushing thats a challenge to get in but I figured out a great technique to get it in that I'll share with pics. The upper A arms have two different size bushings in them unlike the lowers which are the same size.

Dynomite · 07-11-2010

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Originally Posted by rhipsher

Next it was time to put the rear differential carrier back on. I just used some red RTV to seal it back up.

Then it was time to fill the rear end back up with fresh gear oil 80 90 gear oil and a bottle of limited slip juice.

See "Solutions" under Heading "SUSPENSIONS" http://www.zr1.net/forum/showpost.ph...73&postcount=3

HAWAIIZR-1 · 07-11-2010

Awesome and I'll think I'll give it a shot. Thank you!!!

-=Jeff=- · 07-04-2010

I have done most of mine..

All I have left are:

-Front and Rear Sway bars
-Steering Rack
-Batwing ends

I figured I did not NEED those done, but all the rest are complete

HAWAIIZR-1 · 07-04-2010

I did all the rear and that was fairly easy. I was not going to tackle the front until later but based on folks experience I should do these now while the motor is out? Sounds like the steering rack would definitely be easier now. Great, another project to add to the list...............

07-03-2010	#1
rhipsher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston 90 Red ZR-1 Posts: 2,320	Rebushing the whole car. I'm in the middle of rebushing the whole car right now with the Prothane poly euothane kit which consists of a whole lotta bushings. I figured I'd hit first what looked like it was gonna be the biggest pain in the azz. The steering rack. You pretty much have to take it to the point where you could take it out if you wanted to including removing the two hydrolic conections to it and unhook it from the steering wheel so it can be pivoted to get the drivers side bolt out otherwise the engine block is in the way. Actually the three rubber bushings I pulled out look really good. They are definitely much softer than the polyueothane ones that are going back in. The rest of it looks like a piece of cake. I'll do the front end first then do the rear. Even though the rest is a piece of cake its still a whole lotta work.

07-04-2010	#2
Kb7tif Join Date: May 2009 Location: S Nevada Posts: 352	Re: Rebushing the whole car. I will say this. On my 92 I replaced the rear sway bar bushings with Energy Brand poly's and they did not fit. I made them work. Have a laugh on me! __________________ 1995 Convertible Supercharged Auto 1974 454 550hp (avatar car) On the blocks- -Scharger install ! 1992-Zr-1 Sold. Watson Headers Ported Plenum, Housings Random tech cats Fidanza Flywheel Chipped, Relocated Mat Woods 165 stat Borlas, Straights 1996 Lt4 Sold 1994 Lt1 Sold 2004 Z06 Sold AKA** Illenema

07-11-2010	#8
HAWAIIZR-1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Japan Posts: 3,588	Re: Rebushing the whole car. Awesome and I'll think I'll give it a shot. Thank you!!! __________________ Craig "ZR-1 NO KA 'OI" "ZR-1 ICHIBAN" 1995 #228 Black/Black with Dunn Heads ZR-1 owner since September 2003 ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #0074 NCM Lifetime Member #2048

07-04-2010	#9
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: Rebushing the whole car. I have done most of mine.. All I have left are: -Front and Rear Sway bars -Steering Rack -Batwing ends I figured I did not NEED those done, but all the rest are complete __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

07-04-2010	#10
HAWAIIZR-1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Japan Posts: 3,588	Re: Rebushing the whole car. I did all the rear and that was fairly easy. I was not going to tackle the front until later but based on folks experience I should do these now while the motor is out? Sounds like the steering rack would definitely be easier now. Great, another project to add to the list............... __________________ Craig "ZR-1 NO KA 'OI" "ZR-1 ICHIBAN" 1995 #228 Black/Black with Dunn Heads ZR-1 owner since September 2003 ZR-1 Net Registry Founding Member #0074 NCM Lifetime Member #2048