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.

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-=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...............

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.

rhipsher · 07-04-2010

Here's some pics. My cell phone decided it doesn't want to take pictures in color anymore so they look like the old pics out of a Chiltons manual.

The Prothane poly kit.

Heres the steering rack loose and out of place just sitting there from the drivers side.

You'll need a pitman arm press to press the bushings out. As soon as you get the steering rack out of the cradle you can rebushing it where it sits.

phrogs · 07-06-2010

where did you get your set at??

rhipsher · 07-06-2010

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Originally Posted by phrogs

where did you get your set at??

I ordered the kit from Eklers. Both mid America and Eklers were out of stock on them and Eklers had to back order them so it took almost a month to get them. The Prothane kit was $199. That includes every bushing for the entire car plus the super grease.

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

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

07-04-2010	#4
-=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

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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

07-04-2010	#7
rhipsher Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston 90 Red ZR-1 Posts: 2,320	Re: Rebushing the whole car #1. Here's some pics. My cell phone decided it doesn't want to take pictures in color anymore so they look like the old pics out of a Chiltons manual. The Prothane poly kit. Heres the steering rack loose and out of place just sitting there from the drivers side. You'll need a pitman arm press to press the bushings out. As soon as you get the steering rack out of the cradle you can rebushing it where it sits.

07-06-2010	#8
phrogs Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Kalamazoo MI Posts: 1,754	Re: Rebushing the whole car. where did you get your set at?? __________________ JOHNNY P Currently own 90 ZR-1 #845 DRM 500 engine package 90 #226 Parts car Hit me up if you need anything.