Installing subframe spacers to prevent clunk

[Debo]

I have the epic clunk when I brake or accelarate heavily. What is involved when installing spacers? Just removing the nut and installing spacer?

Should I use aluminum spacers or poly urathane?











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[jspaeth]

Very easy install. One of my first mods, before I even really new much about working on cars.

Get the SPL aluminum spacers....it DEFINITELY eliminates the slop from braking/accelerating, where you feel like the rear end is separated from the rest of the car.

VERY easy install.

Literally just have to jack up the car a bit, loosen the subframe nuts/bolts and put the spacers in, then retighten.

Difficulty 3/10

[ManoNegra]

the spacers may not help
depending on the condition of your subframe bushings
I went through the same thing: heavy clunking on decel and chaning gears
and tried spacer and pineapples I had laying around to no avail
when I finally decided to get solid bushings and dropped the subframe install them
I found the bushings were completely thrashed and the metal sleeves pretty much
just danced around the subframe
keep that in mind and good luck

edit:
here's the link to that thread

http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/225655-s14-energy-suspension-bushings-q.html#post2461020

[lazysk8er2]

slip on:
Pics of my Subframe bushing install - Nissan Forums: Nissan Forum (http://www.nissanforums.com/s13-240sx-1989-1994/128954-pics-my-subframe-bushing-install.html)

solid:
The Ultimate Subframe Bushing (s13/s14) Install Thread (30+ Pictures, anti-56k) - Nissan 240SX Forums (http://www.240sxforums.com/forums/installation-guides/74580-ultimate-subframe-bushing-s13-s14-install-thread-30-pictures-anti-56k.html)

video:
YouTube - 240SX Rear Subframe Urethane Bushing Installation (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP4ROIR22Do&feature=related)

i dunno did u really search?

[Debo]

the spacers may not help
depending on the condition of your subframe bushings
I went through the same thing: heavy clunking on decel and chaning gears
and tried spacer and pineapples I had laying around to no avail
when I finally decided to get solid bushings and dropped the subframe install them
I found the bushings were completely thrashed and the metal sleeves pretty much
just danced around the subframe
keep that in mind and good luck

edit:
here's the link to that thread

http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/225655-s14-energy-suspension-bushings-q.html#post2461020


I have a feeling that the spacers may not work either. The body has 250K miles.