Clunk noise from subframe

[beji321]

Hey guys, I recently bought Energy Suspension bushing to fix that bang noise everytime I shift. After installing the bushing, I get a clunk noise everytime I drive over small bumps on the street. I also notice after installing the new bushing that it left a small in gap.W ould a subframe bushing collar fix that problem?! Thanks again guys much help would be appreciated!

[beji321]

Heres the gap i was talking about. Would a subframe collar fix the solution to close the gap?

[DJ-of-E]

I.....don't think you installed that bushing correctly. Did you try to install it with a hammer? O_o

You gonna have to drop that subframe out again and have it presssed properly.

If you're broke, at least get one of these: http://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton-shop-press-33497.html

Otherwise, ask a mechanic shop with a press and pay $40 to press them out for you (cuz they treat young kids like idiots).

I hope this is just a failed attempt at a press, otherwise have someone else install it for you.

http://www.nicoclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Zoom-out.jpeg

[beji321]

I.....don't think you installed that bushing correctly. Did you try to install it with a hammer? O_o

You gonna have to drop that subframe out again and have it presssed properly.

If you're broke, at least get one of these: 12 Ton Shop Press (http://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton-shop-press-33497.html)

Otherwise, ask a mechanic shop with a press and pay $40 to press them out for you (cuz they treat young kids like idiots).

I hope this is just a failed attempt at a press, otherwise have someone else install it for you.

http://www.nicoclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Zoom-out.jpeg

Damn. ok thanks for the input. I asked my mechanic to do it at the time because i didnt have the tools.

[Mikester]

Umm, my 10yr old daughter put my subframe bushings in (she seriously did)... Grease them, and they pop right in with only slight tapping needed.

Looks to me like either you only used half of the set (uppers + lowers = 8 total); or really messed up putting them in.

Should look like this:

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5112/7436277442_ff694d64d5_b_d.jpg

If S13, leave cups in... If S14, you need to cut/pop them out. Reading the directions really helps. If you don't have them, Energy has them on their site.

[beji321]

Umm, my 10yr old daughter put my subframe bushings in (she seriously did)... Grease them, and they pop right in with only slight tapping needed.

Looks to me like either you only used half of the set (uppers + lowers = 8 total); or really messed up putting them in.

Should look like this:

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5112/7436277442_ff694d64d5_b_d.jpg

If S13, leave cups in... If S14, you need to cut/pop them out. Reading the directions really helps. If you don't have them, Energy has them on their site.

Alright for sure! thank you for your help guys much appreciated! going to fix that annoying noise once final are over!

[rabbitph]

really looking to get these myself. Let us know if you did have them installed wrong or what exactly the issue is... i dont want to have this issue myself. thanks.

[sleepyS14se]

Heres the gap i was talking about. Would a subframe collar fix the solution to close the gap?

that is a untouched stock subframe. i see no ES bushings.. OP are you sure you installed SUBFRAME bushings??

[Mikester]

that is a untouched stock subframe. i see no ES bushings.. OP are you sure you installed SUBFRAME bushings??

LOL look again- He has a black urethane bushing about halfway installed at the top, and what appears to be NO bushing installed below...