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Dream240 · 08-18-2009, 02:13 PM

Okay, I finally got the job done.

I ended up going to Harbor Freight (Best place ever, but I'm sure you all know that) And picking up a "14-pc. Front Wheel Bearing Set" for $80.00.

This kit is perfect for ANY bushing press fit install. Provided you have access to compressed air. What I did was use the press steel plates and other accessories provided to finish off the last 1/2" of room for the bushings to go. The only awkward thing was the main threading bolt had a head size of 28mm. Had to buy a socket for this since my set jumped from 27mm to 30mm, very common.

Got the car put back together within an hour. And test drove it...... WOW!!! The rear end feedback is amazing when compared to old stock bushings. I also replaced the old stock diff bushings with a complete ES poly-bushing set. This upgrade, when combined with aluminum driveshaft makes the gear shifts and clutch drops so seemless. I love my car all over again!!!

As for the blacks in rear and silvers in front, I actually did them this way by measuring up the inner sleeve to the stock ones. And yes they in are in the same position when compared to the stock ones. So IMO Nissan didn't alter the bushing design (as per the previously posted link), it just seems that way since most guys never look at a stock OEM bushing unless it's fallen apart or burned out. Fortunately mine were still relatively intact, just really loose rubber. that was the best part about this install, thanks to the old bushing rubber being worn, my air chisel made short work of them.

Thanks to all who inputed. I will post up some pics of the kit I bought for anyone looking to add a useful tool set to their collection.

08-18-2009, 02:13 PM	#64
Dream240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Inland Empire, California Age: 42 Posts: 2,188 Trader Rating: (8)	Follow up: Okay, I finally got the job done. I ended up going to Harbor Freight (Best place ever, but I'm sure you all know that) And picking up a "14-pc. Front Wheel Bearing Set" for $80.00. This kit is perfect for ANY bushing press fit install. Provided you have access to compressed air. What I did was use the press steel plates and other accessories provided to finish off the last 1/2" of room for the bushings to go. The only awkward thing was the main threading bolt had a head size of 28mm. Had to buy a socket for this since my set jumped from 27mm to 30mm, very common. Got the car put back together within an hour. And test drove it...... WOW!!! The rear end feedback is amazing when compared to old stock bushings. I also replaced the old stock diff bushings with a complete ES poly-bushing set. This upgrade, when combined with aluminum driveshaft makes the gear shifts and clutch drops so seemless. I love my car all over again!!! As for the blacks in rear and silvers in front, I actually did them this way by measuring up the inner sleeve to the stock ones. And yes they in are in the same position when compared to the stock ones. So IMO Nissan didn't alter the bushing design (as per the previously posted link), it just seems that way since most guys never look at a stock OEM bushing unless it's fallen apart or burned out. Fortunately mine were still relatively intact, just really loose rubber. that was the best part about this install, thanks to the old bushing rubber being worn, my air chisel made short work of them. Thanks to all who inputed. I will post up some pics of the kit I bought for anyone looking to add a useful tool set to their collection. __________________ Don't mess with my monkey...he's loaded.