Differential bushing

6mtg37s · 11-01-2011, 07:56 PM

We need someone to make aftermarket polyurathane ones! SPL is too much for DD cars.

TopElement · 11-01-2011, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 6mtg37s

We need someone to make aftermarket polyurathane ones! SPL is too much for DD cars.

In progress

My Nismo is the 3rd test car!
They are urethane bushings with an aluminum sleeve.

KaienZ34 · 11-01-2011, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by TopElement

In prpgress

My Nismo is the 3rd test car.
They are urethane bushings with an aluminum sleeve.

Kickazz my good man, keep us informed...

6mtg37s · 11-02-2011, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by TopElement

In progress

My Nismo is the 3rd test car!
They are urethane bushings with an aluminum sleeve.

Seriously keep us informed!

fuct · 11-02-2011, 04:39 PM

nissan said the bushing isnt replaceable..... i take it they were lying?

fuct · 11-02-2011, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by tranceformer

I don't think the Tein springs would have much effect on the bushing. IMO, high HP levels, hard launches and shifts would hurt the bushing far more than anything else. I've had a few friends with 350Z's break theirs and a few friends down here in FL do the same with their 370Z's. It seems to be common with both cars.

I contacted SPL about this. With some work/swearing the 350Z SPL bushings can be adapted to the 370Z/G37. They also mentioned that they will be releasing a set that fits the 370Z/G37 soon.

With that said, the SPL bushings are LOUD. Especially if you have a set of 4.08 gears, and/or a Nismo LSD. The 4.08 gears might whine a bit more than the stock gears, and this is magnified by the solid bushings. The Nismo LSD is a bit harsh to begin with, makes lots of noise when making slow tight turns (read: parking lot). This is also magnified by the solid diff bushings.

I would NOT recommend these for a daily driven car. But constantly breaking a stock bushing would also be irritating. Maybe some day someone can source/manufacture a solid rubber bushing.

two things which i have not done with this car. ive been babying it much more than abusing it..... :\

TopElement · 11-02-2011, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by fuct

nissan said the bushing isnt replaceable..... i take it they were lying?

The bushings are not replaceable with Nissan parts. Dealership sells as an assembly, no bushing alone.

tranceformer · 11-02-2011, 10:42 PM

I wish I knew about the urethane bushings a few weeks ago but oh well.

The stock bushing is a major PITA to remove. Installing a replacement bushing is PITA as well. Just got my Z back with SPL aluminum bushings, a review thread soon to follow.

M.Bonanni · 11-02-2011, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 6mtg37s

We need someone to make aftermarket polyurathane ones! SPL is too much for DD cars.

Whiteline just revealed some at SEMA!

tranceformer · 11-02-2011, 11:45 PM

SPL diff bushings

6mtg37s · 11-03-2011, 04:22 AM

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Originally Posted by M.Bonanni

Whiteline just revealed some at SEMA!

This just made my day, when is it going to be for sale??

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Originally Posted by tranceformer

SPL diff bushings

I don't know if I should do this or wait for the whiteline bushings now. I think metal bushings will be a little too much for a DD

tranceformer · 11-03-2011, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by 6mtg37s

This just made my day, when is it going to be for sale??

I don't know if I should do this or wait for the whiteline bushings now. I think metal bushings will be a little too much for a DD

i would wait. mine isn't a daily driver so different story for me. the extra rubber padding helped though.

SPOHN · 11-03-2011, 08:09 AM

I'll have to do this before my next alignment

M.Bonanni · 11-04-2011, 12:19 AM

Whiteline ones should be for sale in the US end of November...

6mtg37s · 11-04-2011, 05:04 AM

For the 370z/g37 tho right? I saw on there site but it was only for 350z/g35.

11-02-2011, 10:42 PM	#23 (permalink)
tranceformer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,213 Drives: 2009 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 268	I wish I knew about the urethane bushings a few weeks ago but oh well. The stock bushing is a major PITA to remove. Installing a replacement bushing is PITA as well. Just got my Z back with SPL aluminum bushings, a review thread soon to follow. __________________ Ray 2009 370Z Base Sport 6MT / 12.860 @ 109.09mph / 1.921 60ft / street tires official 1/4 mile track times

11-02-2011, 11:45 PM	#25 (permalink)
tranceformer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,213 Drives: 2009 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 268	SPL diff bushings __________________ Ray 2009 370Z Base Sport 6MT / 12.860 @ 109.09mph / 1.921 60ft / street tires official 1/4 mile track times

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6mtg37s Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 102 Drives: 10 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 15	We need someone to make aftermarket polyurathane ones! SPL is too much for DD cars.

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6mtg37s Base Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 102 Drives: 10 G37S 6MT Rep Power: 15	For the 370z/g37 tho right? I saw on there site but it was only for 350z/g35.