Just a quick hint. When doing bushings do not tighten them down until the car is flat on the ground. Probably does not matter for the rear but the front one will be "pre loaded" if you tighten while in the air. It looks like you are running late offset rims, that is why your wheels are in so much. Should either go with early offset rims or use spacers. I have a set if your interested. Good to see you using good replacement parts and not the cheapest thing available on fleabay!
So for clarification, push the bolt through the front bushing and mount point, put the nut on but don't tighten, then set the car on the ground and tighten to torque spec?
@@gwilli With the car on the ground it's a tight fit to get underneath to tighten the bolts. While the car is slightly raised you can use a jack to lift the tire and simulate the load on the bushing. Then you can torque the bolts while the bushing is under load. Hope that helps!
What symptoms were you experiencing before you did this and how’s the car drive afterwards (what specifically did this correct). Thank you I’m advance, I’m still learning the ins and outs with mine! Your videos are great!!
I really appreciate your support! As of symptoms, none that I could actually feel, but, with a visual inspection, I saw that both the front and rear bushings were pretty cracked. If bushings are cracked, that is a sign that they are getting old and need to be replaced down the road sometime, and if they are ripped, they should be replaced as soon as possible. In my case, I replaced everything because a) bushings were cracked and b) My car is almost 40 years old and I thought it would be good to update the old and worn out pieces. I have not driven the car yet sadly, I have been doing some serious engine work lately, but the ride quality can do nothing but increase from these new parts.
Nice video. I was wondering why you replaced the whole control arms, but then I saw the price lol. How is the quality of the aftermarket piece compared to the original?
Haha yeah, it was not worth the headache. They are identical and, if the old ones did not have rust on them, very similar quality if not better. Kinda hard to compare a nice shiny part to an old rusted one.
Nice job . Anti seize would have made things better if you ever have to replace or remove it ,always on metal to metal surfaces. Great job.
Thank you sir🫡
Well done and greetings from Germany
Glad you enjoyed!
These videos are gems bro, my 944 and I thank you !
Haha, well stay tuned because there is going to be a lot more of it in the future. Glad you found them helpful.
Just a quick hint. When doing bushings do not tighten them down until the car is flat on the ground. Probably does not matter for the rear but the front one will be "pre loaded" if you tighten while in the air.
It looks like you are running late offset rims, that is why your wheels are in so much. Should either go with early offset rims or use spacers. I have a set if your interested.
Good to see you using good replacement parts and not the cheapest thing available on fleabay!
Thanks for the input, I did not know that!
So for clarification, push the bolt through the front bushing and mount point, put the nut on but don't tighten, then set the car on the ground and tighten to torque spec?
@@gwilli With the car on the ground it's a tight fit to get underneath to tighten the bolts. While the car is slightly raised you can use a jack to lift the tire and simulate the load on the bushing. Then you can torque the bolts while the bushing is under load. Hope that helps!
What symptoms were you experiencing before you did this and how’s the car drive afterwards (what specifically did this correct). Thank you I’m advance, I’m still learning the ins and outs with mine! Your videos are great!!
I really appreciate your support! As of symptoms, none that I could actually feel, but, with a visual inspection, I saw that both the front and rear bushings were pretty cracked. If bushings are cracked, that is a sign that they are getting old and need to be replaced down the road sometime, and if they are ripped, they should be replaced as soon as possible. In my case, I replaced everything because a) bushings were cracked and b) My car is almost 40 years old and I thought it would be good to update the old and worn out pieces. I have not driven the car yet sadly, I have been doing some serious engine work lately, but the ride quality can do nothing but increase from these new parts.
Nice video. I was wondering why you replaced the whole control arms, but then I saw the price lol. How is the quality of the aftermarket piece compared to the original?
Haha yeah, it was not worth the headache. They are identical and, if the old ones did not have rust on them, very similar quality if not better. Kinda hard to compare a nice shiny part to an old rusted one.