Aluminum subframe bushings

[srh3trinity]

I am looking at aluminum subframe bushings for my second gen and wanted some input on the different brands available. From GW to competition eng. to dse or ptfb there are plenty of options. Anythig I need to know before i choose a brand? Good or bad experiences with the fit of one over another?

[77thor]

Make sure that the kit you buy comes with ALL new hardware; bolts, washers, etc.
I've used Global West InterLocking body mounts on a couple of cars and I am happy with them.

[cornfedbill]

There are some really good kits out there. I am told the interlocking ones are the best.

One my last second gen, we just used grade 8 washers from the local farm supply store. They worked great and were in my budget at the time.

The key is to hold the frame tight to the body with the correct spacing with no movement. Everything else is not as important.

[Rhino]

Most recently I used a set of Global West mounts. The bolts aren't anything fancy but I like that the mounts interlock and are anodized black.

EDIT: I originally stated that my mounts were Comp Eng, they're actually Global West.

[srh3trinity]

The reaaon I asked is that there is up to 100 bucks difference in price for something pretty basic in design. How much could anybody actually improve on them?

[Proforged]

CNC-machined billet aluminum bushings for all six locations, MIL-spec hard anodized, complete with all bolts, washers, and nuts...under $100 with free shipping :twothumbs

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pof-134-10005

[Rhino]

The reaaon I asked is that there is up to 100 bucks difference in price for something pretty basic in design. How much could anybody actually improve on them?

The biggest difference between the Global West kit and the DSE kit appears to be the bolts. The DSE bolts are extremely nice, but at the end of the day I severely hope no one gets a good view of the bottom of my car. I'm quite happy paying half the price to use grade 8 bolts.

[BBC71Nova]

ProForged: Those look nice. Do you make them for the '68-'72 Nova's? If so, do they have the dimension of the firewall location bushing included or do you require the installer to reuse the existing spacer? That's one difference between this part for Camaro's and Novas. Most just sell the part as interchangeable for either F/X body and Nova owners use their old, ugly spacer. Just looks bad is all...

[Proforged]

ProForged: Those look nice. Do you make them for the '68-'72 Nova's? If so, do they have the dimension of the firewall location bushing included or do you require the installer to reuse the existing spacer? That's one difference between this part for Camaro's and Novas. Most just sell the part as interchangeable for either F/X body and Nova owners use their old, ugly spacer. Just looks bad is all...

Hi - we use the same kit for the '68-72 Nova, so it would require the installer to reuse that spacer.

Thanks!

[Skip Fix]

Definitnely interlocking. Herb Adams and Guldstrand just used flat ones. Alos don;t get the "lowering" ones as it shoves the motor closer to the hood. Often the fan into the shroud.

[BBC71Nova]

Hi - we use the same kit for the '68-72 Nova, so it would require the installer to reuse that spacer.

Thanks!

Bummer. Us Nova guys never get any love :). My plan has been to just have a local shop turn up a new upper bushing section with the spacer "built in".

[srh3trinity]

CNC-machined billet aluminum bushings for all six locations, MIL-spec hard anodized, complete with all bolts, washers, and nuts...under $100 with free shipping :twothumbs

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pof-134-10005
Looks like a great deal. I will pick a set up from summitt. I have a discount coupon too.

[Rhino]

...Us Nova guys never get any love...

You may take a look at the global west setup, there were quite a number of options depending on your needs. It did end up having 2 roughly 1/2" tall pucks that I didn't end up using on my '68 Camaro. When I get home I'll find and post the actual part number.

[srh3trinity]

CNC-machined billet aluminum bushings for all six locations, MIL-spec hard anodized, complete with all bolts, washers, and nuts...under $100 with free shipping :twothumbs

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pof-134-10005

Placed my order tonight with Summit.

[oden33390]

In the picture of the Proforged bushings there are 4 black disk shaped washers, what are those for? I just received my kit, have everything ready to install them tomorrow, but there are no instructions in the box. I also looked on the website and couldn't find them, any help would be appreciated.

It's for a 69 Camaro if that Helps...

[MrQuick]

CNC-machined billet aluminum bushings for all six locations, MIL-spec hard anodized, complete with all bolts, washers, and nuts...under $100 with free shipping :twothumbs

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pof-134-10005


ProForged: Those look nice. Do you make them for the '68-'72 Nova's? If so, do they have the dimension of the firewall location bushing included or do you require the installer to reuse the existing spacer? That's one difference between this part for Camaro's and Novas. Most just sell the part as interchangeable for either F/X body and Nova owners use their old, ugly spacer. Just looks bad is all...


Hi - we use the same kit for the '68-72 Nova, so it would require the installer to reuse that spacer.

Thanks!

Or you can include 6 more of those black 1/8" biscuit washers with a "Nova" kit.

[Proforged]

In the picture of the Proforged bushings there are 4 black disk shaped washers, what are those for? I just received my kit, have everything ready to install them tomorrow, but there are no instructions in the box. I also looked on the website and couldn't find them, any help would be appreciated.

It's for a 69 Camaro if that Helps...

We're still finishing up the graphic design of our instructions, but if you shoot us an email ([email protected]) we will send you the ugly version :D

[oden33390]

GREAT! Email sent!

[LeighP]

Just to add some info/feedback for others....I'm using PTFB alloy bodymounts on my 71 Firebird.....everything fit fit, nicely made parts. They are not annodised (ie, bare alloy).

One thing for anyone buying solid mounts.....make sure they are designed so the upper and lower "lock" together....some cheap mounts are simply machined alloy rings, the uppers and lowers don't key to each other and may move independently.....not good.

Have to say, that Proforged kit looks really nicely made!!!!! :)
Hope to see some installed pics. :)

[HWYSTR]

We're still finishing up the graphic design of our instructions, but if you shoot us an email ([email protected]) we will send you the ugly version :D

Zack - Any plans to make mounts for 64-72 A-Bodies?

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[Proforged]

We'll look into it! It would be at least 6 months before we could finish R&D and production, though.

[killer69]

Bummer. Us Nova guys never get any love :). My plan has been to just have a local shop turn up a new upper bushing section with the spacer "built in".

or just buy the Speedtech Nova body mounts

[HWYSTR]

We'll look into it! It would be at least 6 months before we could finish R&D and production, though.

That would be good, since there's definitely a market for them. As of now, the only ones I know of are the ABC Performance ones, and they aren't cheap:

http://www.abcperformance.net/body%20mounts.html

My A-body goes into the body shop in a couple weeks, so I'll be forced to use OE type or poly. (bummer). I might swap them after, but have to figure that out later. I understand other can be made to work, but would prefer not to go through the trial and error.


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[cpd004]

Placed my order tonight with Summit.

Did you ever get these installed? If so, comments/complaints/tips?