GW Solid Body Bushing question

[BonzoHansen]

I posted this at nastyz, but I thought I’d ask here too.

I got Global West sub frame bushings, set #800, for my 77 Z28. I went to test fit them on my sub frame, and for the 4 body mounts there is a lot of play between the lower bushing collar (that pushes up through the frame into the upper bushing) and the frame holes. I would think that should be a snug fit in the frame holes, but it is not. I called GW and they say that is correct in order to handle varying tolerances. And that when I tighten the frame bolts, the frame will not move.

Is that right? Just checking before I actually need to install them in a few weeks.

[fladoans]

I'm no expert on this, but I got the same story from DSE. I just finished repairing my subrame (holes rusted out) with all new plates. I then installed DSE solid bushings and had about an 1/8" of play in them. I call DSE and they said it was okay that play was needed for the alignment of the subrame. Since the subframe bolts have a lot of adjustment in them also, I do believe once the bolts are tighted they won't move.

[BonzoHansen]

1/8" is about what I see. Thanks-