Installing IPD Bushing inserts for front subframe

[azureblue]

I decided to go with using IPD's blue poly front subframe inserts on my P2. First lesson - it isn't too smart to try to beat them into place. The on line videos show the tech doing that but I found it is much easier to do it this way: 1 - find about a foot long or more bar, rod, or piece of metal pipe, that will fit into the center of the bushing - I used a 1/2" diameter bar. 2 - silicone grease the heck out of the bushing slots and the insert. 3- Push the insert into place just enough so it will stay there, then insert your bar / rod into the bushing. 4 - Rock the bushing front to back with the bar, while pushing on the insert, and it will "walk" into place. Then use the bracket or large washer to press it the rest of the way in with the original bolt.

The insert job is really easy, except for the torque plus 120 degrees part. That took some tugging..

They increased road noise a bit, but not that much.

[jonesg]

i bought those 4 years ago, still in the bag.
Just another thing I didn't do today.

[azureblue]

Once I got the install method down, the job went really quick - Maybe 15 minutes each for the front inserts and 20 or so for the rear.

[kallekula]

I have almost brand new shocks n struts but it feels like im sailing when I’m out and about. Love that Cadillac feeling mmmm.