73 Roadrunner subframe bushings?

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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 02:55 PM
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73 Roadrunner subframe bushings?

Does anyone know where to find the rubber bushings that go between the front subframe and the engine/suspension cradle? They are 1.5 high and 4" in diameter, with one in the front and two on the back?

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Old Nov 13, 2011 | 11:50 PM
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Check with Mancini Racing or ? Look for the cast iron or the aluminum replacements Don't use the rubber ones
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 11:44 AM
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Check with Mancini Racing or ? Look for the cast iron or the aluminum replacements Don't use the rubber ones
Well, i guess when i think i know all there is to know about my car, I learn something else, as i was not aware there were metal replacements for these parts! Has anyone used these, i would like to see an example, even if its on another car.

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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 12:31 PM
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Firm Feel has them for too much money.

Website link? Sure! http://www.solidbushings.com/

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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 06:10 PM
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I actually talked to one of the guys at FirmFeel today, they have the K-frame to subframe mounts, aluminum, as well as the cross member mounts.

I have not been able to find anyone else that has shte k-frame to subframe bushings. Mancini racing has the cross member mounts in polyurethane.

Is it really that noticable with solid bushings rather then rubber or polyurethane on the cross member or k-frame?
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Old Nov 14, 2011 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Idrivemopar
I actually talked to one of the guys at FirmFeel today, they have the K-frame to subframe mounts, aluminum, as well as the cross member mounts.

I have not been able to find anyone else that has shte k-frame to subframe bushings. Mancini racing has the cross member mounts in polyurethane.

Is it really that noticable with solid bushings rather then rubber or polyurethane on the cross member or k-frame?
Solid bushings is a smaller company and has better prices for the same stuff as firm feel...he also sell the rear leaf spring isolation bushings to get rid of the rubber that surrounds the leaf springs. My car felt like it was cresting a wave on the freeway, now it does not do the roll over to the right action when I drive on the freeway.

http://www.solidbushings.com/
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 05:32 PM
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I have a 74 RR, and I too have wondered about the rubber, poly, solid, issue! I dont have any advice since I haven't tried them yet. But if you go solid, it seems like any buddy of yours that can run a lathe, can make them for you. Me, I'd try poly for a driver, and solid, for a racer. As far as rubber, it deteriorates, and will never be as good as the first day you installed it.
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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 09:22 PM
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Just go solid I had a set in a 77 Volare RR, that I got from Mopar performance It firms up the front suspension a lot. along with a 8 3/4 rear without the rubber mounting. There not that hard to install. Just make sure you have jack stands a good floor jack and a big crowbar

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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Idrivemopar
Does anyone know where to find the rubber bushings that go between the front subframe and the engine/suspension cradle? They are 1.5 high and 4" in diameter, with one in the front and two on the back?

Any help would be appreciated.
go to Suspension Restoration Parts Co.
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Old Apr 10, 2014 | 01:52 PM
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Poly squeaks if you don't grease them. Aluminum pucks up front make a huge handling difference. You need a good pair of KYB shocks to go along with them. Getting ride of the rear iso-plates helps a lot with the rear end wanting to waddle back and forth also.


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