Common questions

How long does it take to replace subframe bushings?

How long does it take to replace subframe bushings?

It’s a 1 hour job including getting coffee.

Do you need bushings and a subframe?

If so those must be a pair of OEM control arms from the dealer, labor is correct if it were for control arms since book time is probably half an hour a side, depending on how stubborn the fasteners and the ball joint is to remove. Hey maybe it does need a subframe, but you’re saying bushings.

How much does it cost to replace a sub frame?

The bushing in the sub-frame has gone bad and you cant replace just the bushing you have to buy a new sub-frame for $700. plus another $500. for them to put it in. I love the car but I bought it used with one previous owner and I’ve had to replace the front springs because one broke and the control arms due to a bad ball joint. Now a sub-frame.

When is it time to replace my suspension bushings?

A key point we cannot emphasize enough is that replacing old rubber bushings with new ones goes a long way toward improving the ride quality of your vehicle – restoring the supple cushioning it had when driven out of the showroom.

How long do subframe bushings last on a Nissan Versa?

Subframe bushings last the life of the vehicle since they’re never exposed to rubber damaging light or any heat sources, and see limited range of motion. At 200 000 miles and if you live in a “salt/wet state” i could see it if you needed a subframe for safety inspection.

If so those must be a pair of OEM control arms from the dealer, labor is correct if it were for control arms since book time is probably half an hour a side, depending on how stubborn the fasteners and the ball joint is to remove. Hey maybe it does need a subframe, but you’re saying bushings.

The bushing in the sub-frame has gone bad and you cant replace just the bushing you have to buy a new sub-frame for $700. plus another $500. for them to put it in. I love the car but I bought it used with one previous owner and I’ve had to replace the front springs because one broke and the control arms due to a bad ball joint. Now a sub-frame.

How long does it take to replace suspension bushes on a truck?

The steps involved in bushing replacement are relatively easy to master and can usually be completed in under an hour once you get the hang of how it is done. However, the first time that you repair the bushings on your truck, the steps can take several hours to complete. Therefore, it is best to reserve this undertaking for a free afternoon.

Subframe bushings last the life of the vehicle since they’re never exposed to rubber damaging light or any heat sources, and see limited range of motion. At 200 000 miles and if you live in a “salt/wet state” i could see it if you needed a subframe for safety inspection.

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Ruth Doyle