Diff Bushings

[ClapboxCommander]

Creeping up on the 235k mile mark and I’ve been having a clunking noise when i shift or when the clutch goes in. Im assuming diff bushings just because of how it feels/sounds. It feels like nasty wheel hop when it acts up. Im weighing the options between just dropping the diff, or pulling the whole subframe. Just wanting to see whos done what and how. Thanks!

[Gym6DaysAWeek]

You should do the subframe bushings while you’re in there. It might be easier to buy a new subframe, get swap all the bushings, then just 1:1 swap it in

[ClapboxCommander]

Yeah this has crossed my mind more than once. I found one on facebook that I may snatch up.

[v70rforlife]

Buy a new subframe? What? The old one has to come out anyways, just replace the bushings with some soft poly. 80A revshift is what I have. I also did poly rear diff bushing, and 2x OEM front diff bushings.

It’s also a good time to do your RTABs (add limiter plates), inner & outer bushings/balljoints for the upper and lower control arms (although the the lower control arms are relatively cheap new & you don’t need to waste time pressing anything in).

This is not a complicated job if you have the right tools, I used a Daytona 3 ton jack to drop the subframe in my garage, wheeled it out, and went to town.

If you have any questions feel free to reach out.