NEW SPL PRO front compression rod bushings
cost me $40 for a set of compression rod bushings through Riverside Infiniti. If you know someone you can press them in yourself. My total cost was $40. Had a dealership pressed them in it would have cost me an extra $60.
$100 vs $340
(not including removal/install if you don't do it yourself)
I only paid $40...
big difference to me
$100 vs $340
(not including removal/install if you don't do it yourself)
I only paid $40...
big difference to me
My press is not at my house. So if i were to do the bushings, i'd need to remove the rods, drive (in another car) to where my press is, do it, and then drive back and reinstall. I'm sure some guys don't have a press...so they may need to pay someone to press the new ones in.
So it really comes down to $$$ vs time. I think replacing the entire arm is a quicker, easier job....vs pressing the bearings on. But pressing is far cheaper.
I agree. First, I will have to drive to the dealer to order the bushings (drive back to pick them up). Then, remove the compression rods from my car. To get to the shop I will have to borrow my parents car, wait for the press, and drive back home to install the rods. It would be quicker, easier, and more convenient to replace the whole rod.
The dealer near my house says they do not replace the bushing, they will only replace the whole rod when a car comes in for service.
If you buy these SPL bushings for $100+ also add another $100+ for the labor at the dealer. I'm sure other places can do the pressing cheaper, but whey not make a rod for $100?
If you buy these SPL bushings for $100+ also add another $100+ for the labor at the dealer. I'm sure other places can do the pressing cheaper, but whey not make a rod for $100?
regardless of what your dealer does, the TSB tells them to replace the bushing... so if your dealer wants to spend the money replacing the whole rod that's fine; but manufacturer isn't going to reimburse them for more than the bushing.
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I have same problem (05 G35 Coupe) please anyone. I want to know how you replaced the compression rod. I will be changing them soon.
Do I need to remove the cross arm underneath the compression rod (where the rod is mounted), how do I take it out.
Pictures will be very helpful.
Thank You
Do I need to remove the cross arm underneath the compression rod (where the rod is mounted), how do I take it out.
Pictures will be very helpful.
Thank You
coupe bushings arent any different than sedan...
i just talked to our 6yr parts guy and coupe comp rods and rwd sedan comp rods are different. coupe bushings can not be baught separate, and have no air gap on the bushing like sedan bushings do. a coupe full comp rod will work on a sedan as i have installed a set on one before.
i just talked to our 6yr parts guy and coupe comp rods and rwd sedan comp rods are different. coupe bushings can not be baught separate, and have no air gap on the bushing like sedan bushings do. a coupe full comp rod will work on a sedan as i have installed a set on one before.
you might want to ask your 6yr parts guy to let Riverside Infiniti know they listed the OEM part wrong... and let all the coupe guys that have bought the exact same part that I put on my sedan that they did it wrong
it's the same part.