I'm at 79,XXX miles at the moment and I can tell that the sedan just isn't as sharp as it used to be. Compression rod bushings are creaking, steering doesn't feel as connected as it did before, LOT of wheel hop when turning from stopsigns in the rain...

What bushings are prone to failure? Have you replaced them with OEM parts, or did you go aftermarket? I would really like to go with the SPL comp rod bushings, and I'm thinking about ordering up some Whiteline bushings to help out in the back.

I've done quite a bit of searching, but haven't really gotten any solid reviews on anything aside from the Andrei's SPL comp rod bushing install. If you went aftermarket, gimme some feedback on what you got and what you think of it.

 

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Very true on my 110,000 mile 04 sedan as well. Very interested in the SPL bushings but concerned about NVH.

 

Hmmm... I assume that all bushings on this car last forever then?

C'mon, any suggestion would be helpful!

 

I have 85K on my Coupe and I just replaced ALL control arms in my car on the front only along with the shocks and springs and my car feels like new again. It's pricey...but it's worth it imo.

 

upper control arms too? I wouln't think they are subjected to as severe stresses as the lcas and compression rods but that is just my hunch. any other takers on spl solid bushings?? I am very tempted by those.

 

Yup...I replaced all of them. The upper ones were the cheapest so why not.

 

My car is at 67k, i will be doing the same... changing all the arms and stuff cause rear suspension feels like crap at the moment.

 

I too want to replace all bushings, preferably with aftermarket if available. Any recommendations on brand?

 

Whiteline bushings are a good option for the street. Here are a couple of links:

http://www.my350z.com/forum/suspensi...-bushings.html
http://www.jscspeed.com/catalog/Niss...initi_G35.html

 

Wasn't Energy supposed to release their full bushing kit for the 350Z. Most of that should apply for the G also.

 

I believe my350z has a great sticky about this.

 

You're not suppose to use polyurethane Whiteline bushings in suspension components. That's why car makers only use rubber. Get the Nismo hard rubber ones instead.

 

Um can you detail the reasons? Were you advocating the use of solid aluminum?!

 

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i need this information also ..

 

where are you getting this, please do not spread misinformative blanket statements like that. There have been numerous users on my350z who have used the whiteline polyurethane bushing in the front lower transverse link as well as rear subframe bushings. The only person that has run into issues with whiteline polyurethane bushings was a user who installed them in the rear knuckle and ended up with his spl camber arms damaged. This HOWEVER was not confirmed to be caused by the bushings and even IIRC kuah from SPL jumped in and said the damage was most likelly caused by strapping the car down to the dyno by the control arms. So take it for what it is, there has been NO substantial evidence to say that you are NOT SUPPOSED to use polyurethane bushings in the suspension. Granted there are points such as the inner compression arm bushing where a free pivoting bushing needs to be used and a polyurethane bushing will bind big time.