trinydex
10-08-2007, 10:55 AM
Well, I ordered my Beatrush propeller shaft (drive shaft) bushings from Kami Speed and they came in today and like a kid in a candy store I was off to my garage. :lol:
While I was at it, I figured I would snap some pics and make it as easy as possible for those who are not mechanically inclined. This is as straight foward as it gets. Please exercise caution when underneath any vehicle.
These are the bushings from Beatrush. There is another set of these which I had already installed, so just imagine another set there.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/Revvin9k/Picture096.jpg
First these are the tools that you will need.
1.) Ratchet
2.) Extension
3.) 14mm Socket
4.) Flat screw driver
5.) Swivel extension for socket (forgot the name of it)
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/Revvin9k/Picture093.jpg
1.) First properly jack up your car and use jack stands.
2.) This step is optional as I did not do it. You may find it easier by removing your the rear section of your exhuast. I found that to be insane just to install 4 sets of metal bushings and opted to work around it. If you like the bling bling of your exhaust underneath your car, :rolleyes: , then remove it or cover it, because it may get a little scratched.
3.) These are the two 14mm nuts that you will be removing. One is kinda hidden to the upper left hand corner of the screen. You will need the swivel for this nut.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/Revvin9k/Picture101.jpg
4.) Be careful not to look up directly into the nuts as you remove them, there is rust and it will fall into your eyes.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/Revvin9k/Picture102.jpg
5.) Try and have a second set of hands to help you with this or have some thing around that you can use to support the drive shaft as you undo the nuts. I knew this cheap socket set would come in handy one day. LOL.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/Revvin9k/Picture103.jpg
6.) The shaft will drop slightly after you have undone both nuts. Giving you just enough room to rip off the old crappy bushings Mitsu left us with. I was able to contort my body to use my knee to support the drive shaft. My wife refused to get under there with me. :lol:
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/Revvin9k/Picture104-1.jpg
Removal of the old bushing.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/Revvin9k/Picture105.jpg
Beatrush bushings vs. OEM bushings. Beatrush FTW.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/Revvin9k/Picture098.jpg
The bushing in the bottom right corner will go on top of the drive shaft hanger, and the one in the top right corner will go underneath it. Don't try and slip it in the hole as you will drive your self CRAZY trying to make it fit with the the limited space you have.
What I found to be easiest is to put the top bushing in place, and when you are ready to put the bottom bushing in, get out your screwdriver and try to align it to the best of your ability to the hole. Once you put the bottom bushing in place, you are left with 4 threads or so to start screwing the nut back on. The bushing will align itself seeing that you got it pretty even with the screw driver. Like so.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/Revvin9k/Picture106.jpg
Follow this procedure for the other one as well (there are two sets that need to be replaced), and you should have this in the end.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/Revvin9k/Picture099.jpg
The swivel socket is used for this one as it is a PITA to get to if not impossible without the swivel attachment due to my test pipe.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/Revvin9k/Picture100.jpg
Last but not least, all my wife did for me was take a pic of me while I was under there. :rolleyes:
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/Revvin9k/Picture112.jpg
I cannot give any impressions as I have not taken the car out yet. I'm gonna jump in the shower and give you guys a review in a bit.
Many thanks to Kami Speed for these awesome products. I will be doing the rear diff bushings tommorrow night, also a Beatrush product.
LMAO, sorry. Well, the reason the review took so long on the rear diff bushings was this:http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/Revvin9k/Picture115.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/Revvin9k/Picture116.jpg
In a hurry to do the rear diff bushings, I accidentally cross threaded the bolt for the diff carrier, resulting in a $500 mistake. :lol: :lol: Take your time doing these folks, or you'll pay outta ur a** for the mistake later.
After sorting out the problems I had, I am pleased to say that I love the bushing set. I can't notice the rear difff budhings as much, but the drive shaft bushings are a God sent. The vibrations in the cabin I had are now gone, drivetrain vibration does not seem apparent at all, and over all the ride seems much smoother. I am not very good with reviems, but I am sure if somebody else gets these, they'll be able to chime in with a better review.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/Revvin9k/Picture114.jpg
Thank you Kami Speed, these rock. :mitsu:
While I was at it, I figured I would snap some pics and make it as easy as possible for those who are not mechanically inclined. This is as straight foward as it gets. Please exercise caution when underneath any vehicle.
These are the bushings from Beatrush. There is another set of these which I had already installed, so just imagine another set there.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/Revvin9k/Picture096.jpg
First these are the tools that you will need.
1.) Ratchet
2.) Extension
3.) 14mm Socket
4.) Flat screw driver
5.) Swivel extension for socket (forgot the name of it)
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/Revvin9k/Picture093.jpg
1.) First properly jack up your car and use jack stands.
2.) This step is optional as I did not do it. You may find it easier by removing your the rear section of your exhuast. I found that to be insane just to install 4 sets of metal bushings and opted to work around it. If you like the bling bling of your exhaust underneath your car, :rolleyes: , then remove it or cover it, because it may get a little scratched.
3.) These are the two 14mm nuts that you will be removing. One is kinda hidden to the upper left hand corner of the screen. You will need the swivel for this nut.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/Revvin9k/Picture101.jpg
4.) Be careful not to look up directly into the nuts as you remove them, there is rust and it will fall into your eyes.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/Revvin9k/Picture102.jpg
5.) Try and have a second set of hands to help you with this or have some thing around that you can use to support the drive shaft as you undo the nuts. I knew this cheap socket set would come in handy one day. LOL.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/Revvin9k/Picture103.jpg
6.) The shaft will drop slightly after you have undone both nuts. Giving you just enough room to rip off the old crappy bushings Mitsu left us with. I was able to contort my body to use my knee to support the drive shaft. My wife refused to get under there with me. :lol:
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/Revvin9k/Picture104-1.jpg
Removal of the old bushing.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/Revvin9k/Picture105.jpg
Beatrush bushings vs. OEM bushings. Beatrush FTW.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/Revvin9k/Picture098.jpg
The bushing in the bottom right corner will go on top of the drive shaft hanger, and the one in the top right corner will go underneath it. Don't try and slip it in the hole as you will drive your self CRAZY trying to make it fit with the the limited space you have.
What I found to be easiest is to put the top bushing in place, and when you are ready to put the bottom bushing in, get out your screwdriver and try to align it to the best of your ability to the hole. Once you put the bottom bushing in place, you are left with 4 threads or so to start screwing the nut back on. The bushing will align itself seeing that you got it pretty even with the screw driver. Like so.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/Revvin9k/Picture106.jpg
Follow this procedure for the other one as well (there are two sets that need to be replaced), and you should have this in the end.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/Revvin9k/Picture099.jpg
The swivel socket is used for this one as it is a PITA to get to if not impossible without the swivel attachment due to my test pipe.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/Revvin9k/Picture100.jpg
Last but not least, all my wife did for me was take a pic of me while I was under there. :rolleyes:
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/Revvin9k/Picture112.jpg
I cannot give any impressions as I have not taken the car out yet. I'm gonna jump in the shower and give you guys a review in a bit.
Many thanks to Kami Speed for these awesome products. I will be doing the rear diff bushings tommorrow night, also a Beatrush product.
LMAO, sorry. Well, the reason the review took so long on the rear diff bushings was this:http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/Revvin9k/Picture115.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/Revvin9k/Picture116.jpg
In a hurry to do the rear diff bushings, I accidentally cross threaded the bolt for the diff carrier, resulting in a $500 mistake. :lol: :lol: Take your time doing these folks, or you'll pay outta ur a** for the mistake later.
After sorting out the problems I had, I am pleased to say that I love the bushing set. I can't notice the rear difff budhings as much, but the drive shaft bushings are a God sent. The vibrations in the cabin I had are now gone, drivetrain vibration does not seem apparent at all, and over all the ride seems much smoother. I am not very good with reviems, but I am sure if somebody else gets these, they'll be able to chime in with a better review.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d169/Revvin9k/Picture114.jpg
Thank you Kami Speed, these rock. :mitsu: