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sikryd
08-04-2010, 05:43 PM
Has anyone run into any installation issues with the DSE solid body bushings? My body shop guy said that only the front firewall bushings will line up. I have not had a chance to get down there to see the problem myself, but wanted to check with you all to see if you have run into the same issue.
ProdigyCustoms
08-04-2010, 07:20 PM
Installed dozens, no issue here.
sikryd
08-04-2010, 07:30 PM
I just got back from the body shop, and the rear hole from sub-frame to body seems to be about a 1/4" off. My theory is that because the car has sub-frame connectors welded in and the guy has the car on a lift, there is some undue stress on that area that may cause the holes to not line up. I asked him to put the car on the ground and try to fit them... Do you install your mounts with car on ground, or on a lift?
Musclerodz
08-04-2010, 08:33 PM
Have the front already been tightened with out lining up the frame? Never had an issue with them
Vegas69
08-04-2010, 09:09 PM
What would a mount have to do with a subframe and body alignment?
Musclerodz
08-04-2010, 09:27 PM
What would a mount have to do with a subframe and body alignment?

there is enough room for the sub too move with the front bushings in and the rear will not line up if not adjusted properly. If the alignment pins are lined up and the rear still not going in, the frame could be tweaked
Vegas69
08-04-2010, 09:31 PM
I still ask, what would a DSE solid body mount have to do with a misaligned subframe?
Musclerodz
08-04-2010, 10:07 PM
I still ask, what would a DSE solid body mount have to do with a misaligned subframe?

nothing
Vegas69
08-04-2010, 10:08 PM
Exactly....:thumbsup:
sikryd
08-04-2010, 11:00 PM
Measured the frame and it's square... The bolts are in just a few threads in the front 4 mounts. I guess I have to wait and see if the rear ones line up with the car on the ground. Not sure whats causing it...
awr68
08-04-2010, 11:11 PM
Undo all the mounting bolts and start with the rear mounts first....then move forward....keeping everything loose at first of course. Then align and tighten.
sikryd
08-04-2010, 11:14 PM
Undo all the mounting bolts and start with the rear mounts first....then move forward....keeping everything loose at first of course. Then align and tighten.

I will have him try that tomorrow, thanks...
Tuske427
08-17-2010, 08:56 PM
I bought a set. I had to drill out the holes because they weren't big enough to fit the SS bolts that came with them. (bought straight from DSE) However, there were no alignment issues with them to the body.
sikryd
08-17-2010, 09:35 PM
I bought a set. I had to drill out the holes because they weren't big enough to fit the SS bolts that came with them. (bought straight from DSE) However, there were no alignment issues with them to the body.

I had him unbolt the sub-frame and start from the back working to the front and all is good now.
awr68
08-17-2010, 10:02 PM
I had him unbolt the sub-frame and start from the back working to the front and all is good now.

:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Z06vette
08-18-2010, 08:25 AM
I just installed mine this past weekend and had the same problem. I then put the rear in first, and managed to get them all in. I have an aftermarket sub, so i have no alignment holes. However, I dont seem to have any play to adjust/align the subframe if its off. I havent taken any measurements yet, guess I'll worry about that if it needs adjusting.:rolleyes:
Tuske427
08-20-2010, 05:33 PM
I had him unbolt the sub-frame and start from the back working to the front and all is good now.

cool.

I don't know if I was sent the wrong set with mine or what not, as it was the bolt hole diameter for the mounts themselves that was too small. They didn't fit the SS bolts that I ordered with them.