Cradle bolts/bushings..

Subject: Cradle bolts/bushings.. Wed Jul 08, 2009 1:43 pm

Shoot guys.. I was underneath my car today installing my new O2 sensor when i look over to this dangling bushing by my cradle.. the metal washer thing is completely gone.. where do i get a new bushing and washer!!! Help ASAP please.. pics soon

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Rickw wrote:

What a dipshit, grow up.

deekster_caddy wrote:

LOL @ guessing Rick's age. Since we've gotten together a couple of times I won't guess wink

he'd probably hit me

Subject: Re: Cradle bolts/bushings.. Wed Jul 08, 2009 2:08 pm

ed morad might have a parts cradle around the shop.

is it just one of the rear cradle bushings that is missing the bolt? if so you are probably ok to drive on it for a little while, there are 4 in the rear holding it up.
my next question is how did this happen?? are the bolts rusted? i know when i had my subframe down last week those bolts were torqued down with like 200ft-lb.

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Subject: Re: Cradle bolts/bushings.. Wed Jul 08, 2009 2:51 pm

Your right they shouldn't just fall out. Any one I've ever done or saw other people do required a shit load of torque to break them loose.
It's very odd that you would be missing one.
I believe the bushings, washers and bolts may still be available from GM, if Ed Morad doesn't have them. But I would think he does.

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Subject: Re: Cradle bolts/bushings.. Wed Jul 08, 2009 3:20 pm

Rickw wrote:

Your right they shouldn't just fall out. Any one I've ever done or saw other people do required a shit load of torque to break them loose.
It's very odd that you would be missing one.
I believe the bushings, washers and bolts may still be available from GM, if Ed Morad doesn't have them. But I would think he does.

The bolt is still there BUT!!! the bushing just fell off.. along with the little metal piece... its really rusted too

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1.9RR's, SSAC, LQ4 maf and N*, Gen V-ported, L32 LIM ported and polished, L26 block, L67 heads, tune, E85, 65# injectors
Worthy quotes:

Rickw wrote:

What a dipshit, grow up.

deekster_caddy wrote:

LOL @ guessing Rick's age. Since we've gotten together a couple of times I won't guess wink

he'd probably hit me

Subject: Re: Cradle bolts/bushings.. Wed Jul 08, 2009 6:50 pm

The bushings seem to disentegrate as the age, but I would think you'd have a bad clunk if it's totally shot.

I'd say Morad's or dealership.

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'98 Buick Riviera; Gen V 3.25 pulley, N*, VS Cam, 180 stat, Custom PCM (Powrtuner), headers & HF cat , 42.5 lb inj.

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Subject: Re: Cradle bolts/bushings.. Thu Jul 09, 2009 12:26 am

deekster_caddy wrote:

The bushings seem to disentegrate as the age, but I would think you'd have a bad clunk if it's totally shot.

I'd say Morad's or dealership.

YA i hear lots of clunks from my suspension!!!! lol

but trust me.. its broke.. i have the bushing in my hand. without even touching the bolt

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1.9RR's, SSAC, LQ4 maf and N*, Gen V-ported, L32 LIM ported and polished, L26 block, L67 heads, tune, E85, 65# injectors
Worthy quotes:

Rickw wrote:

What a dipshit, grow up.

deekster_caddy wrote:

LOL @ guessing Rick's age. Since we've gotten together a couple of times I won't guess wink

he'd probably hit me