The Converted Donating Members 344 Member For: 13y 3m 16d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 24/05/12 05:40 AM Author Share Posted 24/05/12 05:40 AM If they have not trimmed the bolt, it will be very very clunky. That is how the super pro one was installed in my BA prior to me purchasing the car.The 'professional' who installed it had simply packed it up with a sh*t load of washers. When I had the rear cradled removed to replace the two side diff bushes, this issue was rectified - although the internal thread in the diff hat was royally farked and cost me another $180 for a new hat from Fraud.This is where my latest issue obviously occurred. The bloke at the shop that fitted all of this up for me has failed to install the center diff bush in the appropriate orientation.All the best with your issue fordZregardsMichael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordZ Member 23 Member For: 13y 10m 26d Gender: Male Location: Canberra Posted 24/05/12 08:23 AM Share Posted 24/05/12 08:23 AM The Converted - Thanks for that.Had a feeling the incorrect bolt was fitted - nolathane are usually gold bolts and this one isn't...Funny thing was I remember picking it up when it was done and the Ford mech saying 'she's really clunky/noisy with those bushes!' not realising he'd fitted the wrong bolt..Sounds like the exact same issue as yours, very clunky. Knew it couldn't have been normal!!senna_T - have sent you a PM, hoping that the right bolt can be put in without removing the whole rear end/cradle... but not optimistic about it!CheersJeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Converted Donating Members 344 Member For: 13y 3m 16d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 24/05/12 09:12 AM Author Share Posted 24/05/12 09:12 AM If the FG rear end is anything like the BA, you won't be able to change the bolt without removing the cradle. I'm hoping (but like yourself am not very optimistic) that the bush can be rotated without removing the cradle. However, damage to the rear universal will have already been done. You should keep in mind that seeing as though your diff bush was changed, the ford tech may have opted to use a brand new ford bolt as opposed to trimming the one that came with th nolathane kit. On a side note, from info that I have received from other people in their experience is that nolathane bushes are much noisier than super pro. RegardsMichael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 17y 10m 15d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 24/05/12 11:04 AM Share Posted 24/05/12 11:04 AM You will have to drop the rear cradle to change the bolt - not all the way out but it still needs to be lowered. Converted - you will have to remove the cradle to re-position your diff bush, once installed the bush stays in there pretty firm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banned1 Banned Banned 734 Member For: 14y 3m 10d Gender: Male Location: Caloundra Posted 24/05/12 11:30 AM Share Posted 24/05/12 11:30 AM Fitted super pro diff bush that senna T gave to me. Night and day, track day squirts and still quiet as a mouse..much better than stock sh*tter. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Converted Donating Members 344 Member For: 13y 3m 16d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 24/05/12 12:01 PM Author Share Posted 24/05/12 12:01 PM Thanks for clearing that up for me senna. I've arranged with the shop to take a look at their handy work tomorrow morning. You should keep in mind that seeing as though your diff bush was changed AT FORD, the ford tech may have opted to use a brand new ford bolt as opposed to trimming the one that came with the nolathane kit. I always find my spelling mistakes or omissions long after I've posted. Must learn to proof read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 17y 10m 15d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 24/05/12 12:08 PM Share Posted 24/05/12 12:08 PM Its the internets bud, no one is going to pick you apart for the odd spelling mistake... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Converted Donating Members 344 Member For: 13y 3m 16d Gender: Male Location: Melbourne Posted 24/05/12 12:19 PM Author Share Posted 24/05/12 12:19 PM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shyfrd Turboless Donating Members 5,992 Member For: 13y 9m 25d Gender: Male Location: Geelong, Victoria Posted 24/05/12 12:40 PM Share Posted 24/05/12 12:40 PM Super pro bushes are awesome if installed correctly..if not that's when you get problems and people cry about them and say they're crap! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 17y 10m 15d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 25/05/12 12:01 AM Share Posted 25/05/12 12:01 AM Lawl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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