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Old 05-07-12, 07:12 PM
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finally got the drivers side done...those bushings are a pain in the ***.. for anyone looking to get them out easier i figured out how to with this:

http://reticonline.com.au/cw135/imag...e_tool_LRG.jpg

its a tool used for removing broken sprinklers and whatnot.... hopefully you have one and can use it instead of a screwdriver because it works pretty much instantly.
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Old 05-08-12, 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by RoninEng
Bringing up the dead, anyone installed figs kit?
you mean these?

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yes i did... they didnt fit, so i bought a spare steering rack and sent it to him for him to prototype on, i have seen some pics on FB from February

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fb...5668630&type=3
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but not sure on the ETA yet for actual product
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Hope it's soon, Brian. I was just about to order some bushings from Sewell to do while i'm down there installing the arms, but if it's in the next month or so these will be released I may just wait.
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Old 05-08-12, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by LuxuryGS3
Hope it's soon, Brian. I was just about to order some bushings from Sewell to do while i'm down there installing the arms, but if it's in the next month or so these will be released I may just wait.
i dunno when they set to come out daniel, you know who you need to ask that ? to..... lol
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Old 05-08-12, 11:30 AM
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I know I know, lol, but I know you're always talking to him, so if anyone knows or has an idea, it's you.
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Just installed mine last night. Took about 30 mins. Pretty easy install. Getting the 2 smaller bushings out can be a bit difficult. They definitely make a difference.. my car feels so much firmer on the highway and it turns nicer now. Definitely worth the $50 i paid for these.
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Originally Posted by Sewell
Here's an alternative: a polyurethane steering rack bushing offered from Armstrong Distributors. We've been selling these for a while now and are currently in stock for those of you who might need them. Click on the image below for more details.


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Old 09-24-12, 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by BayAreaLex
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Those are too soft. I installed a set and changed to Daizen within a month. They are also made from the ****iest polyurathane known to man. Full of random voids and bubbles.
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Yeah you are right but they are still quite firmer than the stock bushings. I'll stick with these untill FIGS finishes his solid bushings.
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Originally Posted by amichie
Those are too soft. I installed a set and changed to Daizen within a month. They are also made from the ****iest polyurathane known to man. Full of random voids and bubbles.
too soft?? Compared to the Daizen, perhaps they are softer, but these are plenty stiff compared to OEM and just fine for a street car.
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Originally Posted by YviE
Yeah you are right but they are still quite firmer than the stock bushings. I'll stick with these untill FIGS finishes his solid bushings.
funny i PM'ed him earlier about this as i havent seen or heard anything about the solid mount ones in ages....
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Sorry guys, I really need to wrap these up. I have the parts drawn up I just need to go back in a verify things.
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Originally Posted by BayAreaLex
too soft?? Compared to the Daizen, perhaps they are softer, but these are plenty stiff compared to OEM and just fine for a street car.
Have you installed yours yet?
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Originally Posted by amichie
Have you installed yours yet?
They are supposed to arrive Friday, so no, not yet.
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Originally Posted by BayAreaLex
They are supposed to arrive Friday, so no, not yet.
Don't bother installing them. They are no stiffer than stock rubber bushes in good condition. You still get about 3 to 4mm rack movement with these bushes.If you can't get Daizen bushes then I would use the blue ones off ebay. Atleast they use good quality Poly.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Lexus-GS3...item1c2ba45ffb
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