Awesome thank you so much!! My mom was trying to describe her latest problem to me over the phone from 700 miles away, and kept referring to cradle bolts. A bit of google and two videos later I come across this and am now able to help her get parts! (also sent her the vid so she can see what is wrong with her car!) Thank you!! Also the link to the $45 parts is awesome. She went to GM and they told her it would be something like $140 each.
@RavinShieldMaiden Жыл бұрын
Omg thank you so much all 4 gave out on me today rotted away and we where crying we had to junk out tank but thanks to you we can save her!!!!!!❤❤❤❤❤
@pnelllott73002 жыл бұрын
2022 thanks you for this.....best so far on how to do it yourself.
@goldenretriever15089 жыл бұрын
Outstanding video and accompanying explanation. All of my bushing, bolt, washer and cup related questions were addressed with your video. Thanks!
@Foxboss99 жыл бұрын
Ron Dean Great! glad it helped..
@nelsona7796 жыл бұрын
Man this video was very helpful I started hearing some noise and I jack my car up and one of my bushings is really really bad. Hopefully I can get to it within the next couple of weeks. I have a 96 LeSabre and it's clean no rust on the bottom or anywhere but I have seen the same model with the rocker panels completely rusted Buick fucked up on that.
@Brian-fo8sh2 жыл бұрын
I have a ‘96 LeSabre that I’m getting ready to replace these bushings. I’m nervous about this project because I’ve heard horror stories.
@OntarioCavers Жыл бұрын
I’m thinking I may have to soon in my 97 lesabre wish me luck lol
@ntwashup7537 жыл бұрын
Dude, awesome video. Everything was right on point. Very simple and easy to follow video. Saved me hundreds of dollars in mechanic labor fees.
@joeyzumwalt76772 жыл бұрын
Great video awesome camera angles! Very detailed and informative
@based_will6 жыл бұрын
2:22 ha, made me laugh. diesel guys around my area are the same way. thanks for posting the video, im picking up a 97 lesabre in a few days that needs this done and it doesn't look too bad.
@BNiceKT10 жыл бұрын
Thanks I'm going to try this weekend to put what you taught me into action. I'll let you know how it worked out.
@jayt7174 жыл бұрын
Did it work out for you?
@22hijodelmaizable10 жыл бұрын
Really awesome video. I currently have this problem on my 99 lesabre. I couldn't figure out how to put them on. Thank you for sharing this
@Foxboss910 жыл бұрын
You're welcome. Good luck!
@4jrgolf4 жыл бұрын
No need to drill holes just compress your wrench with a strong C-clamp around the subframe if possible. Then tighten under pressure. Works everytime.
@Foxboss94 жыл бұрын
Have to try that next time. Are you in the Rust Belt? Our stuff gets pretty bad here
@rdpeach3 жыл бұрын
I need to fix mine on my 97 Bonneville. I live in Atlantic Canada and you can hear the cars rusting at night
@mdogg16046 жыл бұрын
3:40 I had to cut an access hole in the toe board of my "90 DeVille; the caged nut had rusted away. The other cage nut a few inches toward the front of the car has a factory access opening. Replacement bushings are same part no. as LeSabre/Park Avenue.
@fiddlerpin10 жыл бұрын
Make sure you use antisieze compound on all bolts when reinstalling them. Hopefully this will make removing them easier in the future and prevent the nut from turning around in the body mount.
@eugenemann99398 жыл бұрын
thank you I have to do this to my 2000 Buick LeSabre on Friday all four of the bushings are gone thank God it's still holding on
@Foxboss98 жыл бұрын
😁✔
@ralph1f19 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid, I have a 96 and I got the bushing kit from e-bay hoping they're the ones I need. I'm gonna leave this job to a professionals.
@Foxboss99 жыл бұрын
ralph1f1 Your quite welcome..
@johnniebrown80572 жыл бұрын
Very helpful video thx much man. Ello wife 👋
@79bonscott7 жыл бұрын
Common problem with these Buicks. My 98 is having it, my dad had a 97 that had it and even a buddy with a 03 is having it. Absolute awesome cars with the main problems being the subframe bushings and intake gaskets to watch for.
@Foxboss97 жыл бұрын
79bonscott Yea, it's nice knowing specifically what to look for when shopping for a good used one.. 👍
@brads.31466 жыл бұрын
I hear you about the intake gasket. Just had mine replaced. Apparently they give up in the area around the EGR tube where it gets so hot. When mine had problems, I barely was able to limp back home, then wouldn't start. Had towed to GM dealership next day. Also hearing random bumping noises in front end and some occasional pops...probably subframe bushings.
@joea4501 Жыл бұрын
Great Video, thanks 👍
@FalconMorris3 жыл бұрын
Hello my subframe bushings have rusted out of my 86 Celebrity and it looks like the subframe on the passenger side has dropped down quite a bit
@mawler79 Жыл бұрын
I need to do mine on a 95 riviera. Where is the best place to put supports so it don't drop on me?
@TERMINATORT8OO1196 жыл бұрын
I believe I commented you on your video of how beautifully and wonderfully it was made I have a 92 Chevy Lumina APV minivan I looked at your video maybe a month ago with mine the front one the rubber broke on the front right then the other two went in the rear one thing I noticed about the front the the seat where the bushing sat rotted some The Backs were in pretty good condition what I did for the front it might have been a little heavy but I put a quarter inch Square plate drilled out the center and on the top right corner shaved off of piece of metal so would fit in the subframe what I'm doing to the metal I'm going to clean all the metal off with a good wire wheel down to the greysteel then I'm going to spray a few coats of semi-gloss primer in the paint Rust-Oleum just spray it and let it dry and put a few coats on then I want to take some of Hercules truck bedding chemical spray and go over it again then you should have no more problems rust for a long time especially when it's in good shape you want to keep the car I think it's worth keeping these older cars sometimes because you going to put money in any car that you have whether it's newer or older parts go bad and if you like the car and it's not nickel-and-diming you keep it I'm keeping my 92 until I can't get no more parts for it pretty much everything has been replaced I'd say 75% is treated me well for 222 Thousand Miles and still pass emissions and van inside and out everybody been wanting to buy it it's in great shape
@Foxboss96 жыл бұрын
Carlos Donatto 👍😁
@stevenmarino36695 жыл бұрын
Awesome video, super helpful! Thanks man
@Foxboss95 жыл бұрын
👍😊
@shawnwoods46652 ай бұрын
Are all the front subframe mounts the same?
@Foxboss9Ай бұрын
Pretty much
@theallknowingsause89405 ай бұрын
I have a 1998 Buick LeSabre Limited and the sub frame on mine is kinda rotting away in the same way, the bolts in that area are holding on but there's a crack running around it that is just barely over half way around,, but on the back of the car there's no rust at all, it's weird, the paint is still visible on the front where it's most rusty, but if it was any other car you'd call that "surface rust"
@jeffdreamer455710 жыл бұрын
Your a great help. I have one more question can I use a front subframe bushing in the rear? I B seem not to find 924-004 subframe bushings
@Foxboss910 жыл бұрын
I don't think so.. Here is the link for 924-004 bushings -- amzn.to/1tm9aIA
@baldy1948598 жыл бұрын
I had a 97 lesabre that did that ! the bushings pulled straight through the frame ! my car was in great shape ! the only thing was wrong was the subframe bushings rotted out ! the body shop said it would cost $1000.00 to fix it but I was not going to put that much in a 97 !
@Foxboss98 жыл бұрын
That seems expensive.. The bushings only run about $300.. Unless they were going to replace the entire subframe assbly
@baldy1948598 жыл бұрын
+Foxboss9 yea they said the subframe was also bad too ! what happened was the hole rotted away and let the bushings come up through ! you would thought GM would have a recall on that ! you have a great video though !
@taylorwalton42602 жыл бұрын
I was told I need to replace both the bushings and the subframe? Is this accurate or should I be fine just replacing bushings?
@nickmusgrave8t6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much man!!! Liked and subwd😊
@buzzgreen6127 жыл бұрын
Excellent video thank you
@Foxboss97 жыл бұрын
Buzz Green 👍😁
@boostedkidproductions9719 Жыл бұрын
What size are the bolts
@bozzy79463 жыл бұрын
say the ring the bushings go through is totally rusted out, would it be possible to make say a sleeve to emulate the ring, that could be tack welded as an emergency temp fix? I am guessing as long as the diameter is around 2" it would work, but a sleeve would give alittle extra support for the whole arm versus just a ring.
@jonmitchell90195 жыл бұрын
You can tack weld the bolt to frame is the inside and it will rehold the bolt as long as you don't wrech to hard when you put the new bushing in.
@mikemac12493 жыл бұрын
What size are the bolts holding the bushings in?
@caayydenn2 жыл бұрын
Interesting video as I have the opposite problem. I have a 1990 Bonneville where the body above that area rotted away and the subframe dropped with the bushings still intact. That's gonna be fun to get those out... Weld some metal in and either find another nut plate or cut a small whole in the arch and just put a nut on it. We'll see what happens! That 3800 runs too good for me to junk the car as of now even with 351K. Call me crazy but it beats a car payment and has been reliable!
@mdogg16046 жыл бұрын
Would packing the new bushings with grease increase the longevity of the repair?
@Foxboss96 жыл бұрын
matt zehentner no.. Quite the opposite.. the bushings, Where Metal contacts metal, do not move against each other. The bushings, once mounted solidly, are meant to provide a rubber buffer that allows Flex and vibration isolation. The only thing grease would do is cause the rubber to deteriorate faster.
@mdogg16046 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this info; I'll keep the grease where it belongs!
@giskard808 жыл бұрын
Im doing this today on a 2000 bonneville. I had to take the rear subframe out and have it welded, and now its goingback up. what a pain! luckily my captive nuts are still in place.
@Foxboss98 жыл бұрын
Good deal!!
@william10661004 жыл бұрын
How did you pick the car up?
@markfuller89863 жыл бұрын
How do I fix my Oldsmobile Regency after it is Rusted where you are showing even on the main body is rusted out how do you well and fix that
@DRWebster939 жыл бұрын
I had the same problem. I still remember the awful site of the disintegrated remains of the bushings fall out into a small pile of rust and dry rotted rubber on the floor as I removed the bolts. The bolts themselves were also a sight to be seen. They were so worn in the middle, they were hourglass shaped. I'm lucky the car didn't fall apart while I was driving! Unfortunately, I needed to get things back to together and fixed asap, so I was forced to buy my parts at the dealership for a premium (no auto parts stores stocked the Dorman parts near me).
@Foxboss99 жыл бұрын
Yep, they rust pretty bad. I was able to get the parts cheaper from Amazon than the local parts store.
@mikemac12493 жыл бұрын
Hi I was wondering, when you were tightening the bushings up into the cradle. Did you use an impact gun or air tools? Also how flat do these bushings get when completed? I'm having a hard time with mine. They cradle keeps dropping after I let the jack out.
@koyotekustoms3824 жыл бұрын
My moms got a 97 lesabre too. Dealer told her it needed a engine cradle. Do they break or wear out or just the bushings?
@Foxboss94 жыл бұрын
The cradle rust terribly
@naomipachuca46919 жыл бұрын
I have a 93 Bonnie and the same happened to me my subframe came of just months ago when I got to work after riding the highway..thnk god it did happen there. Anyhow I need to replace the bolts would you consider grade 8 bolts to replace the old rusted ones
@Foxboss99 жыл бұрын
good thing you didnt wreck... yes.. Grade 8 will work
@chriscapozzi75219 жыл бұрын
Foxboss9 Hey bud. How are you. Where did you find the bushings.
@Foxboss99 жыл бұрын
Chris Capozzi Check out the links in the description .It will take you right to them.
@chriscapozzi75219 жыл бұрын
Thanks alot. appreciate it.
@dustin59203 жыл бұрын
What kinds of symptoms did you get with this?
@adammosher58185 жыл бұрын
Did you ever find a way to get the mounts from letting the frame move past the bushings please let me know what you did
@Foxboss95 жыл бұрын
The reason the bushings are moving past the frame is because your frame is too wore out. Ours was not war out hardly at all so the bushings compressed up against it like it's supposed to
@markopolo9452 жыл бұрын
So the subframe bolts torque is 110 ft lbs?
@Foxboss92 жыл бұрын
Yes but you may have to go back a few times and torque it down again
@grubasgarage78545 жыл бұрын
Are there some polyurethane bushings available for those cars ?
@Foxboss95 жыл бұрын
None that I have found. It was hard enough finding the correct rubber ones
@mrkline829 жыл бұрын
Hey foxboss9, i saw that your bolts were rusted through which is what dropped the subframe. Im in the process of upgrading my suspension to make my 98 lesaber have a more comfortable ride and not bounce all over the place. Im replacing the sway bars front and rear with bonnie SSEi bars but i cant get the front bar out. Ive been told you have to drop the subframe to do so.... if that is the case, what is the best way to go about it? it shouldnt bend the cradle if i only unbolt one side should it? and where should i lift/support the car while doing this? While im in there i want to do these bushings as well, so the video was very informative. any help will be greatly appriciated! Thanks
@Foxboss99 жыл бұрын
I honestly can't tell you. You may want to grab a mechanic friend to help you out so you can be safe. I can't imagine the subframe bending but I also don't think you can leave in any of the bolts and have it move without damaging something. You will at least have to loosen all of the bolts. Sorry I didn't know more. Good luck!
@BNiceKT10 жыл бұрын
This helped a lot but I just don't know how I should start lifting the car correctly because my 97 buick lesabre all four back bushings all rusted out and its leaning 1inch from the ground. Should I lift the car or the subframe first. I'm just scared I start on one side I might bend the subframe?
@Foxboss910 жыл бұрын
Jack up subframe. Use 2 jacks. Position jacks so you can reach all 4 of the bolts that have pulled through the subframe. Remove bolts. Lower subframe to remove upper cup and rubber. Install new upper cup and rubber. Raise subframe on both sides but leave one side( the side without new cups and rubber) Slightly lower, to slide in new parts after you get the first side the lower rubber pressed on and bolt started(both inner and outer bushings on one side)... Once both bolts on first side are started slide in new upper cup and rubber on other side and then raise subframe to hold them while you press lower rubber on and start bolts. Then tighten all..
@javaunteward5977 жыл бұрын
How many kits do you need to replace the bushings? And are the front bushings the same as the rear bushings?
@Foxboss97 жыл бұрын
rears are different.... front takes 4 four amzn.to/1th84ta ......these are the ones behind the front tires(like in the video)
@javaunteward5977 жыл бұрын
Foxboss9 I was told by a few Gm dealers that the front bushings was the same as the rear bushings. And some Gm dealers told me the front bushings and rear bushings are different. So I’m kind of confused. I need to replace the front and rear bushings on my 97 lesabre. I did find the Dorman 924-043 which the link you sent me too. I thought the Dorman 924-043 kit was good for the front and back, guesss not. But I can’t find the rear bushings kit no where. Do you know where can I find the rear bushings kit and how many kits would I need to replace the rear?
@Foxboss97 жыл бұрын
Javaunte Ward so sorry, fortunately for my wife her rear bushings were okay. This however is unfortunate for you as I did not have to look for them. I did have a viewer a couple years back say the same thing. He said that he could not definitely fine the rear bushings without talking to GM. Good luck.
@jimethomason7 жыл бұрын
WORKING ON A 2002 LESABRE THE WASHER ITSELF RUSTED REPLACING THE WASHER AND IT'S REAL LOOSE AROUND BUSHING LOTS OF VERTICAL PLAY IS THIS NORMAL?
@Foxboss97 жыл бұрын
Should not be loose at all..no play at all either take a look at the ones that are still solid and see if the bad one has rusted so much to allow the one you are working on to "pull thru" the mount..
@theflyingangel59 жыл бұрын
hey foxboss i have a 97 bonneville sse that had the same 2 bushings fail like this one. i'm looking to get it replaced but the one that's in your description doesn't have that metal piece with the yellow marking. they have another kit with that piece but it says that it doesn't fit my car. is it possible for me to still use it or will i have to go with the one in your description?
@Foxboss99 жыл бұрын
angel r I am sorry, I don't know.. I ran into this with another one of my viewers but, I don't know what he found out.. I think his question is in the comments still(It should be) I didn't delete it or anything.. good luck
@destinyhudspeth651610 жыл бұрын
Does the kit come as individual bushings or is there a set of them? Currently only the front bushings are still attached on my LeSabre.
@Foxboss910 жыл бұрын
The bushings "kit" will come with enough pieces to replace what 1 bolt holds in. So for every subframe bolt you remove, you need to order 1 bushing kit. On the front of the car, there is a total of 6 "kits" needed. 2 up by the bumper and 4 underneath =(2 under drivers footwell and 2 under passengers footwell)
@Nowayjose-z2r3 жыл бұрын
Pretty common issue on these GM cars. I personally channel the subframe and weld in 1/4" flat plate with two 2" (can't remember exact, but same size as bushing) and weld it in. You should get an alignment after too just to be sure you didn't change the camber and/or caster to much as the lower control arm is mounted to the sub frame.
@destinyhudspeth651610 жыл бұрын
Are the 4 on the back all the same size?
@Foxboss910 жыл бұрын
all 6 bushings(2 in front by bumper and 4 by drivers and passenger footwell) are all the same size
@jayteutenberg31353 жыл бұрын
@@Foxboss9 But the front bumper 2 seem different. I recently removed the subframe of my parts lesabre(1997), and it looked like there was an extra metal sleeve, verticle, on top of the subframe. The bushing didnt fall out like the others, after trying to get one out, it seemed like it was enclosed in a metal sleeve and pressed into the subframe. The front bushing on one side has a mostly rusted out vertical sleeve, the other side it is mostly intact, as is the old bushing. On the rusted out side, there is metal ring on the bottom side of the subframe, like a sleeve had been pressed upwards. I cannot find any detailed pictures of the subframe in this area, nor can I find any new subframes to buy. Nor can I find anyone who says that all 6 bushing mounts are the same, until now.
@r-wheelz76915 жыл бұрын
I'm guessing you need air tools I have the same car same problem on both sides are gone then what do you do? Becides replace the whole cradle because I'm doing this project on the ground!! Any assistance would be greatly appreciated
@Foxboss95 жыл бұрын
I just wrenched the bolt in air tools actually might get it started but you need to have something that's pretty powerful as far as leverage to be able to feel how tight to get the bolt. You have to replace the Cradle if the bushings are pulling through.
@moisessalcido6139 жыл бұрын
Do you know what is the color coding on the bushings for? I cant find a lower orange bushing for my olds lss 88. Can i use the yellow lower bushing in the mid section of the frame? Good vid thanks
@Foxboss99 жыл бұрын
Moises Salcido I'm sorry,, I don't know if the color has anything to do with the application or if it is something the bushing Mfg does.
@chaimg2899 Жыл бұрын
@@Foxboss9the color of the bushing refers to differences in them with different part numbers. I got this info from Dorman tech support.
@mrdjnewro8 жыл бұрын
very good video
@Foxboss98 жыл бұрын
Robert Baez thanks!
@mrdjnewro8 жыл бұрын
I have a chrysler 300m 2002 and I have the same problem with my car But I did not find any video about a 300m But your video was a lot of help
@BNiceKT10 жыл бұрын
One more thing I tried to see if I could get the bolt loose and I can't. What would you advise I do or should get?
@Foxboss910 жыл бұрын
A breaker bar OR a pipe that will slide over top of a good heavy duty ratchet OR BOTH a breaker bar with a pipe slid over the handle... I would advise against an air impact wrench as it may cause the upper "nuts" (ones I talk about in the frame) to come loose from their mounts more easily and spin with the bolts(not good at all) and remember to pull a wrench don't push..unless you are using your foot..
@giskard808 жыл бұрын
agreed, 100%. Impact is not your friend in this case.
@juanalmaraz95022 жыл бұрын
What is the engine cradle torque specs?
@theflyingangel59 жыл бұрын
the 924-004 bushing seems like the one i need but it says it doesn't fit my car. the bushing that failed is the one in the rear, right under the driver side
@joshermel61498 жыл бұрын
We are currently working on our 97 LeSabre and we have the same exact problem. I already got the part from O'Rileys and we are probably gonna fix it soon. any advice?
@Foxboss98 жыл бұрын
Take your time and use a couple of jacks as explained in the video.. good luck
@giskard808 жыл бұрын
once your bolts drop down through, make sure you run air or PB Blaster up into the hole with the nut, it clears any debris that may have fallen into the threads on the inside nut.
@giskard808 жыл бұрын
This seems like common sense, but I had to back out all my bolts and clean threads before going again because the rust had fallen into the nut. Good luck.
@markfuller89863 жыл бұрын
Mine's lot that on my crossmember at the rubber bushings that goes to the driver side and the passenger side is Rusted from out and in a event ATS to the car how do I attach and fix the rust that's under my Oldsmobile Regency 1990
@kamarigarcon2227 жыл бұрын
Does the same action apply to a 2002 bonneville sle
@Foxboss97 жыл бұрын
Very Similar
@baldy1948597 жыл бұрын
that's why I got rid of my 97 and got a 99 Blazer 4x4 ! the garage wanted $1000.00 to replace the subframe and I said no way I am putting that much in a 97 !
@LanePDouglas6 жыл бұрын
Just did them on my 2001 lesabre and torched them to 130ft lbs.
@jeffdreamer455710 жыл бұрын
I have a 1998 Buick park avenue I need 4 sub frame bushing in boats I was told they stop making them. Can I use different bushings?
@Foxboss910 жыл бұрын
Most likely not. But, if you try different bushings, the ones in the linked description will probably be the closest to what you have. Good luck.
@jeffdreamer455710 жыл бұрын
Thanks alot
@jeffdreamer455710 жыл бұрын
Most likely not as in they not making anymore?
@Foxboss910 жыл бұрын
I looked for about 5 minutes online and I didn't locate any for a 98 Park Ave. You may want to try some Buick forums and ask Park Avenue owners I'd you can use the bushing kits that I used.
@randallhoist63456 жыл бұрын
Where can you buy subframe body mounts bushings kit for a 97 Buick
@Foxboss96 жыл бұрын
Randall Hoist these are subframe to body mounts.. Links are in the description
@efrainvelazquez980910 жыл бұрын
Hi I have a 1998 buick lesabre custom just looked at it yesterday and the rear bushings are the ones that rusted out I'm just unclear of which ones are for the rear your link sends me to 924043 part number is that for the rear ones or the front or is it 924004 that I need ??? Thanks
@Foxboss910 жыл бұрын
These are for the Front Subframe/Cradle .. amzn.to/1th84ta . 4 of these will take care of the ones that rust out just behind the front tires. I don't know which bushings are needed for the rear of the car
@widtrak779 жыл бұрын
My 89 Regal and 90 Lumina was recalled for this problem. They sent a notice in the mail and the dealer fixed it. That was some time ago. Late 1990's maybe?
@Foxboss99 жыл бұрын
It's Ironic that they were recalling a problem they knew about in the late 90's at the same time they were producing cars that would still have the same issue as this Lesabre(1997). I'll have to look into this. I'm curious if they ever did a recall for the later year vehicles. Thanks for the heads up..
@grahamrees8710 жыл бұрын
the same thing happened to my car. but all 4 bushings let go an my subframe dropped to the ground. and at the same time i lost steering
@Foxboss910 жыл бұрын
Like I mentioned in the video I find it hard to believe that GM hasn't been sued for this obvious safety concern..
@1etnies6 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@marcg77518 жыл бұрын
How much would you say a mechanic would charge for this job? How many hours should it take?
@Foxboss98 жыл бұрын
WOW! That could vary.. Depending on how difficult the old ones were to remove. Like I mentioned in the video, if the upper nut in the frame spins instead of the bolt coming right out it could definitely add some more labor time.. I would guess if everything came apart perfectly and you were only replacing the back four bushings(like this video) a non-dealership mechanic could bill anywhere between $100-$250 for labor not including a front end alignment..
@2stage906 жыл бұрын
If you have to cut a pocket to get to the nut. When its time to close it up, go get a can of roofing tar and putty knife some over the hole. It will dry after a couple days and if need be years down the road it can be peeled away if need be and will stay put longer than shooting it with undercoat and cheaper
@Foxboss96 жыл бұрын
Good Point....I use to use roof patch to install new floor boards ....I think there were more locations for water to get in then just the hole that I cut..I wouldnt necessarily want to seal up an area in which water continues to seep in from an area that cant be sealed, Unless of course, you seal the entire underside...
@mikeallen74208 жыл бұрын
is this like a 97 caddy sts
@Foxboss98 жыл бұрын
no.
@huanceledon87147 жыл бұрын
what is the bushing for
@Foxboss97 жыл бұрын
?The subframe
@huanceledon87147 жыл бұрын
yeah from the subframe
@dspikeguy9 жыл бұрын
I did the front by cutting thru the fender well to gain access to the rusted nut, and chiseled out the nut , diamond shaped washer, and the retaining bracket-------I made a new washer the shape of the rusted floor, so it can"float and welded a 2'' washer on the sub frame fix took 2 1/2 hours-----but I am a certified alloy welder
@Foxboss99 жыл бұрын
Don Matta EXCELLENT WORK !!
@baldy1948595 жыл бұрын
that's why I like trucks !
@Foxboss95 жыл бұрын
I like trucks too. But my wife don't
@HenryHoolington2 жыл бұрын
“You just tighten it up” that’s the hardest part by a mile, the last step.
@tobincirullo61685 жыл бұрын
wish I could post pics I think my subframe is my only problem my bushings look good still the subframe was rusted badly just tore subframe out
@haniblecter7 жыл бұрын
looks exactly like my '99 aurora, all four of the rear, front sub frame washers are gone! No idea how its been managing ALL THESE MONTHS.
@Foxboss97 жыл бұрын
It's a horrible design
@mobilecommunicationsnetwor52683 жыл бұрын
Frame Insulator bolts to Body (66 ft lbs) GM 3800 1998 Olds 88, Bonneville, Regence, Le Sabre. References: Page 10-3-3 Body Dimensions, Frame and Underbody Volume 1-3 Service Manual 1998 Platform H GM GMP /98-H-1 As per GM online data and original shop manuals.
@eddiea37823 жыл бұрын
No longer available for my '93 Buick Century.
@toxictophat7115 жыл бұрын
My 96 did this it only has 92k miles its clunking nothing blown apart my cars practically rust free not even much surface rust
@jacobisybert128810 жыл бұрын
i have a 96 Oldsmobile that the bushing are gone in the same spot now i know what to do thanks
@Foxboss910 жыл бұрын
Definitely want to repair. It is so unsafe. Good luck!
@tobincirullo61685 жыл бұрын
my 97 lesabre took a shit yesterday my subframe rusted off was starring fine till subframe broke off now starring wheel is disconnected from stareing column mechanic saying I may need rac and pinon qs well not to sure about that
@Sociallydetached8 жыл бұрын
thanks man
@Foxboss98 жыл бұрын
Paul Hall 👍😊
@ceanveezy8 жыл бұрын
I have a 99 Lesabre, and i remember my bushings rotting bad to the point that one came out. So i couldnt drive it as efficently as I wanted. One night the frame DROPPED and separated the steering column from the pinion. I was livid. A recall wouldve been nice though. GM...why!?
@garagekeys8 жыл бұрын
Dangerous. Good you are ok
@myvideosource669 жыл бұрын
a ciao moped!! I didn't see one for over 30 years! I drove a maxi. loool
@Foxboss99 жыл бұрын
+myvideosource66 maxi was definitely more common at least around NE Ohio in the 80's
@ronaldwright30326 жыл бұрын
On a quite night you can hear a GM rust ! :D
@slimjim11910 жыл бұрын
well done I've seen them so rotten they pulled though from subframe
@Foxboss910 жыл бұрын
Thanks, As I mentioned GM should address this.
@jewsh5194 жыл бұрын
Well I'm late lol but does this issue cause clicking clanking sound when braking accelerating turning and hitting bumps?
@x-mandam4663 жыл бұрын
@@jewsh519 mines is doing that
@jewsh5193 жыл бұрын
@@x-mandam466 did u figure it out mine was the sibframe the bolts fell thrpught the frame at the point car is totaled
@x-mandam4663 жыл бұрын
@@jewsh519 still doing it I have to drive it till a couple then I have to total it
@D4x4Bronc2 жыл бұрын
put lots of antiseize on the bolts.
@almackie61048 жыл бұрын
are these the same bushing for the back? or can u get a product number for them in the back??? GM is bullsh**IMG me with separate numbers for each rubber n screw n the metal plates I have a 99 park ave
@Foxboss98 жыл бұрын
Sorry, didn't have to mess with the back ones.. Anybody else?
@almackie61048 жыл бұрын
how did u find the product number for you front maybe I can find mine there
@Foxboss98 жыл бұрын
The local GM parts department.. Lucky they gave it to me.. I don't normally have luck like that.. I Found out later that the parts Mgr doesn't allow his people to provide part numbers to anyone..
@Foxboss98 жыл бұрын
The local GM parts department.. Lucky they gave it to me.. I don't normally have luck like that.. I Found out later that the parts Mgr doesn't allow his people to provide part numbers to anyone..
@almackie61048 жыл бұрын
I think that's what they do here in Wisconsin gave me a part number to each rubber n the screw
@jamesmachalik97098 жыл бұрын
I noticed that the subframe itself is rusting and cracking. GM knows this, probably why they switched to aluminum in their newervehicles. Should be a safety recall. Rotten bastards.
@Foxboss98 жыл бұрын
I agree completely
@noahcook20194 жыл бұрын
I have a 1992 lesabre and my car did the same thing.
@joeyzumwalt76772 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha diselgasm shit had me going. They do live their pipes
@martinmoffitt47024 жыл бұрын
MAKE A LONGER BOLT!...I got a spec for 66 ft /lbs but thank you!!
@fiddlerpin10 жыл бұрын
This is a safety issue and GM needs to recall these cars. Someone will be in a bad accident when they all break and the subframe comes loose from the body.
@markfuller89863 жыл бұрын
And mine is a 1990 model
@howtobebasic21225 жыл бұрын
Once those bushings fail the car becomes a DEATHTRAP!!!