New Subframe Bushings installed on my Copart Saab 9-5! GAME CHANGER

[@MassiveTrackHunter]

Man those rims....perfectly Saab. Hope to find another set for my combi soon! Floridian tip: If it is headed there, make sure the T-Stat, radiator/overflow cap and hoses are fresh with new coolant and pump(if over 100k miles on it). Lots of car fires along the florida roads due to overheating. Should be an awesome FL car!

[@jompemc]

Nice work as always Kyle! But the new big golden washer is supposed to go on top of the bushing against the body, but seems to work okay anyways. But it should go between the bushing and the frame/body 😁

[@thebestkinds1g]

I'm in NJ, have a Saab 9 5 I think it's 04. Definitely have a rattle on the passenger side somewhere in the front. From watching your videos I am sure the car needs new bushings even if that isn't the issue. Wish I was as handy as you and had all the tools to do it myself

[@roberthart9886]

I tried Powerflex purple bushings in my 2004 9-5 wagon control arms. 2 sets went bad pretty quick, so back to OEM. Subframe isn't an easy job, especially if it has to be redone

[@johnking8288]

Question: instructions show washer on the top of bushing.....You put on the bottom...any reason???

[@Slowmowlawnandhome]

Just saw on another video where he cuts the bushings in half and puts in each half from top and bottom, the compression keeps the 2 halves together once installed. About to try it, thanks for these vids, will report back on how the cut method works out.

[@wudecki]

Have not seen the video myself but if one cuts the bushing in half without placing washers on either sides, it's a matter of time until they fall out in my opinion

[@Slowmowlawnandhome]

@@wudecki Definitely have to put the washers on, the tightening of the washers on either side is why the hack works. You compress the bushing into itself, so a clean cut and lining it up is probably important. Haven't tried it myself though.

[@Staatus_Quo]

How have the Pro Parts Sweden bushings been holding up for you? I've had too many of their parts fail too quickly, so I grabbed the Powerflex ones for the sway bars, torque rod, and subframe. It was a premium cost vs the PPS ones, but I just didn't trust them.

[@davidsmall7676]

Got the parts, just need to do it. 1999 9-5 SE with 100k. 🤞

[@KylePancis]

worth every minute spent!

[@michadrachal9464]

How about vibration on idle and D?

[@nathanielramirez8997]

You ever try the balljoint bellows kit to repair a control arm? I’m thinking why buy new arms if I can just use that money on power flex bushing

[@jonasstridh6839]

Cut the bushings in half so you do not have to push them in place! More expensive bushings of another brand are divided from factory! Just as a tip!

[@KylePancis]

Yes! Iv hear of that way as well. Prob makes it easier

[@jgp6776]

That is not true, the Powerflex subframe bushings are in one piece although many of their other bushings come in two halves.

[@jonasstridh6839]

@@jgp6776 The new ones are in part but not the old ones!

[@popavlad6327]

@@jonasstridh6839 the new one order on january 2021 is still in one piece

[@ronharrison-md8ct]

Kyle, not sure if you’ve addressed this before but my ‘06 9-5 (71k) has serious vibration in D and R. Less in Neutral. I see it’s a common problem. Have you experienced it?

[@chicagoui9299]

Thank you Kyle!!! I have to do this on mine still!!!

[@KylePancis]

Do it!! If your doing it yourself. You can always cut the bushings in half...may make it easier to get it done!

[@freeland2526]

Plzz make a video off how to take down the subframe. Nice car! ;)

[@KylePancis]

Thats a lot of work! Lol..thanks

[@ProcrastinatingWork]

My subframe is rusted through :( 20-30 shop hours plus sourcing a decent used subframe is hard. My 2011 9-3 might be scrapped.

[@derrijl]

Is it possible that I sent you a video of my engine problem. I try a lot of things but it does not work... Hop to hear from you. Take care from the Netherlands.

[@FranksWorld1]

Hi Kyle, we’re you getting a nasty vibration thru the steering wheel at idle when car is in any drive gear…but no vibration when is in park and or neutral? I am trying pin point if these subframe bushings solve this notorious Saab 9-5 vibration. Thanks Frank

[@anyageorge4574]

Hi Frank! Did you ever figure this out? Mine does the same. Thanks!

[@FranksWorld1]

Hi … not yet…but I ordered the 4 piece engine mount kit from europarts …just haven’t had the time to install them. I suspect it will be the rear engine mount that is allowing the vibration. My 9-5 only vibrates when stopped while in drive gear with foot on the brake pedal. I don’t think it the sub frame bushings. @@anyageorge4574

[@jareckim8535]

Hello, what do you use this electric saw for? And what size did you use for this drill bit to drill holes?

[@KylePancis]

Linked the tools in description for you! Saw is to cut out the center piece from old bushing...kinda the housing

[@jurijstorozuk6170]

Is the ride quality (softness) sacrificed with poly subframe bushings? Roads here are far from great.

[@KylePancis]

no...feels amazing

[@giorgio.]

I need to replace the bushings on my 2004 9-5. Are the polyurethane much better than original rubber bushings? Do they just last longer or are they better in other ways? Do you get the same level of comfort as new rubber bushings or does the car feel stiffer with polyurethane? How about squeaking? Thanks, Kyle, I enjoy your videos!

[@KylePancis]

no squeaks! last for a much longer time... the car feels more direct and more confident on the road!

[@giorgio.]

@@KylePancis Thanks, Kyle. I get the polyurethane bushings, then. Keep the Saab vids coming! :)

[@Saabalive]

I did a Polyflex swap about a year ago on one of my 9-5s (2004 Linear wagon). I also did an OEM rubber bushing replacement earlier this month on another of my 9-5s (2006 Wagon). The Polyflex were used for the four rear front bushings on my 2004. I dropped the subframe on my 2006 wagon and had a local shop press in the bushings. (I also did Bilstein shocks and struts on the 2004 and Sachs/Saab on the 2006.) My reason for doing the OEM instead of PolyFlex on the 2006 is that the ride is definitely tighter and somewhat louder with the Polyflex. If you want the great handling, go for it as it is definitely less time consuming than dropping the subframe. However, if you want more of the original ride, go with OEM all-around (bushings, struts, shocks). Dropping the subframe is not technically challenging, but laborious. The WIS is straight-forward about the process and other online resources are available as well. Note: Saabs can run a long time. Both the wagons have 150K and just made it 5000 miles in twelve days from NC to MT and back. Our 1999 9-5 did 1100 miles in one day with 302K on it and made it to 343K before sacrificing itself to protect my two teenagers who were hit on the front left wheel well by an evading driver going 100 mph. (A couple stitches needed for my son was the extent of the acute medical work.) We've got a 2002 9-5 Linear Sedan with 304K. Never shy away from higher mileage 9-5s. Keep them alive by watching Kyle's videos. . .and keep up the work, Kyle!

[@KylePancis]

@@Saabalive amazing Intel! Thank you for your support and sharing!

[@giorgio.]

@@Saabalive Thanks for sharing, Scott. I'm so glad your kids are okay! The 9-5 was, I believe, the safest car of its category when it came out. Probably still safer than many of the newer cars. Too bad it doesn't have side curtains, especially for rear passengers (front passengers have side airbags that protect the head). My 9-5 is a 2004 Arc sedan. It has about 90,000 miles, not that much for its age. I want it to handle well, but I want it to feel smooth, comfortable, and as silent as possible for road trips; we don't have the best roads up here where I live around Montreal, so going OEM on the bushings might be the way to go... If I understand correctly, you're saying Sachs are more comfy than Bilstein shock absorbers? What Bilsteins did you try, B4, B6, others?

[@robertofontanez2836]

Hey I have a question I have a Saab 9-5 2.3t 2007 and I was trying to figure what the fuse to the mirror was to adjust it and I pulled a 7.5 fuse on the interior fuses and when I tried to start my car it said key not accepted plz help

[@Turb0peppe]

Hey Kyle ! What size did u use on the holesaw for the old bushings?

[@KylePancis]

linked in description!

[@theweslles]

Great video 📹 keep that saabs living 👌 👏 im one of the many that wish they had been revived

[@KylePancis]

Thank you!! Go get another one!

[@theweslles]

@@KylePancis definitely plan on it!! i have a 2003 saab 93 hot convertible currently looking for one with paddle shifters next

[@robertofontanez2836]

I have the original keys to the car to

[@roberthart9886]

Only took like 4 minutes on FF. Easy Peasy lol