Steeda Subframe bushings

[musclecarman39]

just ordered the same three items. Fingers crossed everything fits properly.

Everything fit great. I had to get the front pinion bushings installed at a shop only because I couldn't get the stock ones out. The subframe spacers were actually the quickest to install. On the rear diff brace before you install the piece that attaches to the subframe, run the set screws through the threaded blocks then back out. This will help them start easier when you're installing that piece. I have definitely noticed a difference since installing all 3. Only thing is I've noticed a slight "hum" around 45-50 mph I never really noticed before. Overall, I'm happy with it.

 

[EDWYER]

Tempted w/ the Steeda sale.

 

[Warpath]

Everything fit great. I had to get the front pinion bushings installed at a shop only because I couldn't get the stock ones out. The subframe spacers were actually the quickest to install. On the rear diff brace before you install the piece that attaches to the subframe, run the set screws through the threaded blocks then back out. This will help them start easier when you're installing that piece. I have definitely noticed a difference since installing all 3. Only thing is I've noticed a slight "hum" around 45-50 mph I never really noticed before. Overall, I'm happy with it.

Man, the front pinion bushings were the worst part of the whole rear end stiffing. I wrestled getting those out for some time. Steedas video made it out like all you do is get a prybar and pop it it out. When it was really like fist fighting a dragon.

 

[DaveW012]

Everything fit great. I had to get the front pinion bushings installed at a shop only because I couldn't get the stock ones out. The subframe spacers were actually the quickest to install. On the rear diff brace before you install the piece that attaches to the subframe, run the set screws through the threaded blocks then back out. This will help them start easier when you're installing that piece. I have definitely noticed a difference since installing all 3. Only thing is I've noticed a slight "hum" around 45-50 mph I never really noticed before. Overall, I'm happy with it.

Man, the front pinion bushings were the worst part of the whole rear end stiffing. I wrestled getting those out for some time. Steedas video made it out like all you do is get a prybar and pop it it out. When it was really like fist fighting a dragon.

Damn! I just ordered these and was hoping it wouldn’t be a tough job getting those stock bushings out. What worked for you?

 

[Warpath]

Damn! I just ordered these and was hoping it wouldn’t be a tough job getting those stock bushings out. What worked for you?

I used some large channel locks to walk it back and forth to get the lower halves out then used a piece of wood on top of the diff to brace it as i used my floor jack with an extension and large socket to slowly press out the upper halves. It's not super difficult or required magic and holy water just, tougher than i expected.

 

[musclecarman39]

Lol

Man, the front pinion bushings were the worst part of the whole rear end stiffing. I wrestled getting those out for some time. Steedas video made it out like all you do is get a prybar and pop it it out. When it was really like fist fighting a dragon.

Lol, you're right there! I wrestled with them on my back in my driveway for over and hour and finally said screw it and took it to a shop.

 

[Warpath]

Lol

Lol, you're right there! I wrestled with them on my back in my driveway for over and hour and finally said screw it and took it to a shop.

You were a lot smarter than me, once committed i was in the fight!! lol!!

 

[DaveW012]

Did the Steeda bushings go in easily?

 

[ARC]

Has anyone with the 1 bolt rear subframe installed these and do they fit? My 21 ST has the 1 bolt and my vin search at the dealership shows part number MB5Z-5035-J and I'm assuming that's the 2 bolt? I want to buy these along with the rear diff brace but want to make sure they fit. Thanks

Hello,
I have a 22 with the 3 bolt set up they ft fine.
I asked Ford parts counter and they claim all the 3 bolts are the same.
However he could not explain why the different subframe numbers.

 

[Warpath]

Did the Steeda bushings go in easily?

Yes, they are way easier to install.

 

[musclecarman39]

Has anyone noticed any added noise after installing the steeda subframe bushings, the front pinion bushings and the rear diff brace? I've noticed more "clunking" at lower speeds unless I've got something else going on. I've already checked the torque on the bolts and that is ok.

 

[musclecarman39]

Has anyone noticed any added noise after installing the steeda subframe bushings, the front pinion bushings and the rear diff brace? I've noticed more "clunking" at lower speeds unless I've got something else going on. I've already checked the torque on the bolts and that is ok.

Well I got the answer to my above question yesterday. The noise was becoming more frequent and while I was underneath it checking for anything loose, I saw axle grease slung on everything around the drivers side axle due to a torn boot, no idea how that happened. Took it to the dealership, the tech heard the noise, checked the fluid and it had lots of metal in it and it was just changed 3000 miles ago during the rear diff bolt fracture recall. So the tech started tearing into it and I his words "the rear diff ate itself". So now I'm getting a new diff and axle under warranty.

 

[DaveW012]

Well I got the answer to my above question yesterday. The noise was becoming more frequent and while I was underneath it checking for anything loose, I saw axle grease slung on everything around the drivers side axle due to a torn boot, no idea how that happened. Took it to the dealership, the tech heard the noise, checked the fluid and it had lots of metal in it and it was just changed 3000 miles ago during the rear diff bolt fracture recall. So the tech started tearing into it and I his words "the rear diff ate itself". So now I'm getting a new diff and axle under warranty.

Did they give you a hard time about the rear diff mods?

 

[musclecarman39]

Did they give you a hard time about the rear diff mods?

I removed the rear diff stabilizer because I figured that would be blamed for any issue and the subframe spacers can't be seen. The only mod they can see are the front pinion bushings and they never said anything about those, yet

 

[AggieSVT]

Everything fit great. I had to get the front pinion bushings installed at a shop only because I couldn't get the stock ones out. The subframe spacers were actually the quickest to install. On the rear diff brace before you install the piece that attaches to the subframe, run the set screws through the threaded blocks then back out. This will help them start easier when you're installing that piece. I have definitely noticed a difference since installing all 3. Only thing is I've noticed a slight "hum" around 45-50 mph I never really noticed before. Overall, I'm happy with it.

I notice the same hum, but mine occurs between exactly 58-60mph, like some type of resonance with slightly pressing on the accelerator

 

[Cdubya]

I removed the rear diff stabilizer because I figured that would be blamed for any issue and the subframe spacers can't be seen. The only mod they can see are the front pinion bushings and they never said anything about those, yet

I think you should have removed the pinion and subrame bushing supports. If they are going to replace the rear diff, they may just toss those and install stock.

 

[musclecarman39]

I notice the same hum, but mine occurs between exactly 58-60mph, like some type of resonance with slightly pressing on the accelerator

That's the speed I notice it the most. Also my rear diff is being replaced, see my previous post

 

[musclecarman39]

I think you should have removed the pinion and subrame bushing supports. If they are going to replace the rear diff, they may just toss those and install stock.

As far as I know, they aren't going to loosen the subframe. Even so, they are hard to see. That's one thing I'm going to check to make sure everything is still there. Plus I didn't feel like fighting getting the stock front pinion bushings out

 

[Cdubya]

As far as I know, they aren't going to loosen the subframe. Even so, they are hard to see. That's one thing I'm going to check to make sure everything is still there. Plus I didn't feel like fighting getting the stock front pinion bushings out

You're right. Had a brain fart.

 

[musclecarman39]

You're right. Had a brain fart.

lol

You're right. Had a brain fart.

Lol, I have them all the time! After I read your post, I called the dealership to tell them I wanted to use the bushings I put in and they said they would reuse them and I'm still covered under warranty