Project 240SX – Installing Megan Subframe Bushings

Nelson and the boys at Megan Racing come through again, sending me a full set of their S14 Hardened Subframe Bushings.

I get the dumb idea in my head that swapping my subframe at home is something that I actually want to try.

Unfortunately, having just moved to Tracy, CA I’m not exactly close to the shops I would normally go to have these hardened bushings pressed into my subframe.

I am still getting used to working on the floor, but since I need to have the bushings pressed, I decide to rip apart the car and get to work.

Using a wire wheel i knock off all the surface rust and lay down a fresh coat of paint, and I’m ready to rock and roll.

I take off the wheels and disconnect my exhaust, driveshaft and brakes.

After calling and speaking to Gene @ C&J Automotive in Tracy, I take my subframe there and he proceeds to mess up a job that a small chimp could have completed. I’d rather not rehash the embarrassing turn of events with this supposed “ASE Certified Mechanic”, but for a full breakdown, read my Yelp review here :

Yelp Review of C&J Automotive – the Corner of Mo and Ron

To make a long story short I end up having to get another set of bushings on the way from Megan to make up for this guy’s incompetence. Needless to say, I won’t be recommending this asshat to any of my friends, but I’ll keep his info handy for people I dislike in Tracy.

Moving on….