Diff outrigger bushes

[Barnboy]

Read about fitting rear diff outrigger bushes on the forester.org forum and thought I would give it a go, as lots of positive comments.

Fitted these

https://www.superpro.com.au/superpro-parts/SPF1978K

Drove about 5 miles and took them out again.

The car felt much better and tighter, but got a nasty vibration when I went over 60mph. From what I have read some extra vibration can be normal at certain revs, but I seem to be the only one with a speed relates issue. This made me wonder if I have some extra play in the drivetrain that the stock bushes hide.

Think I will try again, but with a different setup of bushes.

Anyone else tried these?

Here is the how to I followed:
https://www.scoobymods.com/showthread.php/kartboy-rear-diff-cross-member-5034.html

 

[PigSti]

I've read other expensive horror stories about this on SF.org and the best way is to just stick with OEM.

 

[Barnboy]

You might be right PigSti!

I thought it was a cheap mod that would be worth a go, but the vibration at speed didn't feel good at all which is why I removed it all straight away.

I did a 500 mile round trip on Wednesday this week and it drove just fine, so I think that old adage of 'if it aint broke dont fix it', may be right in this instance.