XJR Subframe bushings

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GRITCHIE
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I have been told that there are cracks in the subframe bushings on my 1999 XJR (86000 mi, 12 cyln) and they need to be replaced. The parts are only $20/each, but the labor is supposed to be 8 hours because they have to take the car off of the frame. Is there no other way to deal with this problem?
Jan 26, 2007 at 11:17 PM
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[quote:7ffc6e95d9="GRitchie"]I have been told that there are cracks in the subframe bushings on my 1999 XJR (86000 mi, 12 cyln) and they need to be replaced. The parts are only $20/each, but the labor is supposed to be 8 hours because they have to take the car off of the frame. Is there no other way to deal with this problem?[/quote:7ffc6e95d9]
hello, what bushings were they talking about. did they call them the front lower control arm bushings. or did they say they were the rear subframe bushings . please let me know so i can help thanks pat
Nov 24, 2007 at 9:11 PM
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