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06-05-07, 04:43 PM
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Good afternoon,
We have 3 sets of our Cradle bushings in stock. These high strength delrin cradle bushings help eliminate the aggravating axle hop when launching and power shifting the car. 
Order now and have them for the weekend!
With only 3 sets, its first come, first serve. $250 plus free shipping.
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06-05-07, 05:24 PM
|  | Miss the track... Cadillac(s): 2007 CTS-V Thunder Gray w/ Lt Gray interior | | Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sunny CA. Age: 43 | | | Re: CTS V Cradle Bushings in stock
Do they squeak?
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06-05-07, 06:02 PM
|  | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): 2004 & 2009 CTS-V | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Madison, AL Age: 48 | | | Re: CTS V Cradle Bushings in stock
That's what I want to know. |
06-05-07, 06:40 PM
|  | Maggied V = More than just an appliance. Cadillac(s): 2005 CTS-V | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Lyon, MI Age: 61 | | | Re: CTS V Cradle Bushings in stock
Installed mine back in early October when I did my GC kit. Really sprayed the snot of them with silicone. Don't notice any squeaking, but then again, I have the windows up 99% of the time (except to mail letters).
BTW, haven't done any burnouts, so don't really know how well they reduce WH.
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06-05-07, 06:47 PM
| | Miss the track... Cadillac(s): 2007 CTS-V Thunder Gray w/ Lt Gray interior | | Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sunny CA. Age: 43 | | | Re: CTS V Cradle Bushings in stock
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Originally Posted by rand49er  Installed mine back in early October when I did my GC kit. Really sprayed the snot of them with silicone. Don't notice any squeaking, but then again, I have the windows up 99% of the time (except to mail letters | I have the windows up most of the time and with the header and B&B exhaust I may not be able to hear it either. Did you notice a difference in the wheel hop? If so I may take the plunge, if not then I will find beter places to spend my $$. |
06-05-07, 07:32 PM
|  | Cadillac Owners Enthusiast Cadillac(s): CTS-V | | Join Date: May 2004 Location: Flint, Michigan | | | Re: CTS V Cradle Bushings in stock
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Originally Posted by CTSV_Rob Do they squeak? | Nothin' like the GM TSB bushings! Never had any sound like that with the Specters.
I went from the originals to the Specters then to the TSB's and pulled those to put the Specters back in. They are clearly the best choice of the 3. |
06-05-07, 09:41 PM
| | BLING IS AMERICAN RICE Cadillac(s): '04/'09 CTS-Vs | | Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Just North of Titletown... | | | Re: CTS V Cradle Bushings in stock
Yeah, I've had the Specters for a while as well and I have never heard them squeak...
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06-05-07, 11:34 PM
| | Maggied V = More than just an appliance. Cadillac(s): 2005 CTS-V | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Lyon, MI Age: 61 | | | Re: CTS V Cradle Bushings in stock
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Originally Posted by ronr ... Never had any sound like that with the Specters. ... | Quote:
Originally Posted by thebigjimsho ... I have never heard them squeak... | Yeah those. |
06-06-07, 12:47 AM
| | Miss the track... Cadillac(s): 2007 CTS-V Thunder Gray w/ Lt Gray interior | | Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sunny CA. Age: 43 | | | Re: CTS V Cradle Bushings in stock
I hope you guys aren't yanking my chain, I'm ordering a set tomorrow. |
06-06-07, 02:26 AM
| | Cadillac Owners Enthusiast Cadillac(s): 2004 Cadillac CTS REDLINE 2006 CTS-V Infared | | Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Calgary, Alberta Age: 60 | | | Re: CTS V Cradle Bushings in stock
The fact that these bushings are made from Delrin which is DuPont's trade name for their Acetal plastic means they should not squeek. Acetal is commonly used for bushings because of its inherent internal lubricity. How would I know you ask?? I'm in the plastic molding business and mold acetal bushings. (not these, unfortunately).
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06-06-07, 07:16 AM
| | Maggied V = More than just an appliance. Cadillac(s): 2005 CTS-V | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Lyon, MI Age: 61 | | | Re: CTS V Cradle Bushings in stock
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Originally Posted by CTSV_Rob I hope you guys aren't yanking my chain, I'm ordering a set tomorrow. | The concept with these is similar to the GM bushings (TSB) and the $17 fix (see sticky) ... they reduce the rubbery softness where the cradle is mounted.
If you install them yourself, get a lo-o-ong piece of pipe to put on your socket wrench. Cradle bolts are really tightened on there. |
06-06-07, 10:40 AM
|  | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): 2009 Black Raven CTS-V | | Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Age: 45 | | | Re: CTS V Cradle Bushings in stock
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Originally Posted by CTSV_Rob I hope you guys aren't yanking my chain, I'm ordering a set tomorrow. | Rob, hold up on ordering those.
The Specter bushing only fit 04 and 05 cars. They changed the rear design a bit in 06 and they don't fit anymore unless Specter changed their bushing design recently. At least that is what I found out when I tried to put them on my 06.
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06-06-07, 01:39 PM
|  | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): 05 Mallett 427 CTS-V | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SoCal | | | Re: CTS V Cradle Bushings in stock
Were you not just a victim of the all 4 same size bushings shipping mistake instead of 2 front & 2 rear?
Just wondered, as I suposedly have a set comming to me from a member here on our boards. Quote:
Originally Posted by Kadonny Rob, hold up on ordering those.
The Specter bushing only fit 04 and 05 cars. They changed the rear design a bit in 06 and they don't fit anymore unless Specter changed their bushing design recently. At least that is what I found out when I tried to put them on my 06. | |
06-06-07, 07:13 PM
|  | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): ~2004 CTS-V, 2006 STS-V, 2007 Escalade~ | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Boston, MA | | | Re: CTS V Cradle Bushings in stock
The specter bushings are worth it  , i have them and they eliminate the wheel-hop as advertised... They are far better than the GM ones!! Do not hesitate to order them!! You'll be glad that you did!!
My "V" is a 2004, i would call specter if you have a 2006+, cause i'm not sure they'll fit. |
06-06-07, 09:23 PM
| | Miss the track... Cadillac(s): 2007 CTS-V Thunder Gray w/ Lt Gray interior | | Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sunny CA. Age: 43 | | | Re: CTS V Cradle Bushings in stock
I am going to get them IF they fit. I have a call into Matt @ Specter and he was checking into this and I expect he will get back to me when he knows for sure.
I want them, The washers sound like they will work but since the Specter Bushings actually fit into the stock rubber bushing a little ways they may hold the rear end a little tighter and because they are made of delrin, hopefully no squeaks (With the help of some Silicone spray) and no thunks.
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