MrMiata

Mazda MX-5 Miata · Modifications

Bushings and Subframe Refresh

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On any NA or NB, and higher-mile NCs, refreshing 25- to 30-year-old rubber bushings is one of the highest-return handling jobs you can do. It's not glamorous, but a worn-out chassis undoes every fancy coilover you bolt on.

These cars are old. The rubber that locates the suspension has cracked, softened, and deflected for decades, which means vague steering, wandering, and a rear end that moves under load