Changing suspension bushings
#1
Changing suspension bushings
On all 4 wheels.
-How long does it take if I have the proper tools?
-What tools/pullers will I need?
I have been told a couple of times its the shittiest job to do...Is it that bad?
Thanks.
Spec.
-How long does it take if I have the proper tools?
-What tools/pullers will I need?
I have been told a couple of times its the shittiest job to do...Is it that bad?
Thanks.
Spec.
#2
It's not hard, just takes some engineering, and ALOT of time. While you have the rear trailing arms off you should replace the DTSS bushings.
I used a ball joint press, a bench vise, and an assortment of sockets to remove all the bushings except the front control arm D bushings. For those I used a cut off wheel to remove the metal sleeve.
Just make sure you don't snap the caliper bolts! I broke a bolt on each rear caliper, which ended up making the job 3x harder.
I used a ball joint press, a bench vise, and an assortment of sockets to remove all the bushings except the front control arm D bushings. For those I used a cut off wheel to remove the metal sleeve.
Just make sure you don't snap the caliper bolts! I broke a bolt on each rear caliper, which ended up making the job 3x harder.
#3
It's not hard, just takes some engineering, and ALOT of time. While you have the rear trailing arms off you should replace the DTSS bushings.
I used a ball joint press, a bench vise, and an assortment of sockets to remove all the bushings except the front control arm D bushings. For those I used a cut off wheel to remove the metal sleeve.
Just make sure you don't snap the caliper bolts! I broke a bolt on each rear caliper, which ended up making the job 3x harder.
I used a ball joint press, a bench vise, and an assortment of sockets to remove all the bushings except the front control arm D bushings. For those I used a cut off wheel to remove the metal sleeve.
Just make sure you don't snap the caliper bolts! I broke a bolt on each rear caliper, which ended up making the job 3x harder.
How much time did it take you?
Spec.
#4
I have no idea on time estimation. The car is nearing the end of restoration, so when I took something apart it got cleaned and painted. If I didn't have any snapped bolts I could probably do it in <8 hours.
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