Bushing Replace?
05-22-2009, 06:34 PM
#1
Bushing Replace? Ok Guys/Gals, I finished my tie rod boots today and while under there inspected all of my front upper and lower bushings and ball joints. Looks like I'm gonna have to replace the upper and lower control arm bushings in the front as they are completely shot (guess that's why my car handles like sh## on bumps). Ordered some Moog OEM replacements as I wanna stay away from Poly and I'm gonna be tackling it this weekend. Any advise on changing them out? Do I need to remove the spindle or can I just drop the rear of the CA's and remove the old bushings and press the new one's in? Also, what is the best way to get the old one's out and the best way to put the new one's in? Do they need to be pressed out or in?
If I do have to separate the spindle what is the best way to do it with out screwing up the ball joints or boots as I have heard a pickle fork can screw them up?
Thanks and any input is greatly appreciated.
FYI - The reason I am leaving the ball joints alone is they look and perform perfect. Boots look new (no cracks or wear) and they have zero play.
If I do have to separate the spindle what is the best way to do it with out screwing up the ball joints or boots as I have heard a pickle fork can screw them up?
Thanks and any input is greatly appreciated.
FYI - The reason I am leaving the ball joints alone is they look and perform perfect. Boots look new (no cracks or wear) and they have zero play.
05-24-2009, 08:32 PM
#3
Get the loan a tool from autozone or local part store. It's called a ball joint service tool.
It will help you press the bushings out and re press the new ones.
I'll probably redo my Front Lower Control Arms soon. I've changed out a front lower arm before and it's not hard. Remember to turn the wheel as it will help in the clearance of certain bolts.
good luck.
hope this helps
https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...-bushings.html
It will help you press the bushings out and re press the new ones.
I'll probably redo my Front Lower Control Arms soon. I've changed out a front lower arm before and it's not hard. Remember to turn the wheel as it will help in the clearance of certain bolts.
good luck.
hope this helps
https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...-bushings.html
05-24-2009, 09:48 PM
#4
Get the loan a tool from autozone or local part store. It's called a ball joint service tool.
It will help you press the bushings out and re press the new ones.
I'll probably redo my Front Lower Control Arms soon. I've changed out a front lower arm before and it's not hard. Remember to turn the wheel as it will help in the clearance of certain bolts.
good luck.
hope this helps
https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...-bushings.html
It will help you press the bushings out and re press the new ones.
I'll probably redo my Front Lower Control Arms soon. I've changed out a front lower arm before and it's not hard. Remember to turn the wheel as it will help in the clearance of certain bolts.
good luck.
hope this helps
https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...-bushings.html
05-25-2009, 06:50 AM
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Thank you for sharing your experience with inspecting and replacing some of the most overlooked and critical components of one's suspension. It just shows that even when a car gets "old" it can feel much more improved when the critical parts are replaced with proper ones.
AFA Poly bushings go, not all are bad. In fact, they're good in a few places on the car, but as mentioned above, they don't belong in ANY of control arms (especially the fronts).
AFA Poly bushings go, not all are bad. In fact, they're good in a few places on the car, but as mentioned above, they don't belong in ANY of control arms (especially the fronts).
