How to install lower control arm moog bushings
06-17-2008, 10:29 PM
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An arbour press (maybe 2 or 3 tonne?) and something to protect the arm from bucking (collapsing) when pressing the old ones out, then pressing the new ones in.
If you are able to bring the arms to a shop that's willing to do it right, they may not charge much (if they do charge anything).
If you are able to bring the arms to a shop that's willing to do it right, they may not charge much (if they do charge anything).
06-17-2008, 10:41 PM
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From my experience it's not necessary to load the suspension to perform most of the procedure, however it's still easiest to use some sort of drive-on lift or a cozy pit. When reinstalling, the LCA bolts should only be torqued once the vehicle is level with the suspension loaded, otherwise the bushings will prematurely wear.
This is important with rubber, but not important with poly and/or spherical bearings.
This is important with rubber, but not important with poly and/or spherical bearings.
06-17-2008, 11:24 PM
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Ok, so pretty much jack the rear end up, unbolt lca's, put the bushings on, put control arms on, put the car back on the ground, then torque bolts.
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06-18-2008, 12:37 AM
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Cannot remember the Torque specs off-hand. Loctite sounds okay.
Just found the install article for them: http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...ca_install.htm
BTW, I did forget to remind you to only do one at a time for safety issues.
The directions are pretty much the same, except the details concerning proper torque procedure of rubber bushings.
Just found the install article for them: http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...ca_install.htm
BTW, I did forget to remind you to only do one at a time for safety issues.
The directions are pretty much the same, except the details concerning proper torque procedure of rubber bushings.
06-20-2008, 10:30 AM
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foxtron, please provide him with that special link explaining aftermarket lca's and 1le control arms
ALSO, should I put the new bushings in the freezer so they can shrink? I think it would be easier to put them on.
ALSO, should I put the new bushings in the freezer so they can shrink? I think it would be easier to put them on.
06-20-2008, 11:16 AM
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Maybe not.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...457&highlight=
This thread subject deals with installing the moog/1LE bushings in stock lower control arms. While there are those who could make use of aftermarket control arms, there are many who don't for very good reasons.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...457&highlight=
This thread subject deals with installing the moog/1LE bushings in stock lower control arms. While there are those who could make use of aftermarket control arms, there are many who don't for very good reasons.
06-20-2008, 11:26 AM
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Try not to do so. While I do understand that it can be a tight fit with some bushings, putting rubber ones in the freezer unecessarily exposes them to excess moisture, which can contribute to premature wear as well. If anything may cause the LCA ends not to go in easily, it's most likely the fastener sleeves (where the bolts go through), and that will probably just require a little finesse to reinstall, but shouldn't cause any harm (unless you use a body part as a tool).
06-21-2008, 04:18 PM
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Well, the install was pretty straight forward. I never used a press though. What I did was hammer the bushing out of the metal casing, then just thrash the casing apart. Came out easy. Putting the new ones in was tricky though. I used the old casing to hammer the new ones in. Worked out fine. I know a press could of taken less time, but for anyone who wants to install these without a press, you can. Took me 2 hours on jack stands.
Here's a pic of the old 90000 mile bushing i had without the casing.
Here's a pic of the old 90000 mile bushing i had without the casing.
06-21-2008, 06:00 PM
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Great info.
From the looks of how "clean" the bushing came out of it's sleeve just shows how really the stock rear LCA bushings are POS. Also, all of that "open area" between the bushing and it's sleeve just shows how all of that tiny area can contribute to some serious wheel hop.
Anyhow, I hope you find the Moog/1LE bushings a whole lot better.
From the looks of how "clean" the bushing came out of it's sleeve just shows how really the stock rear LCA bushings are POS. Also, all of that "open area" between the bushing and it's sleeve just shows how all of that tiny area can contribute to some serious wheel hop.
Anyhow, I hope you find the Moog/1LE bushings a whole lot better.
07-11-2008, 10:45 AM
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Well, after 2000 miles of driving with the 1le bushings, I can say that I've noticed a good difference. Going over speed bumps I don't get an annoying clunk like I used to. I have ZERO wheel hop so far. Overall, I'm real happy with these bushings. Now I can use my money I saved from buying lca's on a PHB
