Suspension Rebuild
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2004 9:12 am
Next on my list of +2 jobs is renewal of the suspension arm bushes front and rear together with the AR bar rubbers.
As I am a road only creature, I'm planning on staying with the standard rubber bushes. There are more than enough squeaks and rumbles in the car without adding the potential for more.
I was wondering:
1. Can anyone recommend a good supplier of replacement bushes? I recall posts a while ago commenting that not all replacements were created equal.
2. Am I correct in thinking that removal/re-fitment of bushes is a simple press out/press in job? Has anyone experienced any difficulties or have any tips regarding this stage? Is a hydralic press required or can the job be done with an appropriatley sized drift.
3. I hear tell that it is possible to remove the rear A arms without disassembling the drive shafts and struts. Has anyone tried this? I assume some jacking is required to support the rest of the suspension components. How much jacking is needed and which surface should be used for this?
4. Are there any jobs I should be considering doing at the same time? For instance, are the front upright steering pivots known to wear?
Thanks in advance for all comments
Simon
As I am a road only creature, I'm planning on staying with the standard rubber bushes. There are more than enough squeaks and rumbles in the car without adding the potential for more.
I was wondering:
1. Can anyone recommend a good supplier of replacement bushes? I recall posts a while ago commenting that not all replacements were created equal.
2. Am I correct in thinking that removal/re-fitment of bushes is a simple press out/press in job? Has anyone experienced any difficulties or have any tips regarding this stage? Is a hydralic press required or can the job be done with an appropriatley sized drift.
3. I hear tell that it is possible to remove the rear A arms without disassembling the drive shafts and struts. Has anyone tried this? I assume some jacking is required to support the rest of the suspension components. How much jacking is needed and which surface should be used for this?
4. Are there any jobs I should be considering doing at the same time? For instance, are the front upright steering pivots known to wear?
Thanks in advance for all comments
Simon