Bushing refresh Project

[bavarian06]

I am working from the back to the front, because the worn bushings are causing the tires to wear fast, and some other stuff.

If you are going to to the rear bushings, you should probably also get some spindle pins, etc., because they are usually rusted in and have to be cut to be removed.

For some detailed write-ups, go here: http://atlanticz.ca/zclub/techtips/suspension.htm

thanks for the link. i didnt know it was a cartridge setup for the shocks. its not necessary to remove the entire hub/rotor assembly is it? looks like a pain if that is the case.

[bavarian06]

some form of pressing is involved. guess that answers it, i rather spend the $200 to get it done.

[bpilati]

Just a reminder...If you do go with poly T/C rod bushings, only use the forward facing bushing in poly. Use stock rubber ones on the backside of the T/C bucket. This keeps from over-stressing the T/C rod when it moves up and down with the suspension.

I used all poly on mine and haven't had any problems.

[MEZZZ]

I used poly all the way around on mine last fall. I did do the ball and socket setup on the TC rods, using new rubber stock bushings on the front and poly on the rear. Then I tackled the back and in my opinion, it was harder. I pulled everything out (both front and rear) cleaned, painted and put back together with new struts, springs, brakes, R/T mount, bearings, tie rods, ball joints, etc.

I am a novice at best, working on and off the project, it took me a couple months.

$200 sounds reasonable to me, at that rate if you paid me, I would have made about $1 an hour

[TomoHawk]

Do you make house calls?