Suspension Bushing Replacement DIY
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Not to hijack your thread Rob but it is related. What about the rear toe arm bushing? This flex would seem to cause a high amount of influence on handling since it could/would toe IN/OUT under load. Seems like a solid roller bearing or steel bushing, rather then a rubber bushing would be best for this one. I'm trying to decided what to do about it which makes the most bang for the buck sense. My alignment guy says it flexes like a mother just trying to set an alignment point and I'm sure that's making the car feel loose back there when making higher load transitions. Wondering what you guys use? Or maybe the best option would be to lose the entire OEM arm and upgrade with a aftermarket turn buckle style that already has a solid mount incorporated in it?
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Originally Posted by s2000Junky' timestamp='1370845864' post='22597756
Not to hijack your thread Rob but it is related. What about the rear toe arm bushing? This flex would seem to cause a high amount of influence on handling since it could/would toe IN/OUT under load. Seems like a solid roller bearing or steel bushing, rather then a rubber bushing would be best for this one. I'm trying to decided what to do about it which makes the most bang for the buck sense. My alignment guy says it flexes like a mother just trying to set an alignment point and I'm sure that's making the car feel loose back there when making higher load transitions. Wondering what you guys use? Or maybe the best option would be to lose the entire OEM arm and upgrade with a aftermarket turn buckle style that already has a solid mount incorporated in it?
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Junky, I have Megan Racing bump steer toe arm links in the rear and they have a very solid bushing--that's why I didn't mention changing them. I've had them for almost 7 years now with no issues. For most people I'd recommend changing the front lower compliance bushing first with the rear toe arm bushing (or bump steer kit) being the next priority. Keep in mind you'll need to get your rear toe & camber set after the bump steer links are installed.
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Junky, I have Megan Racing bump steer toe arm links in the rear and they have a very solid bushing--that's why I didn't mention changing them. I've had them for almost 7 years now with no issues. For most people I'd recommend changing the front lower compliance bushing first with the rear toe arm bushing (or bump steer kit) being the next priority. Keep in mind you'll need to get your rear toe & camber set after the bump steer links are installed.
Megan recently changed the color from Blue to pink. Sweet
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Originally Posted by robrob' timestamp='1370896034' post='22599168
Junky, I have Megan Racing bump steer toe arm links in the rear and they have a very solid bushing--that's why I didn't mention changing them. I've had them for almost 7 years now with no issues. For most people I'd recommend changing the front lower compliance bushing first with the rear toe arm bushing (or bump steer kit) being the next priority. Keep in mind you'll need to get your rear toe & camber set after the bump steer links are installed.
Are you going to go for a 3rd pre-track day alignment? Kelly must love you by now.
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Originally Posted by s2000Junky' timestamp='1370900204' post='22599354
[quote name='robrob' timestamp='1370896034' post='22599168']
Junky, I have Megan Racing bump steer toe arm links in the rear and they have a very solid bushing--that's why I didn't mention changing them. I've had them for almost 7 years now with no issues. For most people I'd recommend changing the front lower compliance bushing first with the rear toe arm bushing (or bump steer kit) being the next priority. Keep in mind you'll need to get your rear toe & camber set after the bump steer links are installed.
Junky, I have Megan Racing bump steer toe arm links in the rear and they have a very solid bushing--that's why I didn't mention changing them. I've had them for almost 7 years now with no issues. For most people I'd recommend changing the front lower compliance bushing first with the rear toe arm bushing (or bump steer kit) being the next priority. Keep in mind you'll need to get your rear toe & camber set after the bump steer links are installed.
Are you going to go for a 3rd pre-track day alignment? Kelly must love you by now.
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Yeah I know Fawk, at least he is cutting some breaks on cost. Trying to get the car dialed in a step at a time rather then blinding buying a bunch of parts so it takes a little time to test and tune, but in hindsight of course what I’ve done so far could have been better consolidated. Wasn’t planning on going down this road at the moment though.
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Rob,
FYI, I just installed the entire powerflex bushing lineup in my car last week. Took 4 days, 1 day per corner. Confirmed that all bushings + collars are pressed out to receive the new bushings.
Overall, easy job if you have the right drivers. Just time consuming.
Hope you keep your car to get the bushings installed and give it a try. I'm going in for an alignment Friday and an trackday next Sunday. Let's see what differences it'll made.
FYI, I just installed the entire powerflex bushing lineup in my car last week. Took 4 days, 1 day per corner. Confirmed that all bushings + collars are pressed out to receive the new bushings.
Overall, easy job if you have the right drivers. Just time consuming.
Hope you keep your car to get the bushings installed and give it a try. I'm going in for an alignment Friday and an trackday next Sunday. Let's see what differences it'll made.
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