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10-08-2009, 11:33 PM
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#1 | | Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SAN JOSE CA
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| Rear Trailing Arm Bushing replacement
Anybody has done this before? Need some help pls. Cant find a diy on this one. I appreciate it guys  | 
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10-09-2009, 12:12 AM
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#2 | | 2006.5 TCM
Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal
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| Re: Rear Trailing Arm Bushing replacement
I believe you need a press for this. | |
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10-09-2009, 12:31 AM
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#3 | | Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SAN JOSE CA
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| Re: Rear Trailing Arm Bushing replacement
yeah i think so like a extracting tool to take out the bushing..im just looking for alternative you know plus dont even know where my rear trailing arm is ive been looking down underneath my box and i dont see it probably need a lift to see the bigger picture..haha..thanks anyway | |
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10-09-2009, 12:56 AM
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#4 | | 2006.5 TCM
Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal
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| Re: Rear Trailing Arm Bushing replacement
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10-09-2009, 05:18 PM
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#5 | | Suspension Whore
Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NorTucky
Posts: 3,943
| Re: Rear Trailing Arm Bushing replacement
You're gonna need to remove the entire rear suspension basically. But good news is it's nothing you can't tackle your self.
On previous cars, I've used the good ole torch method to remove bushings. I <3 Fire. | |
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10-09-2009, 05:35 PM
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#6 | | Often Imitated
Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Club xB Site Sponsor!
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| Re: Rear Trailing Arm Bushing replacement
if u are replacing the rubber bushings, might as well go all out:
spherical bearings :drool: | |
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10-11-2009, 09:03 AM
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#7 | | Registered User
Join Date: May 2009 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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| Re: Rear Trailing Arm Bushing replacement
Best bet is to remove the components and take them to a local machine shop, they will press the old ones off and the new ones in for a few bucks.....clean and simple. | |
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10-12-2009, 12:02 AM
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#8 | | Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: SAN JOSE CA
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| Re: Rear Trailing Arm Bushing replacement
its hella hard doing all this suspension upgrades men..too bad just a newbie..anybody from norcal whos got a lift in the air..coz just today i tried replacing my front oem sway bar and did not make it, i ended up putting back the stock coz i could not take the damn thing out..so worn out today..anybody got a diy.. | |
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10-12-2009, 12:06 PM
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#9 | | Suspension Whore
Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NorTucky
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| Re: Rear Trailing Arm Bushing replacement
Suspension is not hard by any means. It just takes time, and patients. You can't rush it, and you can't force it. It's also something that if you don't feel comfortable doing, you shouldn't ever attempt it. Just like brakes. | |
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10-12-2009, 09:38 PM
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#10 | | Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2006
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| Re: Rear Trailing Arm Bushing replacement
Randy, I don't know if you would see much gain just by fitting some spherical bearings to the front busings. Without having a true link system the additional pivot isn't going to gain you much of anything. You may however see in increase in road noise and a decrease in comfort.
If anything, if you are looking for an upgrade you might look into some polyurethane bushings that could be swapped in instead of rubber. Beware though, this will stiffen up the rear suspension and possibly decrease ride quality. | |
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10-13-2009, 12:05 PM
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#11 | | Suspension Whore
Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NorTucky
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| Re: Rear Trailing Arm Bushing replacement
stiffness is ride quality in my book! | |
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10-14-2009, 04:53 AM
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#12 | | Race car builder
Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Frenando Valley/818
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| Re: Rear Trailing Arm Bushing replacement
A press is needed to remove the OEM bushings, The complete trailing arm assembly will have to be removed in order to press in the new bushings which includes removing the brakes from the suspension. Have someone who knowledgeable show you how/or do it for you.
Spherical bearings are a great idea for a track car, for daily use they actually wear out faster if you drive on imperfect roads. Not to mention everytime you hit a small bump/dip/or crack in the road it will sound and feel like you're going to rip your suspension apart.
Ploy bushings are the way to go for a daily drive, they're stiffer but actually make the suspension work better thus increasing ride comfort. When I had Energy Suspension R&D my xB I was expecting a harsh ride, as was their R&D guy, turns out that the ride was more comfortable and handles way better!
BTW: When removing the trailing arm assembly be warned that it's heavier than it looks. One person can carry it easily, but if the car is on a lift when you drop it make sure you support it or it will catch you by surprise.
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10-14-2009, 05:21 PM
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#13 | | Suspension Whore
Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NorTucky
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| Re: Rear Trailing Arm Bushing replacement
There are also hand presses available for use. We use them at work when lugging a giant gear box over to the press is too much. Which would just require dropping the bolts and letting the shocks hold it in place. | |
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11-04-2009, 01:08 AM
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#14 | | hakoooooooo! ! ! !
Join Date: Mar 2009
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| Re: Rear Trailing Arm Bushing replacement
who manufactures the spherical bearings for the box?
anyone got a link? | |
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11-04-2009, 09:54 PM
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#15 | | Suspension Whore
Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NorTucky
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| Re: Rear Trailing Arm Bushing replacement
you would have to do research. SKF Timken Browning McGills all companies that make them, you just gotta find the ones that fit. Which is a little research.
Honestly, just do the bushings if you want an upgrade. They are well worth it. | |
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11-09-2009, 08:34 PM
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#16 | | Black Sheep
Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Miami, Fl.
Posts: 81
| Re: Rear Trailing Arm Bushing replacement
I have all the Energy bushings right now.. front/rear.. haven't had the nads to take it apart yet.. lol
Suppose the fronts need to get pressed out too.. maybe when I do the coil-overs, I will just take it all apart and get it done.. arrg | |
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11-12-2009, 09:12 AM
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#17 | | Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 11
| Re: Rear Trailing Arm Bushing replacement
There is info on Energy suspensions web site. | |
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