Rear Trailing Arm Bushes
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Rear Trailing Arm Bushes
Hi,
I was recently told by my dealer that my rear trailing arm bushes will require replacement soon, so was wondering what experience people had with Powerflex and Superpro items - I've heard good things about the latter and they've been mentioned in this month's Total Impreza as being a good replacement for OEM without bringing a harsh ride into the equation.
Any hints on prices and how much they should cost to fit much appreciated - I believe these are "press fit" and I don't think I have tools to do that!
In addition, is it worth spending a little more to invest in a kit for the rear and fit the lot in one go?
Cheers,
G
I was recently told by my dealer that my rear trailing arm bushes will require replacement soon, so was wondering what experience people had with Powerflex and Superpro items - I've heard good things about the latter and they've been mentioned in this month's Total Impreza as being a good replacement for OEM without bringing a harsh ride into the equation.
Any hints on prices and how much they should cost to fit much appreciated - I believe these are "press fit" and I don't think I have tools to do that!
In addition, is it worth spending a little more to invest in a kit for the rear and fit the lot in one go?
Cheers,
G
I have Powerflec fitted on mine. I have it set hard on coilovers but didnt notice it get any worse so cant really comment on that.
They are indeed press fit and I had trouble getting mine out.
I didnt use this method but wish i had!
Use a junior hacksaw and thread the blade through the centre hole and cut out through the inner tube, then the rubber, then there is a thin outer steel which need to be cut through. Careful not to cut into the trailing arm itself!
Once done the bush itself should be easily removed using a socket and hammer to tap out. New ones are easy to push into place and shouldnt cause any trouble.
It depends on how confident you are I guess.
If i were doing it again Id get a quote form a local garage to do it just to save the hassle factor but I think im just getting lazier due to many home projects on the go
They are indeed press fit and I had trouble getting mine out.
I didnt use this method but wish i had!
Use a junior hacksaw and thread the blade through the centre hole and cut out through the inner tube, then the rubber, then there is a thin outer steel which need to be cut through. Careful not to cut into the trailing arm itself!
Once done the bush itself should be easily removed using a socket and hammer to tap out. New ones are easy to push into place and shouldnt cause any trouble.
It depends on how confident you are I guess.
If i were doing it again Id get a quote form a local garage to do it just to save the hassle factor but I think im just getting lazier due to many home projects on the go
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I have Powerflec fitted on mine. I have it set hard on coilovers but didnt notice it get any worse so cant really comment on that.
They are indeed press fit and I had trouble getting mine out.
I didnt use this method but wish i had!
Use a junior hacksaw and thread the blade through the centre hole and cut out through the inner tube, then the rubber, then there is a thin outer steel which need to be cut through. Careful not to cut into the trailing arm itself!
Once done the bush itself should be easily removed using a socket and hammer to tap out. New ones are easy to push into place and shouldnt cause any trouble.
It depends on how confident you are I guess.
If i were doing it again Id get a quote form a local garage to do it just to save the hassle factor but I think im just getting lazier due to many home projects on the go
They are indeed press fit and I had trouble getting mine out.
I didnt use this method but wish i had!
Use a junior hacksaw and thread the blade through the centre hole and cut out through the inner tube, then the rubber, then there is a thin outer steel which need to be cut through. Careful not to cut into the trailing arm itself!
Once done the bush itself should be easily removed using a socket and hammer to tap out. New ones are easy to push into place and shouldnt cause any trouble.
It depends on how confident you are I guess.
If i were doing it again Id get a quote form a local garage to do it just to save the hassle factor but I think im just getting lazier due to many home projects on the go
Also read this post that suggests it's a bugger of a job to get old ones out and new ones in! Subaru quoted £300 for the job though which I thought seemed more than a tad excessive for what probably isn't a huge effort for them labour-wise. And the parts even if they replace both bushes on each arm would still only be about £80!!
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Just from these. Good price and I met them at ilverstone last year and the product is very good and well made. I am in the process of stripping out the rear subframe and diff carrier and re-furbing the bushes.
Luckily I have a press to push the bushes out but that was still a pain.
Just from these. Good price and I met them at ilverstone last year and the product is very good and well made. I am in the process of stripping out the rear subframe and diff carrier and re-furbing the bushes.
Luckily I have a press to push the bushes out but that was still a pain.
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