Hi
thought i would let you know, ive just changed the bushes this after noon without removing the rear axle completly and not disturbing the break linings/ cables/ abs etc. all that was removed was the springs, shocks lower bolt and bracket.
I worked only one side at a time, and left the other complete.
I got a set of bushes complete with new bolts and they appear smaller than the originals as they slid in snugly without having to take down the outside diameter, made the job a breeze (now to see if they last!!)
the hardest part of the job was removing the old bushes, they were not that bad this time as i fitted them last time round.
it can be a bit awkward working under the car but no worst than any other job, and i would say a lot easier than removing the whole assembly as alignment at the end is much easier especially if you keep all your jacks in place when doing the work.
these are the bushes i purchased
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300675619298?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
roy
thought i would let you know, ive just changed the bushes this after noon without removing the rear axle completly and not disturbing the break linings/ cables/ abs etc. all that was removed was the springs, shocks lower bolt and bracket.
I worked only one side at a time, and left the other complete.
I got a set of bushes complete with new bolts and they appear smaller than the originals as they slid in snugly without having to take down the outside diameter, made the job a breeze (now to see if they last!!)
the hardest part of the job was removing the old bushes, they were not that bad this time as i fitted them last time round.
it can be a bit awkward working under the car but no worst than any other job, and i would say a lot easier than removing the whole assembly as alignment at the end is much easier especially if you keep all your jacks in place when doing the work.
these are the bushes i purchased
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/300675619298?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649
roy
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