steering and suspension Front end bushing replacements

[J Mart]

Can someone let me know if there is a topic on installing new bushings in the front end arms and cross member

I got the old ones out and now need to install the new ones

Jake

[jmr_1602]

Yes, there are a lot posts covering this.

 

 

 

Search titles containing the word "Bushings."

Edited April 21, 2015 by jmr_1602

[worzella]

I am just about to start the same project.. email me at worzellarw@yahoo.com and I can send you some things I have collected ... a saved several posts and pictures in files.

 

Randy

Edited April 21, 2015 by worzella

[Saintz]

I am just about to start the same project.. email me at worzellarw@yahoo.com and I can send you some things I have collected ... a saved several posts and pictures in files.

 

Randy

Nice to see someone actually being friendly and helpful like the old days on tech forums. Other than the usual "use the search engine, we had to"

 

Good on you worzella.

[jgerock]

Installation method really depends if you are using stock rubber versus aftermarket urethane or delrin.  Aftermarket ones tend to be 2-piece.

 

Stock requires some liquid dish soap and persuasion.   Bill Williams has a nifty article under construction suspension rehab.

[Hans]

be sure to clean out the holes in the subframe - use a wire brush on a drill to clean off rust and grunge. Helps the new ones to slide in square. The plumbing pieces and threaded rod technique works great.

[jrhone]

I just did it. Like others have said there are plenty of posts including mine from a few months ago detailing how I used a torch to burn the old ones out. I replaced them with poly bushings and the new ones were super simple to install once the old ones were removed. Liberal grease applied to prevent squeaking.

[jmr_1602]

Nice to see someone actually being friendly and helpful like the old days on tech forums. Other than the usual "use the search engine, we had to"

Good on you worzella.

In my defense I did suggest to search titles only, since I assume it would narrow down the 100s of threads containing the word "bushings." [emoji57]

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[DaHose]

My poor little 02 is in pieces, but when I rebuilt the front end I used polyurethane.  For the few years I ran it after, I was absolutely happy with it.  Use SuperLube grease and it won't squeak at all.

 

Jose

[AceAndrew]

Nice to see someone actually being friendly and helpful like the old days on tech forums. Other than the usual "use the search engine, we had to"

 

Good on you worzella.

 

In the old days the reminder to search for information wasn't needed because people wouldn't need to be told, the inquisitor took the initiative.

Edited April 22, 2015 by AceAndrew