Replacing rear trailing arm bushing., Is there any way to... Options

[mike_the_man]

Is there any way to remove the trailing arms to replace the bushings without changing the alignment? Also, is there any way to tell if the bushings are bad without removing the trailing arms? I'm still trying to chase down a clunk coming from the rear of the car when ever I hit a bump, and I'm starting to wonder if the bushings might be shot. All advice is appreciated.

Thanks,

[skline]

It could be control arm bushings, one way to tell would be to lift the back of the car, and like Lawrence said, shake the wheel and stuff. Move it in and out and side to side, it should not move. Check your rear sway bar if you have one to verify the bushings are in and solid. As for the alignment question, I dont think you can do it without having to realign it. Good luck and I hope its nothing major.