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post Dec 16 2015, 11:20 AM
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I need to replace the rear control arm bushings. After reading all the threads, it seems the replacement Elephant rubber bushings would be best for my street application.

I questions my ability to perform this task at home. I was wondering how many other members have successfully removed and installed the rubber bushings without too many special tools (I don't want to get a press).

If the rubber bushings are to difficult I was thinking about Tangerine's built up trailing arms and just swapping arms.

Opinions and experiences appreciated.
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post Dec 16 2015, 01:49 PM
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QUOTE(Highland @ Dec 16 2015, 09:20 AM) *

I need to replace the rear control arm bushings. After reading all the threads, it seems the replacement Elephant rubber bushings would be best for my street application.

I questions my ability to perform this task at home. I was wondering how many other members have successfully removed and installed the rubber bushings without too many special tools (I don't want to get a press).

If the rubber bushings are to difficult I was thinking about Tangerine's built up trailing arms and just swapping arms.

Opinions and experiences appreciated.




I.ve done it. No special tools really required. Wrote a thread on it.

If in your head you believe this is too difficult or not timely.....call Chris.
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post Dec 16 2015, 01:51 PM
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If you want to bring them by my place we can do them in a couple of hours at most. I'm about 1 hour north of you, though.
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post Dec 16 2015, 03:05 PM
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Thanks for the input. I think I'll give it a try.
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post Dec 16 2015, 03:20 PM
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QUOTE(914_teener @ Dec 16 2015, 12:49 PM) *

QUOTE(Highland @ Dec 16 2015, 09:20 AM) *

I need to replace the rear control arm bushings. After reading all the threads, it seems the replacement Elephant rubber bushings would be best for my street application.

I questions my ability to perform this task at home. I was wondering how many other members have successfully removed and installed the rubber bushings without too many special tools (I don't want to get a press).

If the rubber bushings are to difficult I was thinking about Tangerine's built up trailing arms and just swapping arms.

Opinions and experiences appreciated.




I.ve done it. No special tools really required. Wrote a thread on it.

If in your head you believe this is too difficult or not timely.....call Chris.


I am getting ready to do the same thing, where can I find the thread you wrote?
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post Dec 16 2015, 03:57 PM
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I'm planning doing mine too even front bushings.
Is there a way those from SoCal can do a one day get together and help each other replace the bushings?
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post Dec 16 2015, 04:04 PM
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post Dec 16 2015, 04:06 PM
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I wouldn't want to do it in a day.
Take the time to have all the pieces blasted and powder coated.
Well worth it, IMHO.
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post Dec 16 2015, 04:18 PM
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QUOTE(BK911 @ Dec 16 2015, 02:06 PM) *

I wouldn't want to do it in a day.
Take the time to have all the pieces blasted and powder coated.
Well worth it, IMHO.


Yup you are right sir! But in my case I'm okay for just a quick clean up on my trailing arms since I just need better or perfect working suspension for now. Or maybe we can ask Bruce "bdstone" to provide powered coated trailing arms during that day and give him back the core and pay his labor for doing the powder coating. I'm sure he has several trailing arms on his inventory.
I know we can do it on our own but the fellowship, support to each other and the joy of doing it with fellow teeners is a lot better.

sorry for hi-jacking this thread!
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post Dec 16 2015, 05:24 PM
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QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Dec 16 2015, 01:57 PM) *

I'm planning doing mine too even front bushings.
Is there a way those from SoCal can do a one day get together and help each replace the bushings?

That's a great idea. Any thing that brings the community together and makes it tighter is good with me. Start a separate thread, run it up the flagpole then see who salutes.
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post Dec 16 2015, 05:48 PM
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QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Dec 16 2015, 01:57 PM) *

I'm planning doing mine too even front bushings.
Is there a way those from SoCal can do a one day get together and help each replace the bushings?

That's a great idea. Any thing that brings the community together and makes it tighter is good with me. Start a separate thread, run it up the flagpole then see who salutes.


Okay sir I will do that! I know some friends would want theirs also to replace their bushing.
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