Schwa

Would it be easier to replace the whole RTA assembly, rather than keep what I have and press out the bushing?

I'm asking because I have an opportunity to grab some RTA's from a guy parting his car and wondering if this is easier.

Let me know if this is a retarded idea. I'm not 100% clear about geometry back there so I coudl be way off base

Thanks!

whatinthe

I bought the bushings and replaced them. I dont think it a major load point though because the rubber is very soft and theres not alot of it. I think it was like 40 to get them pressed and a day or so of no car. It did tighten up the rear end though. If u have the money go for new.

2001TEGGSR

You need a tool to clock the bushing properly, the task shouldn't take longer than a few hours.

Provocateur

Like a grease pencil? h:

I beat mine out while they were still on the car with a hammer and beat the new ones in. Took about 20 minutes per side. Replacing the entire RTA is a total PITA, so I suggest you avoid that route if you can.

2001TEGGSR

Sorry my post lacked info...

Grease pencil to mark its position, and this tool to take the bushing out.



Amazon: Trailing Arm Bushing Xtractor

But it is a bit pricey so beating them out with a hammer is probably the best option. Here is a decent write up too if you need it. http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/1456600

bnuk

*results may vary....

When I did my bushings a couple years ago it was a real battle. I think it depends on how much exposure your car has had to the elements/salt. But there was no way mine were going going to come out with a hammer. It took all 20 tons of a 20 ton press to get them out.

There is another method where you cut/burn all the rubber out and then slice the metal sleeve with a hacksaw and then you can just peel it out.

Schwa

Okay guess I will do only the bushings.
I want to avoid buying the tool if possible, so I guess I will try the BFH method.

Can someone elaborate on "clocking" the bushing. Not sure I understand this part

Provocateur

Mark how the middle piece is positioned and reinstall the new one at the same angle. You'll understand when you look at it.

whatinthe

Take them to a machine shop. $20-$30 bucks and the new ones will have a "this side up" mark

HatchVX

100% will come out easy with a hammer but about 90% will be a PITA to get in.