Rear Trailing Arm Question
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Rear Trailing Arm Question
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!
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!
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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.
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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.
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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
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*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.
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.
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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
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
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