xt2005bonbon Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 Has anyone ever changed bushings on their rear arms and/or rear link and/or upper link (see illustration below)? If you did, could you tell us which ones you changed and which brand/model you're using? I think my rear arm front bushings are shot (the one I circled twice). Again, this is only for the REAR suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trackhore Posted May 30, 2012 Share Posted May 30, 2012 I've replaced two sets of arms because the eccentric bolt seized in the bushing you have circled once. I didn't have time to order just the bushing, but the dealer had the complete arm in stock both times. What makes you think your trailing arm bushing is shot? I know mine looks like it's offset inside the arm itself, as if it was being pushed out, but it's the same on both of our cars. To my knowledge, no one makes an aftermarket bushing for either OEM arm application that you have circled. You can use an adjustable upper arm from someone like Whiteline which does use poly bushings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted May 30, 2012 Author Share Posted May 30, 2012 Here is a pic of what I saw a couple of months ago. I think that's bushing 13. Looks cracked to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyscoodle Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 I heard a rumor awhile back whiteline was developing that bushing but don't think it's released, not sure if that's still going to happen. It's close to the size of the big bushing on the front lca, but not close enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 I heard a rumor awhile back whiteline was developing that bushing but don't think it's released, not sure if that's still going to happen. It's close to the size of the big bushing on the front lca, but not close enough. That sucks. I'll contact them and find out if they do have a replacement for bushing 13. Meanwhile, could you guys check yours to see if it's worn out some? I just want to see that I am not a rare case (56000 mile car). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyscoodle Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 My car had 80k and they visually looked worn. They aren't going to make nearly the same difference as a worn front lca bushing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted May 31, 2012 Author Share Posted May 31, 2012 I am just wondering if them being worn seriously affect handling in the rear, especially knowing that our 'rear end' handling on the OBs is really not that great to begin with. On another note, would this be the whiteline replacement for bushing 13? http://www.whiteline.com.au/product_detail4.php?part_number=W63398 Also sent an email to the whiteline folks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 Got a reply from whiteline (in the U.S.): Hi, Thank you for contacting Whiteline. Yes, the W63398 appears to be the correct bushing for the front trailing arm. Best Regards, Not very convincing if you ask me. I'll ask whiteline over the land down under.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowGT Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 I just did those. Do yourself a favor and buy the whole arm. I thought it was about 80 per side. I have a lift and hyd press and I will just buy the whole arm next time. The arms are not a perfect flatness to press out the bushing and this makes it very difficult. Just make sure to buy the bolts and washers and nuts. I'm pretty sure that they are probably seized. I put antiseize on the new hardware. I would post up the part numbers but I just threw away all the packages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxkita Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 I have had those whiteline bits on order for several months. They seem to be permanently on backorder. Build my car Boxkita Track days Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted June 2, 2012 Author Share Posted June 2, 2012 I just did those. Do yourself a favor and buy the whole arm. I thought it was about 80 per side. I have a lift and hyd press and I will just buy the whole arm next time. The arms are not a perfect flatness to press out the bushing and this makes it very difficult. Just make sure to buy the bolts and washers and nuts. I'm pretty sure that they are probably seized. I put antiseize on the new hardware. I would post up the part numbers but I just threw away all the packages. Thanks for your feedback. Was it a pain to take off these arms from the car? And just to make sure, Legacy N/A // GT and OBXT all share those same arms right? Boxkita, thanks for letting me know about the backorder issue.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowGT Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 In my case it sucked to get the camber bolt out since it was seized. I used a sawzall after using other air tools that didn't work. It actually cut pretty good. I bought stuff from FBP so I dunno about what parts swap, I just gave them my vin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobyscoodle Posted June 2, 2012 Share Posted June 2, 2012 The rear trailing arms for obxt and lgt are the same. Does the new bushing have to be pressed in like the front lca rear bushing, or is it two pieces you press in by hand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowGT Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 The bushings are one piece (steel outer with rubber and a steel sleeve for the bolt to pass through). The hard part is that the arm has a bend in it, so it is extremely difficult to press it in cause it starts to kick out. And to make matters worse the outside lip is about 2mm, so you don't have much to rest it on the arbor plates. You need the exact size pipe cause a socket will NOT work to press these in. At least my 3/4 drive six point sockets wouldn't. Just buy the entire arm . Learn from my hassles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 thanks for sharing the info guys. Was it a pain to take off the arm from the car? Cause when I look at the figures in the manual, looks like you have to take off brakes, rotor, hub assembly, etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowGT Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Nope, you can take off the arm without touching any of that stuff. Just unbolt the upper camber bolt (or cut it off if it is seized), and then remove the bolt and nut at the rear knuckle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 Huh. That's nice but weird cause the schematic shows the rear trailing arm (item 11) as one big metal piece holding the hub and everything. So to change one, you'd have to take off hub and everything. I also saw this thread which basically kinna said the same thing: http://legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/rear-trailing-arm-bushing-starting-seperate-101802.html?t=101802 . I am just making sure we're talking about the same bushing (13). Here is a pic from the net: http://www.flatironstuning.com/images/Product/large/1338.jpg http://www.flatironstuning.com/popup.aspx?src=images/Product/large/1338.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCwagon Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I am pretty sure that the hubs and axles need to be removed to replace the trailing arm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowGT Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 My bad. I replaced bushing 9 and 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted June 6, 2012 Author Share Posted June 6, 2012 My bad. I replaced bushing 9 and 12. That's what I thought. How's your '13' holding up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbodog Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 I'd like to do these eventually. Yikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowGT Posted June 7, 2012 Share Posted June 7, 2012 Just checked them out, and knock on wood they look okay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheppo9 Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 These Nolathane "46333" bushes are the same as the Whiteline W63398. Don't know if Whiteline ones are still on backorder, but I had the Nolthane overnight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted June 8, 2012 Author Share Posted June 8, 2012 These Nolathane "46333" bushes are the same as the Whiteline W63398. Don't know if Whiteline ones are still on backorder, but I had the Nolthane overnight. thanks for the info. Did you mount them yourself? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbodog Posted June 8, 2012 Share Posted June 8, 2012 These Nolathane "46333" bushes are the same as the Whiteline W63398. Don't know if Whiteline ones are still on backorder, but I had the Nolthane overnight. Where did you get them from? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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