NZ Terrano Owner Posted May 18, 2005 Share Posted May 18, 2005 On a recent club run I noticed that there was a clunking sound coming from underneath the truck. It sounded like it was under my foot. I originally suspected that the engine or transmission mounts were loose. Back in the shed, I climbed underneath with a range of spanners, but all the bolts for the engine and transmission were tight as. I noticed however that the Bushes for the Front Radius Arm looked worn, so I undid them and got quite a shock! They were Knackered!!. The compression collar was worn through in the middle where it had been wearing on the chassis mount and the rubbers were all hard and broken - Ugly, see photos. Installed some nolathene bushes, and no more clunks when I go over bumps now. Well worth checking yours out next time you have the front end up. Just takes a few minutes to undo the 2 bolts, and the big nut at the end, to slide off the bushes and have a look. Make sure you measure the Radius Arm diameter, and the length of the compression collar before you order the replacement, as there are two sizes ( for the '95 anyway). I didn't, and you guessed it, I got the wrong one the first time. Bugger! Cheers Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZ Terrano Owner Posted May 18, 2005 Author Share Posted May 18, 2005 Worn Compression Collars Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZ Terrano Owner Posted May 18, 2005 Author Share Posted May 18, 2005 Nice new red Nolathanes installed. No more nasty clunks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 Mine looked just like that before I replaced 'em. Good call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harbinger Posted May 19, 2005 Share Posted May 19, 2005 Where can I order those nolathene bushes at? Anyone know the part #'s for a first gen pathy? Its the stage in my pathy's life where I need to start replacing all this small stuff :-) Then later I can sacrifice her to the mod gods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Energy Suspension and Daystar both make tension rod bushings(same thing, different name). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slick Posted May 21, 2005 Share Posted May 21, 2005 Good catch! glad you got the right ones installed in the end...no more squeaks..mmmm....glorious huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reido Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 Does anyone know if the polyurthane (or whatever they happen to be) bushings will decrease articulation compared to rubber? I'm talking about suspension bushings in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted May 23, 2005 Share Posted May 23, 2005 They shouldn't, no. I guess if you put them in dry with no grease they'd be a bit tougher to move around(and squeek a lot), but other than that, they should work the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhatter_xe Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Anybody know the PN for these bushings for an 88 pathy from energy suspension? I can't find the PN on their website. thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edta1 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Nice! Very nice! I have to do that this weekend. Check my bushings... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jj big shoe Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 I can't remember the Energy Susp. part #, but the info I got from this page says the Moog part # is K9515. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhatter_xe Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Thanks, So it's called a Front Strut Rod bushing set! Too many names goin for this thing :confused: . Anyways, looks like the energy susp. PN is 7.7106 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted May 28, 2005 Share Posted May 28, 2005 I got them from Central 4 Wheel Drive for like $20. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 any one have trouble taking the compression/strut rod off? cause im having a hellof time, i already broke a wrench a ratchet and a socket and the sucker is pretty much welded on. i soaked it and lube over night adding lube multiple times, heated the bolt, tried a breaker bar with two feet of cheater tube stuck on the end. and nada. so any idea? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 Yeah, they're tough sumbitches to get off. Even more fun to put back on. Watch for that later. I suggest more PB Blaster or WD-40 and time. They DO come off, but evidently yours don't want to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike Posted June 20, 2005 Share Posted June 20, 2005 imma try some pbblaster for a week, and if that doesnt work its getting the hammer dropped and a new set of bolts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Pickles Posted June 21, 2005 Share Posted June 21, 2005 Mine are stubborn b@st@rds too. I've soaked them in PB, hit them with a hammer, broke a socket, 3/8-1/2 adapter for my breaker bar, and a 3/8 ratchet with an extension. All cause I was too cheap to buy a 1/2 socket set so far. Haven't tried heat yet though. I think I'm gonna take these bushings, the new UCA's, ball joints and tie rod ends into the mechanic and let them have fun. I'm too busy for this isht! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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