Ramon Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Aye aye aye, just got done replacing those damn things. Something is bent somewhere, on both sides. Took a lot of prying, torching, winching, bottle jacks, hammering, all kinds of stuff to get them in place. The rod wouldn't remotely line up with the bolts with the new bushings on. Took almost 10 hours for both sides with me and my step dad. Bad news is, the shock is still in the UCA under full droop. The driver's side, in the pics, were by far the worst condition wise, but easiest to put the new bushings on. The passenger side, though better condition wise, was what took almost all the time. Good thing is, my front end is actually sitting higher with the torsion bars set to zero. So its sitting where it should be. how much you waste for those I have similar problem with mine she sound like a chiii in hard turns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamzan Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Aye aye aye, just got done replacing those damn things. Something is bent somewhere, on both sides. Took a lot of prying, torching, winching, bottle jacks, hammering, all kinds of stuff to get them in place. The rod wouldn't remotely line up with the bolts with the new bushings on. Took almost 10 hours for both sides with me and my step dad. Bad news is, the shock is still in the UCA under full droop. The driver's side, in the pics, were by far the worst condition wise, but easiest to put the new bushings on. The passenger side, though better condition wise, was what took almost all the time. Good thing is, my front end is actually sitting higher with the torsion bars set to zero. So its sitting where it should be. I had the same problem with the drivers side and fount out when i did the passenger side that the washer closest to the control arm could be moved/come off. It was just seized on the other one. Made installation MUCH easier. And ramon, the bushing kit is like 22 dollars US, but I don't see how it's a waste? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alkorahil Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 OMG! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MY1PATH Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Did you replace the bushing cups too? You may wear out that sleeve again if you don't have anything to keep the rod centered. remeber the parts I showed you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 OMG! What? It's got a few more miles left in it. It's not worn completely in half... B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingman Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Did you replace the bushing cups too? You may wear out that sleeve again if you don't have anything to keep the rod centered.remeber the parts I showed you.... I tried to, but they would just not go in with anything at all behind those bushings. That's why I'm pretty sure something is bent. I talked to the guy I bought it from, and he admitted he jumped it about 3 feet in the air. The rubber around in the fender wells doesnt line up anymore either, I noticed that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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