Hello everyone, I bought 2 bushing rear suspension arm kit to change the ones I have in my A2 because in the official inspection the inspector told me that the arms had a lot of movement. I wanted to ask you if I should take any precautions when I´ll change them or if I should do something special like lifting both wheels at the same time ..... I have neverchanged them and I would like to do it well and without
Thanks a lot
Bushing kit rear suspension arm
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Re: Bushing kit rear suspension arm
It is pretty straight forward but the one thing to remember is to have the full weight of the vehicle on the suspension before fully tightening the bushing bolts. You want the bushings to be centered on the shaft in a neutral position at the normal ride height so the bushings themselves are not twisted while just sitting there. That goes for any suspension bushing on any vehicle.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
Re: Bushing kit rear suspension arm
First of all,thanks Rickf
Today I tried to change the bushings but I had to stop because I was afraid of not being able to install the screw after doing it. I removed the screw from one side but I saw that the holes were off. Before giving the other side I I tried if I could insert the screw and I saw that it would cost me a lot. In the end I was able to insert the original screw. I have been afraid to continue with the replacement because I thought that if I could not insert the screws I could not use my vehicle during the weekend. Should I have completely lifted the vehicle? The two wheels or first one side and then the other side?
Should I have removed the wheel?
I'm sure I've done something wrong. I had a hard time reinserting the screw in its place
Today I tried to change the bushings but I had to stop because I was afraid of not being able to install the screw after doing it. I removed the screw from one side but I saw that the holes were off. Before giving the other side I I tried if I could insert the screw and I saw that it would cost me a lot. In the end I was able to insert the original screw. I have been afraid to continue with the replacement because I thought that if I could not insert the screws I could not use my vehicle during the weekend. Should I have completely lifted the vehicle? The two wheels or first one side and then the other side?
Should I have removed the wheel?
I'm sure I've done something wrong. I had a hard time reinserting the screw in its place
Re: Bushing kit rear suspension arm
You need to take the weight off of the suspension to change the bushings. The only time you put the weight bake on it is when everything is in, new bushings are installed and all the bolts are back in place and any brackets to the frame that were loosened are tight. Then you set it down and torque the bolts that got through the bushing. This is not a fun job and trying to rush it or take shortcuts usually does not end well. If all else fails you can always download the manuals from this site for free and any procedure you need will be in either the -20 or -34 manual. These manuals were written for the average soldier who did not know a whole lot about working on things so they are pretty detailed in what you need to do. Sometimes they are a bit too detailed but that is how it gets done without mistakes. It is best done by taking the wheels off and putting the vehicle on jackstands. This gives you room to work and the stands give you safety.
1964 M151A1
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone
1984 M1008
1967 M416
04/1952 M100
12/1952 M100- Departed
AN/TSQ-114A Trailblazer- Gone