Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 09:35 pm, by: Daniel Castro(Dannyc)
Hi guys,
I've got a few issues with the front lower control arm front bushes. I've dismantled the majority of the front suspension and I've come across a bitch of a problem.
On the driver's side bush, what I can only describe as the sleeve bolt, is practically molded to the metal part of the old bush. We've tried the WD-40, levering, hammering, etc but the bastard bolt will not budge. We're considering cutting the bolt just to get the bush out. This brings up another problem. Where do I find these particular bolts and is there any other recourse I could take?
Also, while I'm here, I'm thinking of purchasing the Branz bushes but my dad reckons they are different to the ones we need. The worn out bushes that are currently installed are a blue rubber kind. I'm looking to get these ones - http://soarerparts.com/proddetail.asp?prod=CAFL01. Are they the ones I need?
I'm also going to replace the steering arm boots on both sides. Where should I look to find these and approximately how much are they?
For reference, the car is a '94 SC300. Sorry for the barrage of questions, but I thought I'd get them out of the way to begin with.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - 06:01 pm, by: Daniel Castro(Dannyc)
Thanks for that Peter. Which bushes do you supply? And just to verify, that S/H bolt is the one that fixes the bush into the control arm and has the flat side?
Monday, February 22, 2010 - 09:34 am, by: Daniel Castro(Dannyc)
Peter, did you get my PM? My situation is starting to get urgent. I'll just take the bolt and go through the website for the bushes if it makes this easier...