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Daniel Castro
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SC300 (N/A)

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Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 09:35 pm, by:  Daniel Castro (Dannyc) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

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.

Thanks in advance for all your help.

Cheers! :-)
David Henderson
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Monday, February 15, 2010 - 08:08 am, by:  David Henderson (Hendo) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Chat to the BranZ dude, I have a '94 too and he sent me the right ones when I asked, from memory cost me $190 posted.

as for the bolt through the bush- Burn it!
Peter Taplin
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - 03:21 pm, by:  Peter Taplin (Mrfourwd) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi Daniel

The bushes you have in your car are poly style bushes not factory style rubber ones

Fitting the factory style bush will make the car smoother and better to drive in terms of NVH.

If you want to order the bushes I can supply a S/H bolt with the order for 5.00
David Goldthorpe
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - 05:58 pm, by:  David Goldthorpe (Sprocket82) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)


Daniel Castro wrote on Sunday, February 14, 2010 - 09:35 pm:

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?




I think I used generic rubber boots for this and they fitted OK. Try Pedders or another suspension shop I suppose. Should be < $30 for the pair.
Daniel Castro
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - 06:01 pm, by:  Daniel Castro (Dannyc) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

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?
Daniel Castro
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010 - 06:02 pm, by:  Daniel Castro (Dannyc) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thanks David, will give that a go.
Peter Taplin
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - 08:40 am, by:  Peter Taplin (Mrfourwd) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Thats correct.. its the caster camber adjustment bolt, washer and nut

We only supply rubber OEM style bushes just pm me with your model so we send you the right ones.
Daniel Castro
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Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 11:32 am, by:  Daniel Castro (Dannyc) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Cheers Peter, pm sent.

Any ideas on how to get the sleeve bolt out with damaging anything apart from the bolt and old bush?
Daniel Castro
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Monday, February 22, 2010 - 09:34 am, by:  Daniel Castro (Dannyc) Quote hilighted text Edit Post Delete Post Print Post   View Post/Check IP (Moderator/Admin Only) Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

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...

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