Replacing A arm bushings

[Nitroya]

I will be replacing my front A arm bushings looking for any tips or problem areas. Sled as 14 000km.

Thanks

 

[srxpert]

Use a threaded rod to suck the new bushings into the A arm. Shane

 

[grizztracks]

Loctite all bolts.

 

[Nitroya]

Thanks

 

[Bahr05]

Get 12-pack of beer.

 

[09nytro]

Don't ride it with front end off !

What srxpert & grizztracks said

 

[raginyamaha]

Get 12-pack of beer.

most important part of the job right there....

 

[Nitroya]

It drove well with the front end off surprisingly!!

 

[Nitroya]

It drove well with the front end off surprisingly!!

 

[canoehead]

Does anyone know if there is a step by step thread out there for this also? I just started mine and I'm sure there must be a few things I can avoid removing or cussing at. I have done a search but to really no avail. Thanks

 

[fxnytrortxkid]

My bushing kit will be here sat, so that's my weekend project. I was actually gonna just follow grizz's subframe removal guide and stop once the a arm bolts were accessible. Idk if that will help u or not

 

[canoehead]

bushings

Thanks I had a look at them on Ronnies Fiche. Now that I know the upper nuts are weld mounted my fears have been pretty well put to rest. I read the rear lowers are the beotch but if I pull the tie rod rubber boots back they're right there. I guess the worst is pulling the bumper and the nose cone which isn't bad if I have to.
Thanks for the reply again!!

 

[13NytroXTX]

Re: bushings

Thanks I had a look at them on Ronnies Fiche. Now that I know the upper nuts are weld mounted my fears have been pretty well put to rest. I read the rear lowers are the beotch but if I pull the tie rod rubber boots back they're right there. I guess the worst is pulling the bumper and the nose cone which isn't bad if I have to.
Thanks for the reply again!!

Yea the lower rears are a real pain but you can get them off without taking the boots off just need a long 12 point wrench to reach way in there.

 

[canoehead]

Re: bushings

Thanks I had a look at them on Ronnies Fiche. Now that I know the upper nuts are weld mounted my fears have been pretty well put to rest. I read the rear lowers are the beotch but if I pull the tie rod rubber boots back they're right there. I guess the worst is pulling the bumper and the nose cone which isn't bad if I have to.
Thanks for the reply again!!

Yea the lower rears are a real pain but you can get them off without taking the boots off just need a long 12 point wrench to reach way in there.

How do you put them back on?

 

[NB-NYTRO]

You can drop the belly pan.. I had mine off from when I did the oil change and left it off to do the a-arm bushings..

I strongly recommend the Ulmer Racing bushings.. Amazing kit.