[Healeys] Replacing rear suspension bushes

Oudesluys coudesluijs at chello.nl
Sat Jul 28 05:34:59 MDT 2012


Ah, "without to much trouble" is the problem.
Usually it involves removing the rubber (torch or mechanically) and 
cutting/grinding (hack saw, reciprocating saw, dremel tool etc.) the 
steel outer sleeve without damaging the suspension part, then driving 
out or levering out the remnants and cleaning up the hole.
If you are going to fit PU bushes make sure the metal parts are 
stainless steel and apply the supplied lubricant profusely. The steel 
bush will rotate in the PU rubber. Non stainless or galvanised steel 
will corrode and wear away the PU rubber.
Kees Oudesluijs

Op 28-7-2012 12:03, Achim Spethmann schreef:
> Hi,
>
> I'm thinking of replacing the worn rubber bushes of the rear 
> suspension with poly ones.
> The threads and bolts are in good shape, so I wont have much pain to 
> get out and replace the spring bushes.
> But when I look at the radius arms, I wonder if there is enough room 
> to get them out of their mounting position. What steps are necessary 
> to get them out without too much trouble?
> Any advice for the right steps?
>
> Achim

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