[Healeys] Replacing rear suspension bushes

[Simon Lachlan]

Agreed 100%. When I "did" my rear suspension, I had to cut with a
reciprocating saw to get the springs off. I then couldn't get the bushes and
sleeves out of one spring with a club hammer. ie with spring on workshop
floor, with room to use a sledge if I wanted. (I was replacing everything
and was curious as to just how much they had welded themselves in). Access
is everything....you'll wind up using brute force/cutting/cooking, so allow
for replacing the sleeves, stainless per Kees, as well.
We are talking about the bushes in the springs aren't we?
Simon.

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From: healeys-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:healeys-bounces at autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Oudesluys
Sent: 28 July 2012 12:35
To: Achim Spethmann
Cc: healeys at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Healeys] Replacing rear suspension bushes

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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