krazykoncepts

I am having some problems with my rear control arm energy suspension bushing. I have a s5. The bushing wont sit flush with the arm when the center metal peice is in.

I can push the two halfs in all the way but when the metal peice is then inserted the halfs come out a little. It seems like the metal road is squishing the two halfs so they expand out of there spots a little.

I know this sounds confusing but if u have done your bushings you should be able to understand it

RotaryEvolution

iTrader: (30)

try assembling it and then compress the 2 halves and sandwich them into the bracket, their mating bracket will hold them in place and keep them together when you have it all assembled.

krazykoncepts

good idea but how will i be able to compress it and push it into the bracket any ideas?

RotaryEvolution

iTrader: (30)

channel locks, a small c-clamp, forearm muscles, etc...


be creative.

krazykoncepts

ya i guess, the energy suspension bushing are pretty stiff but some work and maybe i can get em in

RotaryEvolution

iTrader: (30)

yea, it is a PITA but i'm sure you will be happy once they are all in and the car feels stiffer when cornering.

bcool

I love my bushings, maybe i can help a bit here, can you post pictures up?

krazykoncepts

i can post pictures but not till 2moro night, going to sleep now have a exam in 7 hours

bcool

BTW i just wanna get some input here, how did you go about getting your rear bushings out?

krazykoncepts

press....and then sandblasting the are to get rid of any exess rust

bcool

i had to drill mine out, looks like your removal was a bit easier than mine, they were in there and they werent going to come out without a bit of persuasion. Gear puller and an impact gun did the trick on a few of them.

astrochild7

iTrader: (3)

press is the best