I have an annoying clunk in the rear suspension in my S5 Turbo. On inspecting, I see there is vertical play at both rear control links (pictured part). Can someone tell me whether I can buy the bushes, or I need to buy the whole link?

Thanks for the help.

 

The bushings in those links are actually spherical bearings. I have never opened the links up, but I would check with mazda as that would be the only place I can think of that MAY have them. Otherwise you will have to search for spherical bearings that fit in there and if you open it up it MAY have a bearing part number (can't guarantee). I am sure if someone has sourced bearings for those before they will post soon.

May be easier to get a new set (or used) or as another option, camber adjusters.

 

Thanks for the helpful info jjcobm. I'm not familiar with how camber adjusters can help? I didn't think they replace the links in question?

Also, another, unrelated, question - are sway bars from Series 4 and 5 interchangeable?

 

The individual camber adjusters, if set to the same length as the stock links, will be your alternative solution. It will just serve to keep the control arm in place (they replace those small links).

I would personally get the stock links if you haven't messed with the suspension. I am sure there are some in the classifieds.

The sway bars themselves can be interchanged. I know for a fact though that the front sway bar links will be different s4/s5, not sure about the back but I believe those can be swapped with links no problem.

 

Thanks jjcobm! People like you make RX7club.com great..

 

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