While I working on the the twins (1 died) single replacement I want to fix the klunks.
I can feel the trailing arm move but cant see it move, so I want to replace the pillow ball bushings and front trailing arm bushing.
I read allot of people use j-auto, so I thought I would get the 6 pillow ***** and 2 front trailing arm bushing from them about $415
My car does not go to the track so I just want good handling and quiet (as can be) .

The parts from j-auto should fit the bill I think.
Want to see if there are better suggestions before I buy.

 

You're solid there. Make sure you get the new dust boots that go with the pillow ball bushings, otherwise the new ones will be dead in a year.

Also this tool and some just-right-size sockets makes the job so much easier -

https://www.harborfreight.com/ball-j...les-63279.html

I think that tool or something similar may also be available at Autozone as a free tool rental. Not sure but worth looking into.

Dale

 

Thanks Dale
Does the tool from harbor freight make the job allot easier than just using sockets, washers, a bolt and a nut?

 

Definitely, you can rent a more complete set from Autozone. A press will also make the job easier if you have the space to keep it.

 

Yep, the bolts/washers method is more of a pain. With the right tool I can do the job about 30 minutes a side. Also take the whole arm off the car and swap them off the car, no sense fighting around with it half on the car. Also make sure to re-install the right way, you can install the arms upside-down - ask me how I know .

Dale

 

The arms your talking about are the track arms, right?
Not the components the pillow ***** go into.

 

As far as "take the arm off the car" I mean the parts the pillow ***** go into. Brain fart on the name of that component .

Dale

 

They go into the rear upper and lower control arm, the upper one can be flip and give you that

 

Also make sure you push the bushings out the proper direction. Ask me how I know.

There is a small lip that prevents the bushing from being pushed in too far. I didn't appreciate this and pushed the bushing through this.

I rented the kit from Autozone which made the whole process quick and effortless (minus).

 

Thanks everbody