Front left lower suspension track control arm

[SD1too]

Originally Posted by sworks

I never remove the full arm when replacing the bush ... Once the bush is in place the surround won’t sit flush so be careful not to cross thread the bolts. A large pair of water pump pliers / swan neck pliers can be used to bring the two surfaces together to help with the bolt relocation.

Hello Mark,

I read similar reports to yours before renewing my bushes. I chose to remove the lower arm and found that when the horizontal line marked on its end is aligned parallel with the base of the bush housing (as specified in RAVE 60-14) there is no problem. The housing will sit flat on the subframe, the bolts can be inserted easily and no pliers are necessary. David might find this helpful.

This may only apply to original factory arms if aftermarket parts don't have the alignment line present, in which case your method can be used.

Simon

[dave lincs]

Originally Posted by SD1too

Yes it does, agreed, but that's the general subject of the thread. David's first sentence states clearly his plans in detail.

Ha ha. If you ever have the opportunity to try that, I would be interested to hear how you get on with it.

Simon

Hi Simon
I have done the Marinabrian method many time and it makes the job simple it seems the way you mince about doing them I would have done 10 by the time you had done just one simple bush, If you doubt that Brian's method works feel free to pop up and watch me do one side while you do the other

Dave

[Lee T]

Originally Posted by dave lincs

Hi Simon
I have done the Marinabrian method many time and it makes the job simple it seems the way you mince about doing them I would have done 10 by the time you had done just one simple bush, If you doubt that Brian's method works feel free to pop up and watch me do one side while you do the other

Dave

If that happens I'll have two tickets and a popcorn please

Lee.

[dave lincs]

Originally Posted by Lee T

If that happens I'll have two tickets and a popcorn please

Lee.

No problem you are very welcome to join in the fun

[Lee T]

Hmm The first 75&ZT owners club annual Bushoff competition! 1ST prize a packet of chocolate hobnobs.
Any suggestions for a referee Dave.

[dave lincs]

Originally Posted by Lee T

Hmm The first 75&ZT owners club annual Bushoff competition! 1ST prize a packet of chocolate hobnobs.
Any suggestions for a referee Dave.

Perhaps you could referee it or are you running the betting shop

[Lee T]

Originally Posted by dave lincs

Perhaps you could referee it or are you running the betting shop

I see the majority backing the obvious favourite (foregone conclusion) so I'll be observer and hobnob custodian. Bankrupt Bookie doesn't sound appealing.

[david2000]

hi to all
here is an update yesterday i managed to get the bush off insitu and fit the new bush the way i did it was i made a tool like the one in rave and that tool pushed the bush off it was a bit of a fiddle fitting the tool but it worked great also i have found out that the nut on the arm had been over tightened more than 75nm
david