Rear trailing arm bushes

AndyEll · 18th August 2015, 19:13

I previously had a 320d which I changed the rtab's on and I bought a tool to do this. Today I had the alignment done and the guy showed me that the rtab's on the ztt had lots of movement in them. He said he could alter the alignment by moving the trailing arm with a bar. So I have a tool to change them if they are the same size but have done some searching and cant seem to find the bushes for sale.Can anyone point me in the right direction?

T-Cut · 18th August 2015, 20:16

The rear wheel toe settings are adusted by moving the trailing arm bush holder/bracket towards or away from the car's centre line. There is a special tool to do this. It has clasps/tynes to engage into some small lugs on the base. The part is Number 5 in this Xpart drawing.

I don't have the part number for the adjuster tool.

Beware that the bush bracket bolts are extremely hard and tight and tend to round off unless extreme care is taken with the socket. None of the parts are available these days so unless you absolutely need to move the bush it's best left to the professional tracking people. Setting the toe is however pretty easy with or without the leverage tool. I use a Gunson Trakrite to check the tyre/road shear. It's very sensitive and doesn't depend on measuring anything. Remember also that altering the rear toes can automatically put the fronts out of spec.

EDIT: I realise this isn't quite the thing you're asking about, but is related to refitting the trailing arm with a new bush and checking the tracking afterwards.

Rear Bush (Item 2 above): http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-RGX101410

TC

AndyEll · 18th August 2015, 21:27

Thanks for info. After a harder look I found them on rimmers. It would seem because bmw's are rear wheel drive these bushes probably give more bother, as they are a common failure. On initial search for these and reading the zt forums these bushes didnt seem to come up. The tool I have is for removing and refitting the bushes on the arm and its not much fun but it looks like I have to do it on this car now,if they are same or similar size.
Item 2 in the drawing.

Bolin · 18th August 2015, 22:43

I believe that the rear bushes are indeed the exact same part as fitted to the E46 - although I don't know if this has been proved or not.

myfirstrover · 19th August 2015, 10:55

Do a you tube search for BMW e 46 suspension bushes , they do look very similar ?

Leyland Worldmaster · 19th August 2015, 11:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bolin

I believe that the rear bushes are indeed the exact same part as fitted to the E46 - although I don't know if this has been proved or not.

They are and they do fit. A garage I used cross referenced the parts and my car was so equipped. Was far sharper to drive and uneven tyre wear was solved!

bassman · 24th August 2015, 00:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopard680

They are and they do fit. A garage I used cross referenced the parts and my car was so equipped. Was far sharper to drive and uneven tyre wear was solved!

I need mine replacing...What sort of price did they charge you to replace the pair...

Leyland Worldmaster · 24th August 2015, 10:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by bassman

I need mine replacing...What sort of price did they charge you to replace the pair...

I honestly can't remember; was a couple of years ago now. If I find the receipt I will let you know. Was a reasonable price however!

bassman · 24th August 2015, 21:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by leopard680

I honestly can't remember; was a couple of years ago now. If I find the receipt I will let you know. Was a reasonable price however!

Just been informed by a couple of people, that generally its an hour a side....so depending who does it, it looks as though its from say £80 + parts + vat, for the pair, which seems as you say, quite reasonable.

bl52krz · 24th August 2015, 21:58

They can be got as Powerflex bushes.

18th August 2015, 19:13	#1
AndyEll Regular poster MG ZT-T Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bangor Posts: 44 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Rear trailing arm bushes I previously had a 320d which I changed the rtab's on and I bought a tool to do this. Today I had the alignment done and the guy showed me that the rtab's on the ztt had lots of movement in them. He said he could alter the alignment by moving the trailing arm with a bar. So I have a tool to change them if they are the same size but have done some searching and cant seem to find the bushes for sale.Can anyone point me in the right direction?

18th August 2015, 20:16	#2
T-Cut This is my second home Rover75 and Mreg Corsa. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Sumweer onat mote o'dust (Sagin) Posts: 21,751 Thanks: 341 Thanked 3,660 Times in 2,924 Posts	The rear wheel toe settings are adusted by moving the trailing arm bush holder/bracket towards or away from the car's centre line. There is a special tool to do this. It has clasps/tynes to engage into some small lugs on the base. The part is Number 5 in this Xpart drawing. I don't have the part number for the adjuster tool. Beware that the bush bracket bolts are extremely hard and tight and tend to round off unless extreme care is taken with the socket. None of the parts are available these days so unless you absolutely need to move the bush it's best left to the professional tracking people. Setting the toe is however pretty easy with or without the leverage tool. I use a Gunson Trakrite to check the tyre/road shear. It's very sensitive and doesn't depend on measuring anything. Remember also that altering the rear toes can automatically put the fronts out of spec. EDIT: I realise this isn't quite the thing you're asking about, but is related to refitting the trailing arm with a new bush and checking the tracking afterwards. Rear Bush (Item 2 above): http://www.rimmerbros.co.uk/Item--i-RGX101410 TC Last edited by T-Cut; 18th August 2015 at 20:25..

18th August 2015, 22:43	#4
Bolin This is my second home Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE 4dr manual Wedgewood Blue 2 04-05/06/2001 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.E. Hampshire Posts: 4,617 Thanks: 289 Thanked 308 Times in 243 Posts	I believe that the rear bushes are indeed the exact same part as fitted to the E46 - although I don't know if this has been proved or not. __________________ "...the new Rover 75, which is a fabulous car......I think it looks fabulous....It's like sitting in a Rolls Royce......For me, this is the star of the show.....it looks so good" - J. Clarkson, motoring journalist on the launch of the Rover 75 in 1998.

24th August 2015, 21:58	#10
bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,387 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	They can be got as Powerflex bushes. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

18th August 2015, 21:27	#3
AndyEll Regular poster MG ZT-T Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bangor Posts: 44 Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Thanks for info. After a harder look I found them on rimmers. It would seem because bmw's are rear wheel drive these bushes probably give more bother, as they are a common failure. On initial search for these and reading the zt forums these bushes didnt seem to come up. The tool I have is for removing and refitting the bushes on the arm and its not much fun but it looks like I have to do it on this car now,if they are same or similar size. Item 2 in the drawing.

19th August 2015, 10:55	#5
myfirstrover Posted a thing or two Rover 75 2.0 cdi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 1,896 Thanks: 401 Thanked 448 Times in 303 Posts	Do a you tube search for BMW e 46 suspension bushes , they do look very similar ?