tonytantrum

as tittled really! the main bush that is bolted to the floorpan on the trailing arm has pulled out a little bit!
one specialist says the bolts will have seized in the bother bushes so my only option will be to replace everything all arms and use new bolts! anyone have any experience in doing these? any advice?
thanks tony!

Sp3no

iTrader: (1)

The rear blade bush and the bush your specialist is talking about are 2 different things, there are 18 bushes on the rear subframe if you include the ARB and ARB end links. I have replaced every singe bush myself on the rear subrame and the lower control arms will be seized, will need replacing and will need new bolts, i had to literally cut mine off as does every one!! Dont bother buying cheap imitation control arms either i did and had to modify them and add strengthening plates as they were weak. Only problem is ford charge about £120 for EACH arm. Its a complete arse of a job but the results where worth it

control arms that will be seized


Rear blade bush


All together again

tonytantrum

time to get my wallet out i think lol! so the bottom line is to get all new nuts and bolts and replace everything? thanks sp3no!
tony!

Sp3no

iTrader: (1)

Yes basically, plus the control arms have camber adjustment so you will have to get your rear end tracked once the job is complete