In the Helms book I have says to use sillicone grease on bushings.


"jim beam" <nospam@example.net> wrote in message
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> John wrote:
>> "jim beam" <nospam@example.net> wrote in message
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>>>John wrote:
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>>>>"WaterWatcher" <replytogroup@donotmail.com> wrote in message
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>>>>>Hi. I have a '90 Civic and the trailing arm bushings are toast. Local
>>>>>dealer wants $60 plus change plus tax each. Anyone know of a less
>>>>
>>>>expensive
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>>source for these?
>>>>>
>>>>>Thanks,
>>>>>WW
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>> > I'm curious as well. Also, how do you replace them? What tools would
>>>come in
>>> > handy?
>>> >
>>> > Thanks!
>>> >
>>> > John
>>>
>>>just take them to someone with a bearing press. if they're any good,
>>>it's an easy job. i use a motorcycle machine shop - much more picky &
>>>precision oriented.
>>>
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>>
>> Can I do it myself without a bearing press? I'm sure I can cut the
> old ones
> > out somehow with a knife or partially cut them to make one side
> weaker so I
> > can take out the old bushing. Can I put the new one without a bearing
> > presss? Maybe put some grease on it, and somehow push it in? Would a
> > vise
> > work and have some kind of rod in there that pushes on the bushing?
> >
> > Never replaced a bushing in my life and my control arm ones are going
> out...
> > will have to get it done soon.
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > John
> >
> no, you need the tool. and the last thing you want is grease. the
> bushings are only held in by friction - if you reduce that, you're in
> trouble. similarly, grease rots rubber...
>
> trust me, i'm a big d.i.y. guy. if you could reasonably do this job
> without the tools, i'd be there but this is not one of those occasions.
> last time i had it done, it cost me $60. quick & cheap. just be grateful
> you're not paying to replace the whole arms like it says in the manual or
> what the dealer would do for you.
>