How to: Spring plate bushing replacement, part 1
02-18-2015, 03:28 AM
#33
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finally going to attempt this and install coilovers in the rear!lol, after a few years and reading and forgetting, gonna try this weekend. Anyone got an ETA on how long this process takes?Ive removed and installed a motor/tranny before, but read of horror stories with torsion bars.(hopefully not too painful since im removing them and not re-installing them)TIA -Wayne
02-18-2015, 06:53 AM
#34
Three Wheelin'
I did it in 2 steps: torsion delete first, then drove it for a bit before doing the polybronze.
Torsion delete is awkward but only wrenching required.
Polybronze requires cleanup and fitting work, it's easy but slow, requires care and attention to fit and alignment of the parts. Get a spare set of spring plates, it'll save you a bunch of downtime - you can prep them before taking the car off the road.
SKF LGEV2 grease is by far the best grease for this application. 100,000km and counting.
Cheers,
Mike
Torsion delete is awkward but only wrenching required.
Polybronze requires cleanup and fitting work, it's easy but slow, requires care and attention to fit and alignment of the parts. Get a spare set of spring plates, it'll save you a bunch of downtime - you can prep them before taking the car off the road.
SKF LGEV2 grease is by far the best grease for this application. 100,000km and counting.
Cheers,
Mike
02-18-2015, 07:47 AM
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+1 on Mike's advice.
I used a "plumber's torch" to remove the old rubber and muriatic acid to clean up the plates. If you are methodical about cleanup and follow the epoxy instructions to a "T" it might take longer than a weekend. It did for me.
I used a "plumber's torch" to remove the old rubber and muriatic acid to clean up the plates. If you are methodical about cleanup and follow the epoxy instructions to a "T" it might take longer than a weekend. It did for me.
02-18-2015, 10:18 AM
#36
Rainman
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Over a weekend I was able to install new bushings and t-bars and trailing arm bushings too.
Easy tip for the old bushings - use a torch to make the rubber crispy, several sharp utility blades will cut right through it, and the residue you can get off in seconds with a belt sander
Easy tip for the old bushings - use a torch to make the rubber crispy, several sharp utility blades will cut right through it, and the residue you can get off in seconds with a belt sander
02-18-2015, 11:28 AM
#37
Three Wheelin'
+1 on getting another set of spring plates to prepare. There is quite a bit of work you can do to get them ready without having your car off the road. Especially if you're getting them zinc plated (highly recommended)...realistically that will end up taking a week unless you already know a good place that does small jobs. I wish I had mine swapped in already, then I could sell you my old ones cheaply 
But you can get them easily on eBay.
But you can get them easily on eBay.
