Walrod Bushing Installed: Lessons Learned
05-02-2011, 12:31 PM
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05-02-2011, 12:36 PM
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I usually remember the terrible/frustrating jobs, and I barely even recall doing this to my car about 1.5 years ago (did not do the exchange). It really isn't that bad.
05-02-2011, 12:45 PM
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06-22-2011, 05:03 PM
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This post was very helpful as I am about to install the walrod bushings this weekend!
06-22-2011, 05:47 PM
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06-22-2011, 07:09 PM
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i think chris wanted 350 for core exchange (cant remember exact figures so dont quote me) but was back ordered. so i removed my LCA and paid someone to press in the new bushing for me ($100 worth of work) and reinstalled it myself. so $200 for parts and labour doing it this route. unless your factory rubber bushings are REALLY cracked and brittle (in my case), its a pig of a job to remove by yourself.
06-23-2011, 01:01 AM
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I am also planning to upgrade this kit shortly. Since I am at it, should I buy a pair of brand new LCA instead of using the current ones ? Afterall the car has been on the road for over 14 years.
06-23-2011, 01:32 AM
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Why not buy your own press to make the job easier? A cheap one can be picked up for 100-200 bucks. You''l then have the satisfaction of having done the job yourself plus having a tool for future use.
06-23-2011, 01:42 AM
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06-23-2011, 10:32 AM
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Once the bushings are removed, you have a plain old piece of cast aluminum. There is really nothing to wear out. I guess you could be concerned about fatigue or some sort of micro cracking, but I really wouldn't worry about it just due to age.
Those suckers are expensive, so I wouldn't buy new ones unless yours are damaged.
06-23-2011, 11:03 AM
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Once the bushings are removed, you have a plain old piece of cast aluminum. There is really nothing to wear out. I guess you could be concerned about fatigue or some sort of micro cracking, but I really wouldn't worry about it just due to age.
Those suckers are expensive, so I wouldn't buy new ones unless yours are damaged.
Once the bushings are removed, you have a plain old piece of cast aluminum. There is really nothing to wear out. I guess you could be concerned about fatigue or some sort of micro cracking, but I really wouldn't worry about it just due to age.
Those suckers are expensive, so I wouldn't buy new ones unless yours are damaged.
