[Tr0n]

So ive finally got around to order these bushings for the rear end. I should be picking them up today sometime. I have to ask how hard would it be to replace these,or could i take it somewhere to get this done. Or would somebody be interested in helping me out ??
Thanks guys
Evan

 

[crxfisher]

They are a pain without the proper tools. I was able to do one without a press, but it took me a LONG time. And it was so much of a pain I decided not to do the other side at the time. Id say take it somewhere, unless you know of someone with a press and knows what they're doing. I ended up getting both replaced with OEM parts when I had my suspension overhauled.

 

[Tr0n]

Thanks for the reply,i heard they are a pain in the ass to get off. So im going to see someone tomorrow to see if they can do that. Thanks tho

 

[ollie]

They are difficult to do without proper tools.Tom is very correct about that.They are a PITA....that is unless you get one of these------>

That tool was from this page.Matco tool part #MST6510

 

[bobski]

Part#: MST6510 Price: $189.95

It looks like it would get the job done, but... damn. Too bad there's no community tool loaner service.
They claim the book time is 1.8 hours per side. What's a typical labor charge these days? $80 an hour? That's $200 for the tool versus $290 in labor.
Strange though... They could have made it service '90-93 Integras (maybe other models as well?) by including a second cup thingie. I guess the additional models weren't worth the R&D/machining.

 

[Tr0n]

Ok so if i get this correct if you have this tool you can change the bushings by taking the old ones old and putting the new ones in. But my next question is how does the new ones go in ,do you use this tool still. Explain please

 

[downest]

Where are you located? I have done it with a press, no problem if you have the right piece to use.

 

[Tr0n]

Well i took it to my local shop where i usally get all my work done on my car. And the guy told me 40$CND each side. 80$ total.. Was a Deal,so my car right now is sitting on the host getting the bushings changed. One questions i was gonna ask was that would i feel a difference in the bushings in the back or can you not tell....????
Evan

 

[jmart]

I wish I could tell you but my new bushings are still sitting in the box a year later because all i had access to was an arbor press. Actually, that would have probably worked with a lot of effort if I wasn't too lazy to make a sleeve to fit the bushing ring.
My suspicion is that the rear end will feel tighter and you'll feel less slop when turning hard, and accelerating.

 

[mattminerDOTcom]

if you are lowered, make sure they clock the bushings properly.

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[downest]

When they are bad you will notice vibration under hard cornering, that will go away.

 

[lessonsinspeed]

When I swapped my bushings, they were almost completely gone (each had one of two vertical supports still connected, and the others were going), and were causing a really annoying squeaking as the rubber rubbed against itself. That sound, if you've got it, will definitely go away.

 

[coldtotouch]

Well i took it to my local shop where i usally get all my work done on my car. And the guy told me 40$CND each side. 80$ total.. Was a Deal,so my car right now is sitting on the host getting the bushings changed. One questions i was gonna ask was that would i feel a difference in the bushings in the back or can you not tell....????
Evan

its a world of difference if they were blown to begin with...