[Mixwell]

just ordered some suspension bushings so i can put them on while i install all new suspension components.

has anyone try this? (i'm sure plenty members here have.) how difficult is this for a novice? i have access to a press. i have also been told to use a torch to burn off the old bushings to save time. FYI, i ordered energy suspension bushings for my DD ek.

taking my first step towards the K,

Mixwell

 

[rbsjnh]

not really difficult....just a pain in the ass....lube them well or they will squeak

 

[Mixwell]

i ran out of KY, what should i use? j/k about the ky, lol.

 

[EconoBox]

from what I hear you not supose to burn any of them out. The heat weakens the metal. That can possibly lead to component failure. :silly:

 

[rbsjnh]

from what I hear you not supose to burn any of them out. The heat weakens the metal. That can possibly lead to component failure. :silly:

the bushings catch fire real quick, it hardens the rubber just enuff to push them out....not really hot enough to change the temper in the metal....

 

[drhonda]

You'll probably be using a hack saw to cut out the inner metal piece of the bushing anyway.

Its a long and tedious process. Good luck. But it is worth it.

 

[EconoBox]

the bushings catch fire real quick, it hardens the rubber just enuff to push them out....not really hot enough to change the temper in the metal....

Really!?!?! Sweet I learned something new.

 

[Mixwell]

forgot to mention the energy suspension bushings come with lube/grease/ky

WTB time to put them on.

 

[vtec718]

I replaced all of my Integra's bushings last year, it was a pain in the ass. But I used a socket to push them all out with the press, I believe it was 7/8", and it fit around the shell of about 75% of the bushings. They came out easy as hell. The worst one was the big ass trailing arm bushing on mine, it didnt want to go anywhere. Overall it isnt that bad, but getting everything apart can be.

 

[Captain Destructo]

If you have access to a good press, like me , you're all set. Put the car on a set of jack stands or a lift (if you have one) and get after it. I personally just don't know about a complete poly suspension setup after talking to Jim @ PIC about suspension geometry.

-Troy

 

[drhonda]

I would suggest buying the harbor freight press, the bigger one, not the smallest one, the next size up. The small one is a POS.

it will pay for itself, you'll find many uses for it, if you have the space.

Yes, poly bushings are a waste of time. Ask anyone that has/had them.