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CamJam
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Posted: Oct/02/2017 at 12:38pm |
I've finished my front suspension rebuild and now want to replace the rear bushings. How hard is it to replace them one at a time with the rear diff still in the car? Seems like it should be possible to do this while supporting the springs and diff with floor jacks.
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'73 Javelin 360 (current project)
'72 Baja Bronze Javelin SST '69 Big Bad Orange AMX (2018 Teague Heritage Award) SOLD |
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Ollie
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I have replaced them the way u describe.
Having AMC Fun, Ollie |
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1966 American Convertible -- "The Rambler"..SOLD
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CamJam
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Thanks, Ollie. BTW, I'm looking forward to meeting you at the Las Vegas show!
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apedersen
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What bushings (poly or rubber) did you use on the front? Where did you purchase?
I know these questions have been answered many time on the forum but it seems like everyone has a different opinion. Will be doing the same on my car this winter once I know which way to go. |
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CamJam
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I used all rubber bushings, and I stick with Moog brand on bushings and springs as they are U.S. made. I got the spring perch bushings from Amazon... best price I found anywhere. The control arm bushings I think came from JEGS as did the Moog 2112 coil springs. KYB shocks came from Amazon. I usually just shop around to see who has the best price on what I want. In my AMX I used a mixture of poly and rubber, but for my Javelin I am sticking with rubber as I want a decent ride. I don't have anything against the poly bushings, but they do transmit a bit more road noise. |
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The rear bushings should be easy, the fronts have a steel shell that presses into the spring eye. They can be problematic. The threw bolt on the front can be rusted to the center sleeve.
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CamJam
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Thanks for the reminder. I remember that from when I stripped down my AMX to be media blasted. Front bolts were rusted to the sleeve big time and it was a real PITA as I recall.
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Me Too! Our big trip is getting closer, getting more pumped up. The Rambler's exhaust manifold gasket has been a worry for me, but that issue has been solved. Having AMC Fun, Ollie |
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the one with the metal sleeve I put them in the freezer and made a tool with a threaded rod to draw the bushing in to the spring so I don't have to remove the spring or beat on it to get it out I use a air chisel
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CamJam
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Good idea! I made a similar tool for the control arm bushings. |
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