VY Castor Rod Bushes

perthclaret · #1 13-08-2008, 03:07 PM

Guys, apologies if this has been posted before. I took my 2004 VY into Auto Masters for a service yesterday and they have told me that the castor rod bushes are cracked and need replacing!

Now, I have been told by 2 other mechanics independently that they find this strange and do not believe they would need replacing.

Can anyone shed any light on this as to whether I am being led up the garden path by them saying work needs doing that I can't actually verify??

Thanks in advance.

vnv8driver · #2 13-08-2008, 03:52 PM

Common problem, your better off going the harder aftermarket nolethane bush's which stiffen the ride up a little & have more durability.

Easy to replace yourself too, just need a spanner & vicegrips. also dont overtighten the nuts, only do them up until the bush's start to squash.

azza_85 · #3 19-10-2008, 10:26 AM

I recently did mine too. but i got confused when there was a 4mm spacer on one side but not on the other. i thought both sides had to be the same. anyone help?????

chargedvx6 · #4 19-10-2008, 03:41 PM

Get under there and look for your self. But yeah even though they do wear often if the car is driven hard I would find it hard to believe that both sides are split.