Castor rod rubbers

[accentstencil]

Didn't think the bushes could make it adjustable?

The Nolathane and Polyurethane type are adjustable by using spacers.

 

[accentstencil]

me either but apparently the bushes need to be set a certain way for the wheel camber or something

Can't really help if you don't answer my question.

 

[Wombles]

No kidding? Really?

 

[RiCeY]

Yeah, theyre probably the same people who post up asking why they cant get good fuel consumption from their vehicle..

lol more likely scenario is short tyre life but anyway.

Castor is adjusted with washers behind the bush, not by the bush itself. Its the same for OEM and aftermarket.

 

[accentstencil]

Whenever I've replaced the original bushes that came with the car from factory there have been no spacers and no spacers come with the new genuine castor bushes either.
The Nolathane bushes do come with spacers though.

 

[RiCeY]

There should be a spacer on one side from factory which you simply leave in place when fitting new bushes. Extra spacers are only required if the castor is out of spec.

 

[accentstencil]

There should be a spacer on one side from factory which you simply leave in place when fitting new bushes. Extra spacers are only required if the castor is out of spec.

That's good to know. Maybe there was a spacer there and I just didn't notice it, but I'll bare that in mind for next time which should be a fair while because I just changed them recently.

 

[smp009]

Commodore Front Caster ROD Bushes VT VX VY VZ V6 V8 Rubber Pair Castor | eBay

thats the bushes i brought,so if anyone can tell me if these particular ones are adjustable that be great

 

[accentstencil]

No, they are not adjustable, they are the same as genuine Holden ones. If you have the original bushes on there at moment it's just a matter of remove and replace. Undo the big nut on the radius rod ( it will be hard to undo) then undo the 4 small nuts that hold the bush to the crossmember. Pull the bush out and put the new one in. The big nut on the radius rod should be done up to 140-155 Nm. I found it very difficult to get the correct torque lying under the car with little room to move, so I just did them up as tight as I could. It would be easier to get the correct torque with the car on a hoist.

 

[smp009]

so because they are not adjustable does it mean i stillgotta get an alignment?