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How do i change bushes, rear control arms

Discussion in 'VR - VS Holden Commodore (1993 - 1997)' started by VrWagz1, Dec 10, 2008.

  1. VrWagz1

    VrWagz1 The Wagon on Wheels..

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    The back of the old wagon is getting a bit clunky, and i had a look at the rear control arms and basically some are completely shagged and some are half ok. So i want to replace them all(upper and lower control arm bushes).

    Do they need to be pressed in and can can i do it at home with a hammer, or do i need to take them to somone to change them out properly? I think the uppers might be easier to buy a reco'd unit but ill await to see what you's recon. Thanks
     
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    i used to do them all the time. cant remember the exact method. they easy as only thing is the rubber bushes have to sit a certain way. or i was always told anyway. definately can be done at home.
     
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    It may be cheaper and quicker to fit new ones - uppers were $28 ea on Ebay a few days ago.
     
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    Yeah i seen them on there, but they only come with rubber bushes. The ones i got have poly bushes and i would like to put them back in, as i keeps the rear end nice and solid.
     

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