Guest RedCutlassSL Posted August 27, 2003 Report Posted August 27, 2003 Which one of you guys had to change the leaf spring bushings? How much are the bushings, and how much of a PITA is it to do? Thanks
Guest RedCutlassSL Posted August 27, 2003 Report Posted August 27, 2003 whats the part number for the leaf spring bushings? Shawn, any idea?
Guest RedCutlassSL Posted August 27, 2003 Report Posted August 27, 2003 Ok, I've replaced the trailing arms and struts and mounts trying to rid of this noise. So, do you guys think I should just replace all the bushings back there? What bushings are left? Again, please leave me part numbers if you know em.
Guest RedCutlassSL Posted August 27, 2003 Report Posted August 27, 2003 no one knows? i really need help guys
Guest RedCutlassSL Posted August 27, 2003 Report Posted August 27, 2003 wow, do i ever notice a difference witht those performance trailing arms!!!
kheider Posted August 27, 2003 Report Posted August 27, 2003 Which one of you guys had to change the leaf spring bushings? How much are the bushings, and how much of a PITA is it to do? Thanks Do you mean the pads underneath the bottom of the mono-leaf? Moog part #K6544 for ~$19 at CarQuest. You only need one box. Jack the car up. Then compress the spring with a 10" C-clamp. While the spring is compressed, use a 6" C-clamp to squeeze the new pad in. The c-clamp will get the pad in 80% of the way. You will want to use a 6" extension and a hammer to get it in the rest of the way. Maybe 15 minutes per side IF you have the right size c-clamps.
Guest TurboSedan Posted August 27, 2003 Report Posted August 27, 2003 ack, i hate subject lines that start like this one. :? it sounds so.....demanding. besides, you get less views and that equals less replies when you don't specify what the thread is about. just my .02 joshua
GnatGoSplat Posted August 27, 2003 Report Posted August 27, 2003 Here you go: 10432057 Insulator Kit $21.83 10432060 Adhesive $13.50 It was real easy. I changed 'em on my stepbro's Cutty. They had already worn away, so I didn't have to remove the old ones. I left the car on the ground and jacked up on the leaf with a piece of wood between the jack and spring as a cushion to prevent scratching the spring. I jacked up just high enough that there was enough gap to sand the spring ends and clean them with lacquer thinner. If you do it this way, put the sandpaper on a small flat board or something similar (i.e. paint stirring stick). You don't want to put your fingers in the gap just in case! Then I just applied the adhesive to the rubber pads and shoved them in place under the spring. I then lowered the spring and removed the jack. I let the car set for several days (no one was driving it at the time). I don't think it took longer than 15-minutes to do both sides. When my stepdad got around to driving it, he said it was like a brand new car (it was making awful noises before). Good luck!
91GranSport Posted August 27, 2003 Report Posted August 27, 2003 Just curious, but how can trailing arms increase the performance? wow, do i ever notice a difference witht those performance trailing arms!!!
Guest RedCutlassSL Posted August 27, 2003 Report Posted August 27, 2003 hey shawn, r u and kheider talking about the same thing
GnatGoSplat Posted August 27, 2003 Report Posted August 27, 2003 It sounded like it, up until his instructions. I'm not sure what he's doing with the C-clamps. Maybe a lot more creative than my install? I was talking about those rubber pads at the tips of the spring.
90TGP Posted August 27, 2003 Report Posted August 27, 2003 I have some polyurethane ones that I bought from a board member last year sitting in my garage. Never got around to putting them in yet.
kheider Posted August 27, 2003 Report Posted August 27, 2003 It sounded like it, up until his instructions. I'm not sure what he's doing with the C-clamps. Maybe a lot more creative than my install? I was talking about those rubber pads at the tips of the spring. I believe that we are talking about the same thing. I think we just had two different ways of doing the same thing. Shawn is the GM part number a poly urethane part or a rubber part? The Moog part is a poly-urethane "Problem Solving" part. Any Moog part labeled "problem solving" is made of poly-urethane. Note: If you are replacing worn-out rubber pads with the poly-urethane pad, expect your rear to go up a little with the new pad under the spring.
GnatGoSplat Posted August 27, 2003 Report Posted August 27, 2003 Shawn is the GM part number a poly urethane part or a rubber part? The Moog partis a poly-urethane "Problem Solving" part. Any Moog part labeled "problem solving" is made of poly-urethane. Rubber, I think. I believe it's the same material as OEM.
Frankzen Posted August 28, 2003 Report Posted August 28, 2003 I had my replaced on my '89 regal GS when I had the 4 struts done...big difference and the new ones from GM (supposedly) were polyurethane. But I still have some sort of noise back there when I hit certain types of bumps! Can't get all the noises out of an olde car
Guest RedCutlassSL Posted August 28, 2003 Report Posted August 28, 2003 since i put the trailing arms in, it feels stiffer back there to answer josh
Guest RedCutlassSL Posted August 28, 2003 Report Posted August 28, 2003 well that did it, it was the pucks, i just finished installing the new ones. I got the polyurethane ones. Awesome, thanks guys.
Bolt_Crank Posted December 18, 2003 Report Posted December 18, 2003 where else could I possibly get those Moog bushings? I don't wanna have to drive 4 - 500 miles to the nearest carquest to get 'em
GPXGRL Posted December 19, 2003 Report Posted December 19, 2003 I haven't had to replace those.. I prolly should tho.. my car is a goddamn buny.. sorry I'm no help sweetie. and woh, when did you come back!?
AWeb80 Posted December 19, 2003 Report Posted December 19, 2003 and woh, when did you come back!? HE didn't come back yet, notice his last post was In AUGUST.
Bolt_Crank Posted December 19, 2003 Report Posted December 19, 2003 and woh, when did you come back!? who ya talkin' to? o.o
AWeb80 Posted December 19, 2003 Report Posted December 19, 2003 and woh, when did you come back!? who ya talkin' to? o.o Dustin, he should be back soon IIRC.
AWeb80 Posted December 19, 2003 Report Posted December 19, 2003 ahhhhh *smacks forhead* Let me help... I miss Dustins smart ass...lol
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