2012/10/07 18:37:02
blacky83
Spent the weekend installing a set of suspension bushes I got from Twosrus. Actually had a hell of a time figuring out which goes where, and the instructions were fairly useless, so thought I'd give a few pointers for anyone trying the same:
-the rear track rod (allows toe adjustment) does not have replacement bushings. apparently these are bearings, which you can sorta replace
-the metal insert for the front control arm and the rear strut rod look identical, but one is a few mm longer than the other. Important you get this right.
-the front and rear control arm bushings are the same size externally, but use a different size bolt. So you can fit the rear bushings in the front arm, and it will bolt up. You won't discover the mistake until you have finished the front and try to fit the rear, when the bolt won't fit through the hole.
-there is a spare set of very large bushings that don't seem to fit anywhere. (are there differences in gen3 suspension that these would go in?)
-use a press to get the old ones out. I tried burning 1, but it was taking forever. My $80 hydraulic press did them in 10 seconds.
 
Probably took me 10 hours or so all up, but I also fitted some Eibachs and had to redo a lot of it due to the mixup. I'd say 4 hours for bushes alone if I were to do it again. NVH increase is very little, handling is reasonably improved but I did springs at the same time.
2012/10/07 19:41:32
worldwalker
Is this for AW or SW and how long did the bushes take to arrive?
 
We've got everything out and ready but I don't want to fork over $65 for shipping if I can bundle in a heap of crap with them for a few bucks more on shipping. Problem is I have tonight to get it sorted because I really need them this week so I can install next weekend.
 
PS Thanks for the tips, I've got heaps to get done and this was the biggest job!
2012/10/07 22:41:30
blacky83
Sorry, SW20 with the early suspension.
Don't remember exactly how long postage took. I ordered a few other things at the same time. It was about what you'd expect for something from the US, posted within 1-2 days, then maybe 4-6 days to arrive.
2012/10/07 23:06:14
Adrian
Good stuff. I'll be doing the same job in a few weeks time. Where did you get your hydraulic press? I was going to drop all the control arms and get my mechanic to press the old bushes out and press the new ones in. He'd probably charge close to $80 if not more so I'd be better off just buying my own if they're that cheap.
2012/10/08 11:44:37
Reddtarga
"-the rear track rod (allows toe adjustment) does not have replacement bushings. apparently these are bearings, which you can sorta replace"
Sorta replace???
These are press in separate rose joints that you will find Toyota don't service separately believe it or not, however I believe Twos'r'us, and Road and Track have modified Camry replacements.
It is important that these are in good condition with no play, otherwise the car can have bad steering issues. 
 
BTW, the 2 leftover bushes from the kit are for the later model front castor rod.

2012/10/13 00:55:42
nuk1ear
I have a set im preparing to install also. But not sure how to go about removing the old bushes currently. If burning them out is that hard then maybe ill need to find someone with a press
2012/10/13 01:54:50
Tree
I found the nvm increased more than I'd hope for lol. Maybe I've become a soft cock...
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