Bushing Questions - Land Rovers Only

gmfain · 09-04-2009, 10:00 AM

Hey Folks, I have determined that my front lower control arm bushing need replaced.

I'm going to do it myself, and post a how to back to the forum.

But I need a some help from ones who know.

1. Is any special tools needed? ( I have a hydraulic press)

2. Only need to remove lower balljoint nut, shock tower bolt, and the two control arm
bushing bolts.?

Any advice, or help would be great!

Thanks,
Mitchell

sideview · 09-05-2009, 07:25 AM

GTR has some info that might be helpful. Or if you PM me your email and I can send you some PDFs. I hear it's a pain to do and easier to replace the whole arm.

gmfain · 09-05-2009, 09:03 PM

Thanks alot!

PM sent.....

here is a pic of the tools. one is missing. broken. Stealer says they keep breaking that one tool.

Mitchell

gmfain · 09-15-2009, 07:15 PM

Hey guys, I picked up the bushings Saturday. Here is a shot of the bushings... I'm out of town this weekend, so I won't start on the repair until next week....more to come...

Mitchell

gmfain · 09-18-2009, 10:04 PM

Here is a reply I got in another forum, it kinda confirms my suspicions...about really simple job....

Quote:
Originally Posted by ryan-in-oregon
I just did the lower rears two weeks ago on mine. I simply removed the arm and cut through the bushing to break the outer steel band (Sawzall worked great for me). Once I did that I pushed the old bushings out with my hands.... I then started the new bushing and pulled it together with a bolt and two pieces of plate steel. No special tool needed. After getting it out and paying real close attention to the upper arms, I relized that both upper bushings were failing on the passenger side as well. (The lower rears solved the clunk). The upper control arm is only $90 complete so I just ordered the complete arm for that one. Should be in in a week and I'll take it apart for that one next.
Ryan
05 V8SE 51k miles

gmfain · 09-28-2009, 06:42 AM

Update:

I finished the bushing repair Saturday night. It was a success. No more clunking! Give me a few days to assemble all the data and pics..... I would like a volunteer or volunteers to proof read my procedures before I post them....

Thanks,
Mitchell

PS. kinda looks like I'm almost alone in this thread, Although 201 people have looked at it...LOL

Reza · 10-05-2009, 12:29 PM

I am anxiously awaiting your follow up with details regarding your installation/replacement of bushings. I am experiencing sterring wheel vibration and clunks off road. My 2005 LR3 now has 87K miles. Many thanks in advance!!!

gmfain · 10-05-2009, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reza

I am anxiously awaiting your follow up with details regarding your installation/replacement of bushings. I am experiencing sterring wheel vibration and clunks off road. My 2005 LR3 now has 87K miles. Many thanks in advance!!!

Hello, I should have the "How To" ready today or tomorrow.

Thanks,
Mitchell

gmfain · 10-09-2009, 06:13 AM

Update!

The "How too" is almost ready..... My proof reader wanted to add some additional information, which I agree is needed. So bare with us.....

Mitchell

gmfain · 10-11-2009, 04:26 PM

Its ready, but I am unable to upload the PDF file

Mitchell

PM me and I can email it to you.

sideview · 10-11-2009, 05:30 PM

It thrills me to see people tackling these trucks and figuring out they aren't all the crazy rocket science people tend think. Good job GM!

I'll pm you my e-mail for a copy of your write-up.

gmfain · 10-12-2009, 08:14 AM

Working on some way to host the file..... PDF is to 8mb to large for the forum to host. I will keep you updated.

Mitchell

gmfain · 10-12-2009, 08:21 AM

Bam......... My buddy came through! Here is the link:

http://www.dixieformplates.com/LR3Bu...rocedure09.pdf

Please ask any question you wish.

Thanks for being patient with me,
Mitchell

gmfain · 10-12-2009, 06:38 PM

I also uploaded more photo's to my gallery.

Land Rover Forums - PhotoPlog - Bushing Change

Thanks,
Mitchell