jthomas

okay, rate the difficulty of the following tasks for me please, with 1 being easiest (can do it with one hand, no problem) and 10 being the hardest (no way, i'd rather change the spark plugs).

1. changing out the panhard rod bushings
2. changing out the torque arm bushing

thanks!

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jay
san francisco

psychocabbage

1. changing out the panhard rod bushings
Easy.. they come in the BMR or other name brand panhard rod. I see no point in just doing the bushings when you can get a panhard rod for about $100 and its much better. Used its even cheaper. I wouldnt suggest the SLP "boxed" version as they seem ghey.

2. changing out the torque arm bushing
This one is simple but its messy.. Be strong or get help. I did mine alone but I got some sick muscles to help me.. You essentially have to lube the tip of the torque arm with what feels like glue. Then you have to slide it a few inches onto the torque arm.. Ohh wait.. the real pain was also in the removing of the rivets that hold the stock bushing in place.. Then mounting it all back.. If that sounds do able.. then have at it. I never did it before in my life and did it in about 1 hour.. lost 4-6 cutting wheels from my dremel. but it got on. Good mod..




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Psycho Cabbage
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CobraKilla

To do the torque arm bracket I would just take the arm off and then unscrew the bracket so you arent messing with it under your car...Just remeber to torque the arm to the rear end 95ftlbs(to the rear end)...The panhard rod is easy to take off...I would also say get a new adjustable one incase you lower your car that way you can center the rear end again...