Replaced BA swaybar bushes.

Jastel · 07-04-2010, 04:18 PM

Gday, Just thought I'd mention that replacing the bushes on the front swaybar of my BA was a complete mongrel of a job that required 2 people, 6hrs of time, crowbar, balljoint splitters, 9" grinder and a great deal of patience.
Honestly, what were the engineers thinking when they came up with that bright idea of placing the d-shackles there???
At least it gave me an excuse to purchase a new hydraulic jack and engine crane I suppose

I can honestly say that I will never replace one ever again.... unless the engine is out.

Oh and yes it made an improve in handling after I put nolathane bushes in

Rupewrecht · 07-04-2010, 04:22 PM

What, no step by step guide? LOL

I've had the bushes for a while...and they're still sitting on the shelf

project.r.racing · 07-04-2010, 04:26 PM

That's pretty common knowledge that they are a pain in the arse to replace. I did mine last year when I did an engine swap. Easy then.

Did you keep a tally of how many times you said "F@#k?"

Jastel · 07-04-2010, 04:37 PM

Nah no step-by-step guide, I don't want to encourage people to do it lol

Here's a tip though, If you can't wait til an engine swap, take it to a mechanic.

It would have been less stressful if the steering rack was easier to remove with the engine in.

07-04-2010, 04:18 PM	#1
Jastel Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Newcastle NSW Car: 97 BA 323 Astina Hatch Posts: 211	Replaced BA swaybar bushes. Gday, Just thought I'd mention that replacing the bushes on the front swaybar of my BA was a complete mongrel of a job that required 2 people, 6hrs of time, crowbar, balljoint splitters, 9" grinder and a great deal of patience. Honestly, what were the engineers thinking when they came up with that bright idea of placing the d-shackles there??? At least it gave me an excuse to purchase a new hydraulic jack and engine crane I suppose I can honestly say that I will never replace one ever again.... unless the engine is out. Oh and yes it made an improve in handling after I put nolathane bushes in

07-04-2010, 04:22 PM	#2
Rupewrecht Administrator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: melb.vic.au Car: AZ-1, Astina Hardtop Turbo, BJ Protege, Beetle Posts: 16,525 View Photos By: Rupewrecht	What, no step by step guide? LOL I've had the bushes for a while...and they're still sitting on the shelf __________________ jdmparts.rupewrecht.com Sourcing your not-quite-overnight parts from Japan WRECHT--\|--SLOWTEGE--\|--BEETLE--\|--SUBSTITUTE--\|--AZ-1

07-04-2010, 04:26 PM	#3
project.r.racing Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: n/a Car: n/a Posts: 10,929	That's pretty common knowledge that they are a pain in the arse to replace. I did mine last year when I did an engine swap. Easy then. Did you keep a tally of how many times you said "F@#k?"

07-04-2010, 04:37 PM	#4
Jastel Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Newcastle NSW Car: 97 BA 323 Astina Hatch Posts: 211	Nah no step-by-step guide, I don't want to encourage people to do it lol Here's a tip though, If you can't wait til an engine swap, take it to a mechanic. It would have been less stressful if the steering rack was easier to remove with the engine in.