Thread: Front suspension 'squelching'

Originally Posted by Stuart02

Are the bushes being replaced "in situ" in that pic? That's pretty cool.

They are. They say you can't put a price on Cool..

I can assure you that in this case you can!!!

Originally Posted by Tombie

This is what I'm waiting on...

Hey Tombie will the in-situ changing with that press still require a hoist and/or access to other "workshop" level tools? Seems like a good option but I don't have such access.

Scott

Originally Posted by LRD414

Hey Tombie will the in-situ changing with that press still require a hoist and/or access to other "workshop" level tools? Seems like a good option but I don't have such access.

Scott

Assuming the bolts aren't seized in the bush (less of a problem in Australia - no salted roads) the vehicle needs only be supported on stands, bolts undone, arm lowered out.

You then press the bush out, press the new one in and reverse the process.

If you mark the bolt position when you take it apart and align upon reassembly then your alignment should be pretty close. It still Pays to get it checked after.

A couple of chassis stands, wheel chocks, a basic 1/2" drive socket and spanner set should see you right.

Originally Posted by Tombie

Assuming the bolts aren't seized in the bush (less of a problem in Australia - no salted roads).

Yes like the compressor all the UK vids show a horror of seized and rusted fittings. Mine was AOK. We are lucky in that regard.

Originally Posted by Stuart02

We have a very loud rubbery sounding squelch coming from the front right over bumps, and more so when turning (either way, I think).

I had expected replacing the strut would take care of it but no cigar.

Could it be a CV boot or something to do with the steering given it's more noticeable when turning? Or are there other bushes that could be protesting?

Thanks in advance

I have this problem too coming from the front suspension when going over speed humps etc. Bloody annoying sound. I have had the Lower control Arm inner bushes replaced with poly ones (Superpro) only 10,000kms ago and everything was super quiet but recently this noise has started up. They replaced the ball joints while they were at it.

Any ideas? I had wondered if the poly bushes were making this noise. Has anyone come across the same problem?

cheers

It was the front sway bar bushes in my case

Originally Posted by Stuart02

It was the front sway bar bushes in my case

Ah. So looks like I'm up for a couple of sway bar bushes then. I would love it to be peaceful again. anyone know if it's an easy fix? Is that something I can do myself with little previous experience with it that is

It took my mechanic a couple of hours on the hoist, he said there were some tricky bolts to access. I don't the know if being an active sway bar made it harder.
The bushes themselves weren't horribly expensive.