changing rear LCA bushings 95 civic
07-30-2007, 06:39 AM
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changing rear LCA bushings 95 civic
Anyone know where I can find a DIY on this? or can anyone assist me on this?
What tools are needed?
I found this DIY http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=154137, but I don't have a vice, can I use a c clamp instead?
Also where can I purchase the left and right bushings?
What tools are needed?
I found this DIY http://forums.tdiclub.com/showthread.php?t=154137, but I don't have a vice, can I use a c clamp instead?
Also where can I purchase the left and right bushings?
07-30-2007, 07:45 AM
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You don't need a vise.
Get as much rubber out of the hole
With a jig saw, cut 2 slit2 in the metal sleeve that surrounds the rubber (don't cut the LCA, just cut the sleeve)
Put a socket just a tad smaller than the hole over the remains of the bushing and hammer it out.
I just got to see the page you linked. That's actually the How to I followed when I did mine. Only difference:
Where he says: "Using a punch to..."
This is where you use a punch to bend a portion of the sleeve, then you put the socket on it and hammer it out.
The first bushing will take you 15 minutes to get out, and the other ones will take you not even 5 minutes per bushing.
Get as much rubber out of the hole
With a jig saw, cut 2 slit2 in the metal sleeve that surrounds the rubber (don't cut the LCA, just cut the sleeve)
Put a socket just a tad smaller than the hole over the remains of the bushing and hammer it out.
I just got to see the page you linked. That's actually the How to I followed when I did mine. Only difference:
Where he says: "Using a punch to..."
This is where you use a punch to bend a portion of the sleeve, then you put the socket on it and hammer it out.
The first bushing will take you 15 minutes to get out, and the other ones will take you not even 5 minutes per bushing.
07-30-2007, 08:10 AM
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Re: (blaze_125)
how about putting the bushing back in? it looks like a hard push in. what do you suggest using? also someone said they cooled their bushing to shrink it and pushed it in quickly with it smaller. what do you think? damage to bushing or no?
07-30-2007, 08:26 AM
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Re: (JDM_Ej)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM_Ej »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Dude save some time and just buy new rear lower control arms with new bushings already installed. 
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what cost price am i looking at? I don't think my gf needs upgraded LCA's esp if she's planning on selling the car.
</TD></TR></TABLE>what cost price am i looking at? I don't think my gf needs upgraded LCA's esp if she's planning on selling the car.
07-30-2007, 08:30 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by oddmut »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">she's planning on selling the car. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Buy used lca. End of story. Let it become someone else problem.
Buy used lca. End of story. Let it become someone else problem.
07-30-2007, 08:34 AM
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Re: (JDM_Ej)
I`ve done both the fronts and rears before. You`re from Cali, rust problems seizing up the aluminum sleeve shouldn`t be as much of a problem. Some people here might suggest you to use a hydraulic press but I was resourceful enough to remove and install new bushings with just a bench vise, granted the car has seen snow every year. No need to cool the bushing.
or <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM_Ej »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Dude save some time and just buy new rear lower control arms with new bushings already installed.</TD></TR></TABLE>
or <TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by JDM_Ej »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Dude save some time and just buy new rear lower control arms with new bushings already installed.
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07-30-2007, 08:44 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kaiba »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Buy used lca. End of story. Let it become someone else problem. </TD></TR></TABLE>
good idea!
because that lowers our car society. ethical lvl go down and that's where people start robbing others or jipping. why pursue that when we can just change it by starting. so when we sell the car it will be in a good shape guarantee. unless there is something we don't know of.
edit: i don't have access to a bench vise or hydraulic press. any other things i can use? how about a c clamp? still don't know what to use to get it back in.
Modified by oddmut at 10:10 AM 7/30/2007
Buy used lca. End of story. Let it become someone else problem.
</TD></TR></TABLE>good idea!
because that lowers our car society. ethical lvl go down and that's where people start robbing others or jipping. why pursue that when we can just change it by starting. so when we sell the car it will be in a good shape guarantee. unless there is something we don't know of.edit: i don't have access to a bench vise or hydraulic press. any other things i can use? how about a c clamp? still don't know what to use to get it back in.
Modified by oddmut at 10:10 AM 7/30/2007
07-30-2007, 09:22 AM
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Don't buy another set of used LCA. The old bushings are going to fail on you sooner or later.
To put them back in is very easy. Lube them up, align them in the hole they're meant to go in and hammer it in.
To put them back in is very easy. Lube them up, align them in the hole they're meant to go in and hammer it in.
07-30-2007, 09:35 AM
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Re: (blaze_125)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by blaze_125 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Don't buy another set of used LCA. The old bushings are going to fail on you sooner or later.
To put them back in is very easy. Lube them up, align them in the hole they're meant to go in and hammer it in.</TD></TR></TABLE>
oh okay thanks bro. i was looking for a simple answer like that. any safety procedures to take when hammering it in? don't wanna damage it.
To put them back in is very easy. Lube them up, align them in the hole they're meant to go in and hammer it in.</TD></TR></TABLE>
oh okay thanks bro. i was looking for a simple answer like that. any safety procedures to take when hammering it in? don't wanna damage it.
07-30-2007, 10:08 AM
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Re: (burnitdown)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by burnitdown »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">have you tried getting an lca from the junkyard? it's so much easier, and it would probably cost less than buying a single new bushing</TD></TR></TABLE>
haven't tried, but i did see a website selling bushings brand new oem for around $3.00 a pop.
http://www.slhondaparts.com/br...5MTKA
haven't tried, but i did see a website selling bushings brand new oem for around $3.00 a pop.
http://www.slhondaparts.com/br...5MTKA
07-30-2007, 10:36 AM
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Re: (burnitdown)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by burnitdown »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">have you tried getting an lca from the junkyard? it's so much easier, and it would probably cost less than buying a single new bushing</TD></TR></TABLE>
LCAs from the junk yard most lilkely have worn bushings that may look good at first, but will crap out a few miles down the road. He could change the bushings all around for about 150$ and be good for many, many miles.
Do it right. Get new bushings and change them your-self. The first one might be scary but you'll see how easy it really is.
First time I changed bushings, I went with a second hand LCA. 2 months later my bushings were dead and I ended up buying new bushings(no I whish I would have changed the bushings in the first place and saved time AND money doing so).
LCAs from the junk yard most lilkely have worn bushings that may look good at first, but will crap out a few miles down the road. He could change the bushings all around for about 150$ and be good for many, many miles.
Do it right. Get new bushings and change them your-self. The first one might be scary but you'll see how easy it really is.
First time I changed bushings, I went with a second hand LCA. 2 months later my bushings were dead and I ended up buying new bushings(no I whish I would have changed the bushings in the first place and saved time AND money doing so).
07-30-2007, 12:15 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by blaze_125 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I went with Energy Suspension bushings.
150$ for all the bushings (front,rear,trailing arm), and I'm in Canada so products are always overpriced here.</TD></TR></TABLE>
OH now that makes sense man. thanks for the clarification.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek forever guy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just get some blox LCA's. Or some used ones. Replacing them is a huge pita.</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol i would love to deck her car out. my fav of the civ's are the 95 civ's. unfortunately I have an 03 sedan and i'll work with that. Since we're selling don't want to spend the money to do it. plus i get to learn more about civics!
150$ for all the bushings (front,rear,trailing arm), and I'm in Canada so products are always overpriced here.</TD></TR></TABLE>
OH now that makes sense man. thanks for the clarification.
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ek forever guy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just get some blox LCA's. Or some used ones. Replacing them is a huge pita.</TD></TR></TABLE>
lol i would love to deck her car out. my fav of the civ's are the 95 civ's. unfortunately I have an 03 sedan and i'll work with that. Since we're selling don't want to spend the money to do it. plus i get to learn more about civics!
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