i just bought an integra for the swap into my 88 crx si and i wanted rear disks to. now i talked to some people and i know that the trailing are bushing is replaceable but does anybody know how you would go about getting the bushing out? of does anybody know of a good site that has a step by step on it? thanks

 

machine shop will press it out

 

Try this page of mine;

http://www.performanceforum.co....html

Wes

 

thank you, great info!!

 

That's a wierd writeup... Some good info I'll admit, but it's not that great.

Honestly, the best way to go is with ES Poly bushings for the rear trailing arms. They're cheap, effective and perform very well. I've had mine in for over a month and no squeaks yet. From what I've heard from other people, those bushings never squeak.

Binding? Wha? You people are crazy.


When we replaced mine, we cut out the old bushings with a razor, scraping off as much rubber as possible. Once everything is clean enough, press in the poly bushing with a press. Piece of cake.

 

the Energy suspension ones come with step by step instructions. its pretty straight forward, im doing it right now actually.

the 90-93 integra trailing arms have a different size bushings than all the other hondas so make sure your ordering the right one.

 

idk, i like my nice brand new honda RTA bushing...never felt better...

 

If we're talking about the bushing I'm thinking of I used a blowtorch and then pulled it out with vicegrips. To get the new one in I used a bolt and washer and pulled that sucker through.

 

my other question is will the LCA from a 88 crx bolt up to the RTA from the 90 integra of will i have to use the LCA from the teg and get a new set of shocks?

 

it'll bolt up.

 

either burn it out or air chizzle

 

Let me know if you need a set of energy suspension trailing arm bushings. I've got a brand new set for 90-93 integra trailing arms just sitting here waiting to go on ebay.

 

are you guys pressing the old one out or cutting it out?

 

To try to make this a little more clear;

If you are using the Energy Suspension (or any of the urathane bushings), you need to keep the outer shell of the original bushing. Normally it's recommended that you burn out the old rubber. You also re-use the mounting shaft after cleaning all the rubber off of it.

If you are using rubber bushings (Honda or Mugen), you press out the old bushing (complete with outer shell) and press in the new one. Keep in mind that the bushing is a rubber molded item with the center mounting shaft and the outer "shell" molded as one piece.


MrTodd; I've got to ask why you feel that the write-up that I did was weird? No offence taken, just wondering.

Wes

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Wes V &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">To try to make this a little more clear;

If you are using the Energy Suspension (or any of the urathane bushings), you need to keep the outer shell of the original bushing. Normally it's recommended that you burn out the old rubber. You also re-use the mounting shaft after cleaning all the rubber off of it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

FWIW, the Prothane bushings come with a new outer shell and center pin, so if you are using Prothane, the old ones need to be removed completely as if you were installing stock.
HTH
chris

 

Cool thread, mine are bad in my civic.

Anyone know about how much they cost?

 

Mine were a pain in the *** to put in. But 3 years later still no squeaks and still stiffens the *** end.

 

Thanks for the link.

I have a '91 Civic Si with trashed bushings. My mechanic told me that the only choices were to replace the entire trailing arms (expensive) or to cut out the rubber bushings (expensive) and put in urethane ones.

So how much do the stock bushings cost and does anyone know of a "select dealer" in the San Francisco area who carries them?

 

Timberwoolf;

Your mechanics information is out of date! (that's the nice way to say that he is wrong)

Measure the outside diameter of the bushing that is currently in the arm and it should be 3.170" in diameter. If it is, then you can order at any Honda dealer part number 52385-SR3-000.

If your dealer says that you have to replace the whole arm, then they are wrong. Tell them that a service bulletin 00-006 (dated december 11, 2001) gives the part number and installation guidelines.

Prices vary from dealer to dealer, so call around and also see if your mechanic can get it for a lower cost.

Another option would be to call Majestic Honda (they are on the net) and see how much they want for the bushing.

Wes

 

Great info in this thread.

The only thing I'm wondering is what does FWIW mean? I've never been able to figure it out

 

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The only thing I'm wondering is what does FWIW mean? I've never been able to figure it out </TD></TR></TABLE>

For What It's Worth

chris

 

Prothane bushings installation:
1. remove trailing arm
2. measure depth of bushing
3. hammer bushing out.
4. hammer prothane bushing in.
5. reinstalling trailing arm


ES bushing installation:
1. remove trailing arm
2. cut, burn, drill... either way, find some means to get that bushing out.
3. clean metal sleeve
4. install ES bushing in.
5. reinstall trailing arm.

Prothane is $120. ES is $40? I'm lazy and i like the new rod that comes with the prothane bushing, so i went with those. Have had them on my car for 4 years and not a single problem.

 

I should have done what driven did. I am burning mine out to put the es ones in and the rubber is hard to burn off (propane used)

 

I burned mine out (propane/oxygen torch) and then had the ES ones pressed in after cleaning the shell out with a stiff bristle wire brush and then polishing it with a wire brush on the dremel.

Now I have a delima. I forgot if the short end of the pin goes on the inside or outside.

A little help?


P.S this is for a 6g but it should be the same no?

 

I used a torch on mine: http://www.integra.orcon.net.nz/rta