Rear bushings and Ball joints
Apr 30, 2018, 05:11 AM
#1
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Rear bushings and Ball joints
Hey Friends! For those that have followed last year, thank you for your help. Quick recap I have had the car on jack stands (for nearly a year or more now as I have lost track of time) front and rear suspension disassembled for a new set of ohlins coilovers and TRE rear diff rebuild. I broke a lot of bolts and had to cut out the subframe to replace damaged pieces. Rust. I cannot believe Mits got away with producing such an inferior primed automobile for so many years. Disappointing. Makes me regret my full back DSM tattoo. 
But NOW all broken bolts have been extracted and I am starting the rebuild process! YAY!!!!
I want to replace all the front/rear bushings and ball joints now while the car is in pieces. I got the whiteline front roll center kit upfront. The question is do I buy new OEM rear arms (all 4 on each side 8 in total) that have factory new ball joints and bushings or do I buy aftermarket and have them pressed in? I am more concerned about quality and longevity. Performance is cool but this was and will be put back into service as the DD.
To my knowledge nothing is "wrong" with the bushings/ball joints. I would need to replace some of the boots. However I am just thinking proactively. I would rather be driving her than have her down this long again.
Thoughts and opinion from those that have done this service are appreciated. Thank you.
But NOW all broken bolts have been extracted and I am starting the rebuild process! YAY!!!!
I want to replace all the front/rear bushings and ball joints now while the car is in pieces. I got the whiteline front roll center kit upfront. The question is do I buy new OEM rear arms (all 4 on each side 8 in total) that have factory new ball joints and bushings or do I buy aftermarket and have them pressed in? I am more concerned about quality and longevity. Performance is cool but this was and will be put back into service as the DD.
To my knowledge nothing is "wrong" with the bushings/ball joints. I would need to replace some of the boots. However I am just thinking proactively. I would rather be driving her than have her down this long again.
Thoughts and opinion from those that have done this service are appreciated. Thank you.
Last edited by N1MR0D; Apr 30, 2018 at 05:57 AM.
Apr 30, 2018, 06:30 PM
#5
On the street you will never feel the diff. Its really a moderate upgrade but only felt during track level work
(unless youre just a monster street driver, pulling 1.5 Gs on the city streets
Last edited by MinusPrevious; Apr 30, 2018 at 07:59 PM.
May 1, 2018, 01:29 AM
#6
I did everything WL thats sold for a EVO X except the front sway bar because its a BIG pain, maybe later when i replace both subframes.
OMG what a ****ing huge difference from stock now.
Its like my EVO is part of my brain with instant reaction time of my thoughts.
OMG what a ****ing huge difference from stock now.
Its like my EVO is part of my brain with instant reaction time of my thoughts.
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May 4, 2018, 07:26 AM
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So I brought the loose arms (all 8) to a shop to have them look them over to see if it is something that can press out the old bushings/ball joints and press in new ones. They said they don't recommend doing it because the parts being aluminum are more fragile and can easily stress/crack when being pressed.
I know they make the aftermarket parts for a purpose. I know the manufacturer has to press in the new parts when they were being made. I just want some competent shop to handle it correctly. Even if I have to ship them off somewhere. Do you guys have any recommendations? Is this normal?
I know they make the aftermarket parts for a purpose. I know the manufacturer has to press in the new parts when they were being made. I just want some competent shop to handle it correctly. Even if I have to ship them off somewhere. Do you guys have any recommendations? Is this normal?
May 4, 2018, 08:01 AM
#12
So I brought the loose arms (all 8) to a shop to have them look them over to see if it is something that can press out the old bushings/ball joints and press in new ones. They said they don't recommend doing it because the parts being aluminum are more fragile and can easily stress/crack when being pressed.
I know they make the aftermarket parts for a purpose. I know the manufacturer has to press in the new parts when they were being made. I just want some competent shop to handle it correctly. Even if I have to ship them off somewhere. Do you guys have any recommendations? Is this normal?
I know they make the aftermarket parts for a purpose. I know the manufacturer has to press in the new parts when they were being made. I just want some competent shop to handle it correctly. Even if I have to ship them off somewhere. Do you guys have any recommendations? Is this normal?
May 4, 2018, 09:42 AM
#13
So I brought the loose arms (all 8) to a shop to have them look them over to see if it is something that can press out the old bushings/ball joints and press in new ones. They said they don't recommend doing it because the parts being aluminum are more fragile and can easily stress/crack when being pressed.
I know they make the aftermarket parts for a purpose. I know the manufacturer has to press in the new parts when they were being made. I just want some competent shop to handle it correctly. Even if I have to ship them off somewhere. Do you guys have any recommendations? Is this normal?
I know they make the aftermarket parts for a purpose. I know the manufacturer has to press in the new parts when they were being made. I just want some competent shop to handle it correctly. Even if I have to ship them off somewhere. Do you guys have any recommendations? Is this normal?
May 4, 2018, 11:27 AM
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Any other thoughts or comments? Should I also replace the upper control arm bushings as well?
Last edited by N1MR0D; May 4, 2018 at 11:49 AM.