Iggy

Looking to do a bushing refresh. Can any of the factory bushings be pressed out and replaced with aftermarket rubbers?

Thanks

thoiboi

Yes

Iggy

Thanks Thoi,

Any recommendations on brands?

thoiboi

Personally when I did LCA's I went with OEM bushings they work well enough so didn't bother fixing something that isn't broke

thoiboi

https://www.oemacuraparts.com/auto-p...lower-arm-scat


I did 12 and 16 on the LCA above

zeta

iTrader: (1)

Don't use Moog, stay with OEM if possible for the LCA's. While you have the LCA out and disconnected from the front radius rod(s) consider doing the Radius rod bushings as well. I used the ones below and they were much better then the soft OEM ones:
Front Strut Arm Bushings - Honda Accord - 16.7103

Iggy

Thanks guys. I'll tackle the bushings while I pull the trans to track down this goddam oil leak

Iggy

I went to install the RR bushings and wouldn't you know it, the package had 3 small and one large bushings in the box. It's always something. Ordered another set.

I'm guessing the larger bushings go on the front of the radius rod?

Side note, LCA bushings were a real PIA! The old ones were seriously a bitch to get out.

Iggy

Quick question, The service manual doesn't specify but i'm assuming the LCA bolts should be tightened with the suspension in it's normal ride height?

zeta

iTrader: (1)

If you don't use a new RR self locking nut, put a little 'blue' thread locker on.

Which radius rod bushings did you finally settle with?



From Helms 'Lower Arm Replacement' section:
First install the suspension components and lightly tighten bolts and nuts, then place a jack under the lower arm, and raise the suspension to load it with the vehicle weight before fully tightening bolts and nuts to specified torque values.

zeta

iTrader: (1)

Also, IIRC'ly, when it was time to torque the self-locking nuts to the 40lbf-ft, I didn't have a 'deep' enough socket to tighten all the way, so I used a 12mm (I think) crows foot to get the proper torque. It's real important to keep tightening until your torque wrench indicates the 40lbf-ft; otherwise, you might have movement or 'thuds' appear as the RR's do their thing. Especially with that beefy 3.5 you now have.

Iggy

I went with the Energy suspension bushings as you suggested. Thanks for the tips man!

zeta

iTrader: (1)

Nice. I hope they work out for you. They helped 'stiffen' up the front of my car just enough to notice, even with the added weight of the SC'er, it was apparent.

zeta

iTrader: (1)

Hey Iggy, did you ever get around to installing the ES radius rod bushings?

If so, what are your impressions.

Iggy

I did! They definitely tightened things up and everything is nice and quiet up front now. To be honest though, I don't really push the car's suspension very hard so I may be a bad test case.

stevieray

So you guys are using OEM bushings from a '99 TL to replace the front LCA bushings on a KB1? Can the UCA bushings be pressed out and if so, what bushings are used to replace them? Thanks!

whitetiger5

​@stevieray this is the 2G TL forum, they are referring to replacing parts for their 99-03 TL.

For questions on the KB1 (assuming you mean RL) I would post in the appropriate forum.

about bushings: almost any can be pressed, but the real question is it worth the time and effort needed? a lot of the time not really. for example: I would replace the bushings on my LCA, whereas the UCA I just replace the whole thing.

stevieray

Thanks, bro. My bad, I have no idea how I ended up in the TL group. Thanks for the advice on when and where to replace bushings, that's good to know.