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Old 10-31-2014, 04:27 AM
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Default xk8 rear suspension which bushes to change

Rear subframe assy now removed.
Which bushes should I change as a matter of course and which if these should be poly bush.
Obviously I could polybush it all but I don't have deep pockets

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Originally Posted by scoobie
Rear subframe assy now removed.
Which bushes should I change as a matter of course and which if these should be poly bush.
Obviously I could polybush it all but I don't have deep pockets

Thanks

If you plan to keep the car for a good while then if I were you, I would bite the bullet and polybush all the way, having scrimped when I did my front end only to have to do it all again, I wouldn't make the same mistake with the back end.
 
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Don't know if any of these are any good or not, listed in the how to section


. Lower Control Arms
. Shimmy Cured by Lower Ball Joints
. Sway Bar Bushes
. DIY Upper A-Arm and Lower Shock Bushing Replacement
. Upper Shock Mount Replacement (DIY)
. How To Replace Upper Suspension Bushings in Video by Reverand Sam
.How to Replace the Tie Rod Ends in Video by Reverend Sam
 
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