McPierson

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My bushings are feeling soft, and I can see some small tears in the bushings on the suspension link that controls the forward and backward movement of the lower part of the rear spindle. Also, I can feel the car moving back and forth too much when I come to a stop. (Already replaced the front strut rods).

I've found some good threads. Most are either for a different link, or for the 1st gen LS.

1LS:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...-attached.html

2LS: Different linkage (note Billy's pics are from the previous thread and relate to the 1LS)
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...-bushings.html

This was found on another thread, but I think it's correct:


I'm looking for the bushings on linkage 48780A

This thread is one I need, but I don't like the solution they use:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls4...m-bushing.html

Sewell is down for now, but I'm wondering if anyone has tackeled this job on a 2.5LS? What bushings should I use cost/benifit?

Sorry if this is easier than I'm making it. W/o being able to go to Sewell I'm not sure where else to look, and I'm also interested in others opinions.

Thanks.
MCP

midwest2

The bushing where 48780A connects to the spindle is the adus 505. It is an easy DIY change. Not sure if the opposite end of the 48780A has to be pressed in or if you have to order a whole new bar. I just did both of my 505's last week. It made a noticeable difference but I still have a slight "clunking" from the rear driver's side while going over small bumps. I wonder if the bushing where 48730A connects to the spindle is notorious for wearing out like the 505 is or if it is an easy change.

McPierson

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In the last link I posted it looks like the suggested part for the 1LS ( ADUS 5056 ) can be modified (turned down on lathe) to work.

When you did your 505 how did you get the old bushing out? I've seen pullers, and I know that I could cut/burn it out. What did you do and would you change that?

midwest2

The hardest part of changing the 505 was getting the rusty bolt out of it. After that I drilled 3 or 4 holes thru the rubber portion of the bushing. From there I twisted the inner sleeve out with a large channel lock and then made one cut to the bushing with a sawzall. It is then easy to remove with a hammer and a punch. Mine were very worn which may have made it easy to remove the sleeves.