DIY - Rear Axle Carrier (Knuckle) Bushing Replacement
10-05-11, 07:33 PM
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Well, you probably won't like it, but there is another option I considered. You can always buy the two axle carriers for about $430 (ouch, I know), and then instead of swapping them in (which is tons of work, removing the axles, pressing bearings, etc), you can just push out the new bushings and push them into your existing axle carriers. I know, doesn't seem right, but it is an option that is cheaper and much less work than swapping in the new axle carriers 
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.you guys should just be patient. the nz guys and the guy from ebay have already developed this. it may be hard to get a hold of them, but i think they'll be your best source. if not doing what lyonkster said would be your next best approach. $430+ tax sucks, but it is not going to be cheap to get figs or someone else to stop what they are doing and develop these things. what you desperately want to avoid is having to remove the knuckles, so i would definitely do what he said above to avoid downtime and additional parts like wheel bearings.
10-05-11, 11:09 PM
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Correct, but why would you want to put these in your mega arms??? Wouldn't you want the spherical that are with the mega? In fact can you even put sleeved bushings as a replacement for those sphericals? Btw, I love the color of your arms too !! I don't mind selling them to you, but I would want to know why first because I don't want to sell them then you won't be able to use them if it doesn't work out for your mega arms. Unless your going to replace your OEM arms.
10-06-11, 07:23 AM
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I am starting to wonder if these can be made by maybe FIGS Engineering and turning it into a full on spherical bushing replacement instead of the OEM bushing type. Are maybe some other motor mount company to make any reinforced products in replacement of the OEM versions.
http://www.hardrace.com/products.asp...5&strClass3=74
I couldn't find a price anywhere though.
10-06-11, 07:43 AM
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Perfect, I thought that the seller had more, so I am glad that they are back up! Now you can all buy with confidence that they do indeed fit!
10-06-11, 08:03 AM
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Correct, but why would you want to put these in your mega arms??? Wouldn't you want the spherical that are with the mega? In fact can you even put sleeved bushings as a replacement for those sphericals? Btw, I love the color of your arms too !! I don't mind selling them to you, but I would want to know why first because I don't want to sell them then you won't be able to use them if it doesn't work out for your mega arms. Unless your going to replace your OEM arms.
just realized you were saying your TRD bushing goes where my spherical bushing is and i def dont wanna change that out
The spherical on the mega arm replaces the factory INNER bushing, not the OUTER one that we are talking about here. The OUTER bushing is not in the arm, it is pressed into the axle carrier, and fits where the slots are in the mega arm. So the mega arm does not replace the need for the bushing.
im looking for the same bushing you'll are.....that it goes on the OTHER side of my mega arm
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10-06-11, 11:08 AM
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Dara
10-06-11, 11:41 AM
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does he charge you same shipping price for both bushings or does he combine shipping?
dara, what was total price shipped?
10-06-11, 11:56 AM
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i thought or was hoping they were sold in pairs.....damn $51.57 for each bushing (again keep in mind i dont need them ATM i was just gonna get some in for when i do)
does he charge you same shipping price for both bushings or does he combine shipping?
yeah he emailed me also. no wonder there are only 5 left now....
dara, what was total price shipped?
does he charge you same shipping price for both bushings or does he combine shipping?
yeah he emailed me also. no wonder there are only 5 left now....
dara, what was total price shipped?
10-06-11, 12:03 PM
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Took exactly a week to get mines shipped to socal, so you may be able to replace these next weekend. I know how you feel, I'm so embarassed when I arrive/leave work. I passed down a street and watched a 7 or 8 year old bend over she was laughing so hard at the squeaking as I passed.
10-06-11, 12:09 PM
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If you intend to keep this car for a while you are going to need them. It appears that this is a common problem on the IS and GS. I got a pair for about $130 shipped. Combined shipped saved me around $5 us. I would just buy both because if this dude stopped selling them, you are going to have a tough time finding more and I doubt they would be cheaper anywhere else. Changing mines this week.
i have installed so many parts i didnt need while i was doing other parts i DID need i just thought i might do these as well, we'll see. i emailed him and asked him about a price break since we all buying them.....and since im irish (well irish italian) and he is in ireland its a long shot but worth asking
10-06-11, 01:00 PM
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- just realize that when you do need them (which you will) you may not be able to find them at any price. In my book, 90 euros delivered was a steal, considering they simply are not available anywhere else, and the alternatives are very few and far between.