Rear Damper Bushes
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BenG
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Do not lose or throw away the nut which secures the bush. The damper rod thread is an unusual size and the nuts are not particularly
easy or cheap to source. I think they’re M9 with a 1mm pitch.
easy or cheap to source. I think they’re M9 with a 1mm pitch.
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Thanks to you both.
Neither the Trophy Sachs or the Koni Adjustable come with either the sleeve or bush. Its a 50k+ car so I will inspect and decide. Not that I have ever scrimped on the car but TBH it's fifty quid I can do without spending at the moment.OEMs cannot be purchased separately, they come PIA to the rear damper assembly. Powerflex do them separately. Certainly replace if they're worn.
Also a super simple job to do
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Also a super simple job to do
Probably apart from the fact that I can’t get either of the bottom bolts to budge
Probably apart from the fact that I can’t get either of the bottom bolts to budge
If you’re essex local I’d be happy to help.
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Thank you for your kind offer but I'm down in Wallingford Nr Oxford so not really an option. I have squirted copious amounts of penetrating oil down the trailing arm in the vain hope that they will shift when I try again tomorrow.
Glass of wine is now calling.
Not wishing to teach you to suck eggs, but what tools are you currently using/what methods have you tried so far?
Guns are great depending on the fastener but I’ll always go to a bar first. Can always try giving them a little nip tighter to crack the thread before undoing.
Its very crude and I don’t recommend it, but if you’re stuck, a long jack handle over a ratchet may help you out with some extra leverage. You may damage your ratchet doing this so be careful.
A torque wrench in reverse can also be handy if you need a larger than normal wrench.
