"Help with Radius Arm bushes"

[Rick111]

Hey Guys,
I have a 2001 GU Patrol Wagon, could someone please tell me if it is a problem to pull both radius arms out at the same time so I can take them to work to press in the new 2" castor correction bushes. I have read somewhere were it states to pull one out at a time. Also does anyone have the data of how to line up the bushes when you press them in.
I know someone is going to say you don't need them for a 2" lift but I do as the steering feels really light after putting in the lift & the steering wheel does not return to centre.

Thank's Guys,

Cheers, Rick

[MudRunnerTD]

Hey Rick,

You will be fine to take both out, just a little easier to keep everything lined up if you do one at a time. Make sure you have someone to help you put them back in if youdo both at once.

There will be little arrows or tabs to help you align them mate, will be simple.

Good luck mate

[Rick111]

Thanks MudRunner I'll let you know how I go, I still have to buy the bushes. A couple of questions mate, should I fit Poly or Rubber Bushes & what type of springs should I get? I have Bullbar, winch & dual Batteries, nothing much in the back. I've been told progressive rate for the back & constant load for the front, & springs should be about 19mm.

[dan&tamspatrol]

poly with last longer

[Bigrig]

Genuine rubber bushes all the way ... my two cents ...

[dan&tamspatrol]

why rubber ive heard they flex better or something like that but dont really understand what its all about

[Bigrig]

why rubber ive heard they flex better or something like that but dont really understand what its all about

Flex better, and generally speaking, aren't as "coarse" - meaning the rubber bushes throughout the suspension actually absorb some of the vibration going into it - poly doesn't and you can end up with a harsh ride ...

[dan&tamspatrol]

does it really make that much of a difference to ride quality coz i have poly bushes and its not that uncomfortable at all

[Bigrig]

does it really make that much of a difference to ride quality coz i have poly bushes and its not that uncomfortable at all

It 'can' and as said, doesn't flex as well, so when you start playing with bigger lifts and the like, they can become a weak link as it were in gaining articulation ... More noticeable on giving a harsh ride with the rear bushes (where the radius arms meet the chassis), and the shock rubbers. Caster corrections I'm not so certain on truth be told.

It's one of the those areas where I go genuine only - only my opinion though ...

[dan&tamspatrol]

fair enough i went for poly bush coz i want them to last a while i guess its a case of personal preference