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Im in need of help with my front front radius arm axle mount. Went camping over the weekend and noticed the front end was a bit wobbly over bumps. Looked underneath and noticed the radius arm bush looked worse for wear and the mount seemed bent? Im not sure if its meant to be that way though. If it is bent, does anyone know what Im up for to fix it?
This is what a radius arm mount should look like. Yours has taken a hell of a beating.
That was my thought. It's had a hell of hit like someone has t boned it especially to push the from and rear side out of wack. Should be an easy enough fix though get it straightened and throw some bushes in.
I also we be having a very hard look at everything else while you are there.
Damn thats not good news. Only got the car it recently, went through two 4wd mechanics unnoticed, one to do the front wheel bearings. Does anyone know where can get this fixed, a suspension place or smash repairs? Im assuming its essential to have it fixed? Is it worth getting them to swap the bushes as well? I heard they can be a pain to get out.
Also in reply to the first questions - I havent owned the car for long so not sure if its been in an accident, but seems like the rest of the car is in decent nick.
The panhard rod bushes dont seem cracked or worn, but havent checked them for movement.
Patrol a part Lilydale sell the bushes for around $100 a set. They can be done without a hoist, but you need a hydraulic press and a drift to push out and replace the bushes.
I paid a bloke who owns a lathe, $10 to machine up a drift. As for straightening the mounts, some one who has done it may be able to tell you how to do them.
Originally Posted by mudnut
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