santalars Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 I had a look here: http://forums.lr4x4.com/index.php?showtopi...dius+arm+bushes I would like to install a set of new bushes to get rid of excessive play in the steering at high speeds. Are the new Britpart bushes any good ?(70% on road, 30% moderate off road) I understood that by removing the panhard rod the chassis will move sideways. How do I realign? Will it help if I put the chassis on stands with having the wheels still on the ground? It appears the the original bushes are in there. (Or replaced by other standard rubber bushes.) Can I burn/cut them out and will I get the new (poly) bushes in without a press (can jack against rock sliders) or is there no way to get the job done without a press?? Thanks in advance! Lars 1996 300tdi 90 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 go for SuperPro poly bushes, I've just fitted a set to my 110's panhard rod, much blocation now, you can push the body across to realign the panhard rod [that's all I did] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 As for pressing the old ones out of the Panhard rod, I just used a couple of suitably sized sockets and a vice (and a bit of water pipe on the vice handle ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 I broke my vice doing mine but luckily a 5yr guarantee saw a new one in place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightpot Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 No, the Britpart bushes are not very good. Spend a bit more money and you won't be doing the job again next year. like wot I am Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orange Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 WRT the chassis moving when the panhard rod is removed, if you are worried that you won't get it back, put a strong ratchet strap between the O/S lower spring mount and the N/S chassis rail before removing it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicks90 Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 for putting the panhard rod back on and associated problems of the body moving in relation to the axle...... attach the panhard rod at the chassis end - loosely - and lie on your back with your head at the axle end of the panhard rod bracket. Lift the P-rod onto the bracket and then put your foot / knee against the opposite chassis leg (dumbiron is a good place) and push. panhard rod will now go into place enough for you to slide the bolt in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santalars Posted February 20, 2009 Author Share Posted February 20, 2009 Thanks to all for the helpfull replies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoarebag Posted February 20, 2009 Share Posted February 20, 2009 Also turning the steering wheel whilst the panhard rod isn't attached moves the body in relation to the axle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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