Focus mk1 trailing arm bushes.. (long shot i know)

9th September 2013, 19:37

I'm currently waiting for a reply on focusfanatics but thought id see if you guys know anything about this.. mate has mk1 focus 1.8zetec been for mot and the rear trailing arm bushes need changing just wondered if any of you know if this is a big job or whats involved? I know its a focus on a saxo site but thought one or two of you may know..

cheers as always

9th September 2013, 20:35

Cunt of a job every bolt will be seized and you need a £130 tool to replace a few quid bushes, best to drop the full subframe do it off the car

9th September 2013, 20:48

you don't need the tool, but you do need a decent assortment of sockets and bits of steel if you don't.

as mentioned, the bolts will be seized int he bushes and will need cutting out, so order new bolts before you start.

don't forget to get the alignment adjusted afterwards, as there is a fair amount you can get very wrong at the rear which will knacker tyres very quickly if ignored.

13th September 2013, 21:36

Cheers, thought it was going to be a bit of a bastard when looking at it, can't move it off the drive with the mot being expired and its not the best place to work on a car think its the seized bushes that are going to be a nightmare!

13th September 2013, 22:05

you will need the tool trust me. They are an utter cunt of a job!
the bolts will be siezed, you wont be able to lower the arm enough because a bolt wont come out ect. You will be able to knock the old bush out, but good luck getting the new one in!

We dont entertain doing this job at work, we always price it out the window so the customer goes elsewhere