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Replacing rear trailing arm bushings? 850

posted by  from_rx7_to_855 on  Sun May 25 15:27 CST 2003
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I lifted up my 855's rear end for the first time to start on a spring and shock install, and now I can see why my rear wheels have a LOT of negative camber. The bushings between the trailing arms and body are obviously toast. Hardly a surprise at 115k miles, and having DEAD shocks probably didn't help much either.

I've done this kind of job before, and can see myself taking the suspension parts and new bushings to the local NAPA to have them pressed in. No problemo. Question is, where can I buy new bushings? Can I source a stiffer-than-stock polyurethane version? Any tips and tricks for this job? The Haynes manual is kinda vague, and seems to indicate I have to mess with the parking brake at the center console.

I'm about to remove the carpet so I can check the upper shock mounts. The spring bump stops appear intact. Any other commonly worn-out parts back there?

TIA,

Steve-o






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