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Rear Trailing Arm Bushings Myself vs. $340 at an Independent Repair Shop 200

posted by  Dan Marino on  Mon Oct 4 03:41 CST 2004
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Hi Guys,

I've got a 1992 245 with approximately 126,000 miles on it. It looks like the rear driver's side is sagging and it get a clunk when taking off from a stop or going over bumps. I'm guessing that it is time for the rear trailing arm bushings to be replaced. I've called around to a couple independent repair shops and they are quoting me a price of $340 to get the work done. What should I do? The job sounds difficult, but I hate to part with $340 if I can do the work myself. I'd obviously have to manufacture the special tool, but besides that, how much time/effort am I looking at? I've done the timing belt and installed sway bars, and easily do the brakes myself, but I'm not master mechanic. Thanks for any advice you can offer.

Did I mention that Jay Fiedler stinks?






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