Guide on installing Richard Good's TA bushes

[tdskip]

Hi guys - this is a cross post but since it applies to TR4a IRS cars I though it might be useful to post here as well. <span style="text-decoration: underline">Please feel free to correct or suggest improvements as this was my first time going this</span>!

Thanks to Bob Danielson for his site documentation, which is located here https://tr6.danielsonfamily.org/TrailingArmBushings.htm .

OK, let's get started. First, test fit the bush by gently knocking it into place with a hammer. This one isn't quite all the way in yet;

Next, insert the steel inner sleeve into the bush and see if it can be pushed into the bush;

Chances are pretty good that it won't be able to so you'll need to hone the trailing arm to get a proper fit. This is a bit of a trial and error process so you just have to hone, test fit, and then hone again if it doesn't slide in (with some real pushing)

You'll likely need to use a socket and hammer to press against the bush during the test fitting process;

<span style="font-weight: bold">Only</span> once the inner sleeve can be inserted tap the other side bush into place. I used some of this to lightly lubricate the bushing before the final install;

Tap both bushings into place now;

And then push the steel sleeve into place;

Now we need to check for how the steel washers fit over the assembled bush and sleeve. To do that we will use the washers numbered #1 - 4. Start with the #1 and a .012 feeler gauge.

I got lucky on the first side and everything fit great;

The other side had a bigger gap;

I used a #2 washer and the gap was spot on;

Now repeat on the other TA and you are ready for them to be reinstalled or to use Richard's kit that allows for easy adjustment.

 

[SCguy]

Tom,

Now would be the time to add grease fittings. Thoughts?

 

[tdskip]

Yes it would Larry, yes it would! Kick me in the butt frequently until I do this.

 

[DougF]

If don't want to use a hammer, you can draw them in using threaded rod, 2 flat washers and 2 nuts.

 

[Gliderman8]

If don't want to use a hammer, you can draw them in using threaded rod, 2 flat washers and 2 nuts.

I used a large C-clamp. Pretty much the same as a threaded rod I guess.