Lower arm rear bush installation

JosephJ · 21st April 2023, 13:23

Hello! My 75's rear bushes have become worn. Upon replacement, I'm struggling to push the new ones into place. I'm currently using a socket and hammer. Has anyone got a better method? Thanks!

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Popcorn · 21st April 2023, 14:26

Something is not right there, when i replaced mine they were a good tight fit but pushed on by hand with the use of some rubber grease

Arctic · 21st April 2023, 14:43

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Originally Posted by Popcorn

Something is not right there, when i replaced mine they were a good tight fit but pushed on by hand with the use of some rubber grease

Hi Sean.
I agree 100% i am wondering if they have been put on in the right way, has per the shape.

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Has they should not have to be hammered on.

Costa Fortuna · 21st April 2023, 14:51

Fairy liquid - works a charm.

Popcorn · 21st April 2023, 15:02

Steve your probably correct, I'm thinking Ebay specials,bush hole way too small you can't really get them misaligned.
Just out of interest Joseph were did you get the bush from.

timon · 21st April 2023, 17:54

I too struggled for a while and couldn't get the new ones on at all. Then I took plasti lube (intended for battery terminals) which made a huge difference and turned it into an easy job.

JosephJ · 21st April 2023, 18:21

Thanks for the replies everyone! They are eBay specials and are orientated the correct way. It's just the bushings I'm sure but luckily with a 30mm socket and hammer they have gone into place 🤞. Tomorrow I'll get around the fitting the arms back into the car.

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21st April 2023, 13:23	#1
JosephJ Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 104 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Lower arm rear bush installation Hello! My 75's rear bushes have become worn. Upon replacement, I'm struggling to push the new ones into place. I'm currently using a socket and hammer. Has anyone got a better method? Thanks! Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk

21st April 2023, 14:26	#2
Popcorn Loves to post 55 cdti tourer slush box executive grill Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Sheffield Posts: 395 Thanks: 40 Thanked 85 Times in 72 Posts	Something is not right there, when i replaced mine they were a good tight fit but pushed on by hand with the use of some rubber grease

21st April 2023, 14:51	#4
Costa Fortuna Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: POOLE Posts: 138 Thanks: 24 Thanked 44 Times in 27 Posts	Fairy liquid - works a charm.

21st April 2023, 15:02	#5
Popcorn Loves to post 55 cdti tourer slush box executive grill Join Date: Feb 2022 Location: Sheffield Posts: 395 Thanks: 40 Thanked 85 Times in 72 Posts	Steve your probably correct, I'm thinking Ebay specials,bush hole way too small you can't really get them misaligned. Just out of interest Joseph were did you get the bush from.

21st April 2023, 17:54	#6
timon Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Rotterdam Posts: 145 Thanks: 15 Thanked 25 Times in 22 Posts	I too struggled for a while and couldn't get the new ones on at all. Then I took plasti lube (intended for battery terminals) which made a huge difference and turned it into an easy job.

21st April 2023, 18:21	#7
JosephJ Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jul 2021 Location: Basingstoke Posts: 104 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks for the replies everyone! They are eBay specials and are orientated the correct way. It's just the bushings I'm sure but luckily with a 30mm socket and hammer they have gone into place 🤞. Tomorrow I'll get around the fitting the arms back into the car. Sent from my Pixel 6 Pro using Tapatalk