KQQLCAT

Has anyone replaced the bushings in the rear suspension in a 61 Olds 88? If so where can I buy the parts?

Thanks
Pat

Natas

Napa Has them, they are like $110 a pop though.

Natas

Looks like they are all out. Just went to order them. Did you get the last set in the nation?

chequenman

I suppose you've already tried "Kanter"???

KQQLCAT

I am still looking for a set of bushing for the rear. Kanter does not have them either. I wonder if anyone out there rebuilds the control arms.

Pat

KQQLCAT

Okay I can find bushings for a 62. Would these be the same as 61. Does any one have part numbers to cross reference the numbers?

Thanks
Pat

chequenman

I can get the Numbers for you If you can wait a day or two 'cause I'm leaving right now on business for two days and I can look it uo for you when I get Back .....

KQQLCAT

No problem I just want to get everything I need to restore the rear suspension and paint everything for a winter project.
Thanks
Pat

chequenman

I'm Back!! Like I said or maybe I should say Typed, here's what you need to know. GM never sold the bushings separately, but all Trailing Arm assemblies "61, "62, & "63 are the same Part Number which include Bushings.
My assumption is that if you aquire the correct Bushing for a "62, or "63 aftermarket, Bob's your "Uncle" and everything should fall into place. Let us know when you get it done in the fall how everything worked out as I've got several of these cars in the Family and they might need some attention in the Future. Good Luck!!!

KQQLCAT

Thanks, Mine are squeeking and it drives me nuts.

KQQLCAT

Rare Parts has them at $110.00 ea. $440.00 for 4 bushings? What a joke. Why do they feel that they have to rip people off. I will try to do something different.

Pat

426Hemi

Pat, did you ever come up with a substitute for the bushings? Thanks!

KQQLCAT

No luck yet.

chequenman

If your main problem is squeaking and the bushings aren't worn out or crumbling then just try soaking them with varsol to start to soften up the rubber. You've got nothing to lose as you're wanting to change them at this point.....

426Hemi

Thanks for the reply Pat.

I ended up pulling the control arms and found my bushings were fine. The problem was a squeaky body mount in front of the left rear tire.

Anyhow I checked the TRW specs and found # 12356 to be real close (front control arm bushing for 80-87 Mustang). Only thing is it's about a half inch longer than the Olds one. Figured on using a cut off wheel to take that much off.

Only $9.99 at AutoZone, part # FB 417. Was going to buy one and try it.

KQQLCAT

Keep me up to date.
Thanks
Pat

KQQLCAT

I may be getting somewhere with the rear control arm bushings.Here is a crossreference on them. This is from crossreferencing
Raybestos #570-1006
MFG/Brand Part Number ACDELCO US45G11006 ACDELCO US88912753 AUTOSPECIALTY 0482054 MCQUAY NORRIS FA805 MCQUAY NORRIS FB284 MCQUAY NORRIS FB669 MIDAS BU1000 MOOG K5160 NAPA 2674225 NAPA/CHASSIS PARTS-NCP2674225 NAPA/UNITED 2674225 NAPA/UNITED NCP2674225 TRW12225 UNIMOTIVE SB2225

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billav..._reference.pdf
This sight shows the dimensions.
Pat

426Hemi

Good deal Pat---nice find!

KQQLCAT

I just tried the Moog number and the bolt hole is too small so none on the list will work. Good thing I only bought one. I tried. Custom made appears to be the only way now.
Pat

426Hemi

Man, too bad that didn't work Pat. Looking at your previous post you must have ordered the Moog K5160 which is a TRW 12225.

My TRW spec book lists it as having:

Hole Diameter: .505

Main Body Dia: 1.858

Body Step-up Dia: 1.92

Total body width: 2.97


In my post above I was considering the TRW 12356. I think it's a lower control arm bushing for an early '80's Mustang. It's specs are:

Hole Diameter: .635

Main Body Dia: 1.852

Body Step-up Dia: 1.89

Total body width: 3.04

Looks like the TRW 12356 has a larger bolt hole. The other specs are close but I think I was figuring the overall width was a little too wide. I planned on cutting some off with a cut off wheel.

At anyrate I found out my noise was the body mount in front of the left rear wheel what was causing my noise----WD-40 did the fix. Otherwise I would have ordered a TRW 12356 and checked it out. Actually I would have ordered the cheaper AutoZone equivalent ---FB 417.

KQQLCAT

Well I just ordered custom made upper and lower control arms from Spohn Performance. I will update with pics when they come. they are pretty reasonable in price at $75.00 a piece.

http://www.spohn.net/

Don R.

That sounds like a good deal, do the have a provision for mounting a sway bar?

KQQLCAT

No, I didn't see a need for a sway bar in the rear on a car like this. He can probably make what ever you want.