Rear knuckle bushing any issue with it?

[asian_xl]

I see hardrace is selling the 4 bushing for rear knuckles, any long term issue with them? I remember some members were saying the rear knuckles make noise.

 

[nsyr]

I am looking at replacing the top one with hard race as the right rear has developed some play.

Hardrace Rear Knuckle Bushings - UPPER or LOWER (Pillow Ball) 2pcs/set for Model 3 | Model Y

Part number: Q1078 Note:Pillow Ball EquippedConnect To Upper/Lower Arms2 PCS/SET Description Pillow ball bushing provides excellent driver feedback, precise control and solid suspension feel. The bushing features precisely made high molecule plastic tube and specific steel alloy for superior...

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[Curtis Dyck]

I got a message from Kal-Tire saying "Both upper knuckle bushings at upper control arm have play", though I'm not sure exactly where that means. Is this for rear only? I'm debating doing it myself but I've never dealt with knuckle bushings and not sure if it's only in the rear, or in the front too, or where they're referring to. any help?

 

[nsyr]

I had play in the right rear. I could feel it by grabbing the wheel 11 and 5 position with the car jacked up. I will say pressing the old bushing out is a bit of a pain as the retaining surface is at an angle in regards to the bushing. I used a 20 ton shop press for this. Getting the new bushing in was not that bad.

 

[Curtis Dyck]

I was looking at the hardrace knuckle bushings 2pack for upper/lower, can I use them both for left and right upper knuckle bushings? Or do I need to buy another set?

 

[nsyr]

I believe all four are the same. You can use them for upper bushings on both sides.

 

[nsyr]

 

[Collutio]

A dozen track days was enough for me to wear out those bushing, I'm already on my second set of rear knuckles as no-one made replacement bushings at the time. I'll give these a much closer look next time they wear out.

 

[mcbanan]

Are you able to replace the top camber arm bushing by cutting or pressing it out while in place? So that you don´t have to remove the entire knuckle to replace it? @nsyr

 

[nsyr]

Are you able to replace the top camber arm bushing by cutting or pressing it out while in place? So that you don´t have to remove the entire knuckle to replace it? @nsyr

You will still need to remove it to insert the new one. I tried a bushing press kit initially, but ended up removing the knuckle as the knuckle structure interfered with the press sleeves. I don't know about cutting it.

 

[mcbanan]

Thank you for answering. Strange design, replacing the entire knuckle for a bad bushing