howdy fellow briskodians,

i have a question for those with the knowledge.

ive recently fitted shocks and springs to my beloved octy

i was going to fit new bushes to the rear beam while i had the car in bits, but decided not to (ran out of time and mostly patience)

ive been checking out the PRI Racing website where i bought them and there is a paragraph saying that because the bushes slot in from either side there is no requirement to remove shocks, springs brake lines etc, here it is:

Unlike other bushes for this location, this bush kit can be fitted without having to take the rear beam off the car. Removal of the old rubber bushes can be done by simply drilling holes into the bush to weakens it, then tap it out with a screwdriver and hammer. New Super Pro bushes push in from each side, which means you do not have to disconnect the springs, shocks and brake pipes.

unfortunatly i wasnt aware this was possible at the time otherwise i would have stuck it out and fitted them.

well what can i say, now ive read that paragraph im re-thinking about fitting them (without removing the rear beam if poss, im far to lazy for that)

im assuming that it would just be a case of supporting the beam, removing the bolts etc, getting the old bushes out (not as simple as "tapping out with a screwdriver and hammer" im sure), fitting the new bushes, refitting new bolts etc, then drop it back on its wheels.

does anyone know if its as simple as this? getting bushes out shouldnt be a problem because i use my works air tools to drill the rubber then use the air chisel to punch the bushes out.

was wondering if the bolts need to be replaced or not? like the wishbone "stretch" bolts.

if anyone can shed any light on the subject it would be greatly appreciated,

thanks in advance :thumbup:

nderstanding is the beam has to be removed as the bushes need to be pressed in:confused:

if they dont then great shouldnt be to hard

nderstanding is the beam has to be removed as the bushes need to be pressed in:confused:

if they dont then great shouldnt be to hard

Thats my understanding of it too.

Might be a good solution for my mate's mk4 GTi.

He's been quoted silly money by VW.

Nice find fella

The old ones can be a right git to get out.

New bushes in is simple, getting the old ones out, deffo not simple.

Usually a case of knocking the centre out and then hammer and chisel removing the outer casing.

i was hoping you would see this thread lummox,

im thining getting the old bushes will be hard, but with plenty of airtools should be a doddle compared to doing it all by hand.

as long as the new ones dont have to be pressed in thats ok, i used a vice for my wishbone bushes but seeing as im not planning on taking the beam off im thinking that a vice wont fit in the gap.:thumbdwn:

should i be able to just support the beam with 2 trolley jacks and hammer the bolts and bushes out??

mark

mark if you do this and it isnt to hard when can you do mine lol

where are you based ??

RAF Benson

where is that????????? :confused:

junction 6 off the m40

about 25 min from oxford

just down the road then when can you do mine:rofl:

do you go to any meets around berkshire my cars nearly ready and want to get to a few meets:thumbup:

cheers

clive

I haven't been to any meets yet, think smstext is the fella that usually organizes them! They always seem to be at the end of the month tho which is usually when I'm broke! Seem

To be spending £400 a month on my car!

anyone else got any input? anything from anyone whos changed their rear bushes is welcome

Hi Mark, I've read your other two threads on this so I know how you did yours, but was just after your/anyones thoughts.

Skoda's guide on doing this makes it look very simple, and it fits on just two A4 sides! They recon you don't need to touch the damper or spring at all, just unclip all the brake hoses and cables, then remove the bush bolts either side, and then jam a 10cm block of wood between the axle beam and body to get access to the bush. They then go on to use a slide hammer to pull out the old bushes, and a compact little press tool to push the new ones in.

Now the pictures in the guide all make sense, and it appears to be accuarate, but considering the way you did it, do you think Skoda's way will work? Your way obviously has the advantage of the extra room, but I'm a slacker and I'm looking for a shortcut!

Kinda annoying, as I had all the dampers and springs off at the weekend!!

I did mine without undoing the brakes.

I dropped the shock off and undid the 4 bolts that hold the front mount too.

Then I took out the main bolt.

I drilled the old bush out and slotted the new one in.

Easy really.

Just a bit of jacking up and down to get things in the right place.