Is this a Castor Rod Bush??

[benl1981]

Is the left most a caster rod bush (skyline r33) - I realise the rightmost is the stab bar.

Again this time Top left corner

When I got the car inspected at UAS (top workshop BTW) they said it needed a new caster rod bush. This doesn't look too bad to me. I can't see anything else that is worn or looks like a rod. Doesn't seem to be any caster adjustment on the rod...

Any help appreciated.

Ben

[Guest two.06l]

Is the left most a caster rod bush - I realise the rightmost is the stab bar.  

Again this time Top left corner

When I got the car inspected at UAS (top workshop BTW)  they said it needed a new caster rod bush.  This  doesn't look too bad to me.  I can't see anything else that is worn or looks like a rod.  Doesn't seem to be any caster adjustment on the rod...

Any help appreciated.

Ben

Hi Ben

the wear in a castor bush is sometimes not visible, as it is subjected to force it will have excess movement if worn. Standard castor rods do not have any adjustment.Paul...DIRTgarage.

[benl1981]

Thanks Paul.

So do you think they maybe wiggled it a bit to check? They're a big bush. must be press fit in I guess..

ben

[Sydneykid]

Grab a hold of the rod and pull it down, push it up and twist it. It should have very little movement. It is indeed a press fit, a 5+ tonne press is needed to remove/replace.

Hope that helps:cheers:

[McBain]

Hi Ben.

I'm actually about to replace these bush's on the weekend. I noticed mine were leaking (standards are filled with silicon) so i just thought i'd replace while doing the front right shocky which was rooted. I'll let you know if it makes any difference to handling when i replace them.

And yes you need a press, i tried bashing it out and no go, so it's a job for the experts to press out and in i think.

Grab a hold of the rod and pull it down, push it up and twist it.  It should have very little movement.  It is indeed a press fit, a 5+ tonne press is needed to remove/replace.

Hope that helps:cheers:

[benl1981]

Thanks McBain that would be handy to know!

[blind_elk]

If you're going to replace them, there are aftermarket urethane ones that are probably a lot cheaper than genuine ones as well.

[treo]

yeah dont get the oil filled ones! if you are going to someone like pedders to get these bushes they have two option, a pressed in replcement or a pressed in eccentric replace ment. definately get the eccentric ones.

- if you have a an accident an damage your steering rack this allows adjustment in your castor settings which will assist fixing this problem if your castor is all over the place

- secondly if yuo get into track work or are into track work or drift you may like to adjust your castor this is a good foundation before buying adjustable castor rods (tension rods)