Whiteline W63398 Rear Trailing Arm Bushing, Black
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It was the right size for my Subaru Outback from 2006. Because the 05 and 06 Outbacks are both Gen. 3 Outbacks, I'm confident it will fit the 05 as well.
Both front bushings are, indeed, yuppies. While you're there, take a look at this. If you're having trouble tracking over bumps, I'd check the bushings on the other three arms. If yours has deteriorated due to age, the rear lateral lower arms may have failed and the bolts have become stuck in the bushing holes. That was the case with me. All is well after new upper bushings, dog bones, and lower rear arms were installed, as well as an alignment check. If you have an ild basket case like mine, don't forget to get cam bolts and cam washers for the lowers, as well as hardware for all arms. With 200k miles on it, this 2005 OBXT is in excellent condition.
They have no adverse effect on the ride. They should, if anything, improve, but you won't notice. The shocks and struts you have will have a greater impact on the ride quality.
Hello, and thanks for your interest; however, this kit will not fit your vehicle.
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Dislike: There were no instructions on where to apply the supplied grease, so I just put it wherever motion occurs. Getting to the bushing was an adventure, but pressing it out on its own wasn't crazy. The auto parts store just let me rent a ball joint press. br>br>After installation, you will notice a firmer ride; previously, I had avoided replacing these bushings because I dreaded doing so. It wouldn't have been any easier if Whiteline hadn't been there to help. Now that I've gathered all of the necessary equipment and knowledge, I'm ready to take on the challenge. I'm at ease doing this job in this manner.
I recommend dropping the bracket because getting to the old bushing was a pain. Because the old bolt was seized within the old bushing, I had no choice but to cut it. A reciprocating saw was used to cut out the bushing as well as the bushing race. Thanks to the two-part design, this bushing was incredibly simple to install. The back end of the car feels a lot tighter. This is what I put on my Subaru Legacy Outback from the year 2000. 20550AA010 (nut) and 901000175 (bolt) were the part numbers I used.
Rather than removing the trailing arm and replacing it with another overly compliant factory bushing, this is a great replacement option. There's no need for a press; all you'll need is a hacksaw to remove the factory bushing. In order to get clearance for the bolt on the trailing arm bushing out, I had to drop the bracket that bolts into the body of my Outback. After that, putting a jack under the knuckle will pivot the entire trailing arm down, giving you enough room to cut the shell of the stock bushing and knock it out with a chisel. br>br>However, getting everything lined up after that proved to be a pain, and I ended up loosening and/or removing the shock and control arm attachments to the knuckle to do so. If you do this, make sure you torque everything at ride height to avoid adding more twist to all of the factory rubber bushings.
There is no need to apply any pressure. Was supposed to be. It is a perfect fit. There is no need to apply any pressure. For OEM, this is how it should have been done. br>br>The most difficult part is removing the old bushing; if you're replacing it because the rubber has separated, keep in mind that the OEM bushing has a pressed-in metal sleeve that you'll have to remove in order to fit this new bushing. The simplest method is to cut a slot just barely through the bushing sleeve with a jigsaw, hack saw, sawsall, or similar tool, then pry up the edge with a chisel until it pops loose, then simply hammer out the sleeve.
The instructions say to install the larger bushing on the innermost part of the trailing arm, but I found that on the Baja, it was better to install it on the outside to help keep the alignment more in spec. br>br>Because the old bushing is a press-in OEM bushing, it was removed with a sawzall. Once the old bushing and sleeve have been removed, these can be easily pressed in by hand.
It was a breeze to install and a perfect fit for my 2001 Outback LBean.
Everything worked out beautifully. There is a significant difference, and rear alignment will be more precise.
It is possible to install. At the very least, it's preferable to pressing in stock bushings. It is possible to install it without removing the vehicle's trailing arm, and it has less slop. Whiteline is a fantastic company.
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