Guest alib Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 Help I need to remove the rear upper wishbones from my mk4 supra. the bushes are worn so it's a bit loose on the back end. once removed i'm going to make a judgment if to replace the bushes or buy complete arms. My problem is i had a looksey last night and where the wishbones are attached to the rear subframe it appears to be vurtually impossible to get access to undo the bolts that go through the bushes; Has any one got any tips? does the rear subframe need to be dropped to gain access? does it need to be done on a ramp? any tips would be gratefully recieved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 http://www.turbosupras.com/pdfs/JZA80%20TSRM/SA.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraShaun Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 I managed to do mine jacked up on the drive, they are done up tight as hell through so you will need a breaker bar or something like that to undo them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alib Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 thanks, did you manage to get a spanner on the nut end of the nut an bolt? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 (edited) I've changed all the wishbones on my car but did this on a 4 post ramp which definetly makes life easier, they are very tight and doubt you'll budge them without a breaker bar and a piece of tube on that to get more leverage. We didnt drop the subframe but being on the ramp def helped. Are you sure its the upper arms that are knackered ? my lower arms were in much worse condition than the uppers on both the front and rear ! Edited November 10, 2008 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alib Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 no such lucky it's deffinately the upper arm bushes and also the lower tie rod bushes, had her on a two post ramp saw the play for myself, no wonder she feels a bit loose on the back end....!!! did you replace just the bushes or the complete wishbones?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 (edited) no such lucky it's deffinately the upper arm bushes and also the lower tie rod bushes, had her on a two post ramp saw the play for myself, no wonder she feels a bit loose on the back end....!!! did you replace just the bushes or the complete wishbones?? Replaced the lot with O/E from Toyota, my lower arms didnt have any play in them but were siezed on the eccentric adjusters ! Had to cut them off in the end to be able to adjust the front and rear cambers. Edited November 10, 2008 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Replaced the lot with O/E from Toyota, my lower arms didnt have any play in them but were siezed on the eccentric adjusters ! Had to cut them off in the end to be able to adjust the front and rear cambers. very nice, i am in the process of collecting bits to do this, from looking at the pics it looks like you replaced all the bolts, what else did you replace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 very nice, i am in the process of collecting bits to do this, from looking at the pics it looks like you replaced all the bolts, what else did you replace Easier to list what i didnt replace Suspension wise everthing has been changed, every nut, bolt, washer, all the eccentric adjusters, all the wishbones upper and lower, track rods, tie bars, antiroll bar links, dampers and springs. Followed by a full geo set up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul mac Posted November 11, 2008 Share Posted November 11, 2008 Easier to list what i didnt replace Suspension wise everthing has been changed, every nut, bolt, washer, all the eccentric adjusters, all the wishbones upper and lower, track rods, tie bars, antiroll bar links, dampers and springs. Followed by a full geo set up thats pretty much how i was thinking, thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 How much for the parts from Toyota? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodilx6 Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 whifbitz have them OEM I think. dunno about toyota pricing, give them a call. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdMorris Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Easier to list what i didnt replace Suspension wise everthing has been changed, every nut, bolt, washer, all the eccentric adjusters, all the wishbones upper and lower, track rods, tie bars, antiroll bar links, dampers and springs. Followed by a full geo set up I suppose the car feels and handles like a completely different one. Do you notice any difference in the steering, turn in especially? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermonkey Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 Replaced the lot with O/E from Toyota, my lower arms didnt have any play in them but were siezed on the eccentric adjusters ! Had to cut them off in the end to be able to adjust the front and rear cambers. what arb's do you have there, are they tannabe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miko_supra Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 If you do drop the subframe its not too bad a job. Just dont try and remove the abs sensors (if you have them) as they are impossible. Just disconnect them from the loom inside the car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 (edited) I suppose the car feels and handles like a completely different one. Do you notice any difference in the steering, turn in especially? The car is superb now and the turn in is much improved. Edited November 21, 2008 by Dnk (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 How much for the parts from Toyota? Over £3000 if you include the dampers and springs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 20, 2008 Share Posted November 20, 2008 what arb's do you have there, are they tannabe? They are TRD arb's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotasuprauk Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Over £3000 if you include the dampers and springs Wow! I could buy a new Supra for that;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted November 21, 2008 Share Posted November 21, 2008 Wow! I could buy a new Supra for that;) You could buy a very old supra for that but it'll probly be a shed and need £5k spending on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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