Mot advisories but what are they?

[kieren1234]

My car got an advisory on the following but im unsure what im looking for but need to buy the parts as soon as possible. Could anyone help out with what to search fro and possible places to purchase new ones. Thanks.

 

Rear upper suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated (2.4.G.3)

 

Offisde rear upper suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated (2.4.G.3)

 

Thanks for any help.

 

Next question will be how to change them

[mwilkinson]

You can either get the both rear upper arm bushes replace with poly bushes, or buy two new OEM rear upper arms.

 

It's then down to your budget and personal preference surrounding ride comfort.

[kieren1234]

You can either get the both rear upper arm bushes replace with poly bushes, or buy two new OEM rear upper arms.

 

It's then down to your budget and personal preference surrounding ride comfort.

 

Thanks mate. Its more of a cost issue considering the time of year at the minute so ill opt for the bushes. So its 'Rear upper arm bushes' I need.

 

Any idea where from?

[TTRickeh]

Yeah, rear upper arm bushes. Your options are 1) to buy a complete set of used arms that could potentially be deteriorated also 2) buy a complete set of new arms which will cost you around £500 from Toyota or 3) buy replacement bushes made by the likes of SuperPro from Whifbitz to replace the bushes (I bought some they were about £80 but the stock bushes are generally said to be better). Fitting/removal is relatively simple just a bit awkward on one side, 1 ball joint (you'll probably need ball joint splitters as it will be a bit seized in, Halfords do some for about a tenner) and then 19mm sockets and spanners to take out the two bolts that hold the arm in through the bushes. Plus you'll need to simply unclip the ABS sensor clip off the old arm and clip it onto the new arm. I think that's it.

 

Edited to add that if you are buying just the bushes you'll obviously need to get the old ones pressed out somehow too.

Edited November 29, 2010 by TTRickeh
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[mwilkinson]

Yeah, rear upper arm bushes. Your options are 1) to buy a complete set of used arms that could potentially be deteriorated also 2) buy a complete set of new arms which will cost you around £500 from Toyota or 3) buy replacement bushes made by the likes of SuperPro from Whifbitz to replace the bushes (I bought some they were about £80 but the stock bushes are generally said to be better). Fitting/removal is relatively simple just a bit awkward on one side, 1 ball joint (you'll probably need ball joint splitters as it will be a bit seized in, Halfords do some for about a tenner) and then 19mm sockets and spanners to take out the two bolts that hold the arm in through the bushes. Plus you'll need to simply unclip the ABS sensor clip off the old arm and clip it onto the new arm. I think that's it.

 

Edited to add that if you are buying just the bushes you'll obviously need to get the old ones pressed out somehow too.

 

Agree

 

If I were you I would get a trader to do this. Less likely to mess it up. As stated Paul Whiffin does poly bush kits for the rear upper arms. Send him a PM. Don't quote me on this but I think he does these on exchange.

[kieren1234]

Yeah, rear upper arm bushes. Your options are 1) to buy a complete set of used arms that could potentially be deteriorated also 2) buy a complete set of new arms which will cost you around £500 from Toyota or 3) buy replacement bushes made by the likes of SuperPro from Whifbitz to replace the bushes (I bought some they were about £80 but the stock bushes are generally said to be better). Fitting/removal is relatively simple just a bit awkward on one side, 1 ball joint (you'll probably need ball joint splitters as it will be a bit seized in, Halfords do some for about a tenner) and then 19mm sockets and spanners to take out the two bolts that hold the arm in through the bushes. Plus you'll need to simply unclip the ABS sensor clip off the old arm and clip it onto the new arm. I think that's it.

 

Edited to add that if you are buying just the bushes you'll obviously need to get the old ones pressed out somehow too.

 

Thanks for that mate, it doesnt sound a very simple job then if i buy just the bushes. I suspect getting the old ones out will be a pain and putting the new ones in??

 

Can it be a diy job if just buying the bushes and what toolds would i need apart from the obvious socket set etc.

 

I have just seen the ones from whifbitz and i am going to buy them dependant on the above. No way i can afford £500 for the replacement arms!

 

Thanks a lot.

[kieren1234]

Agree

 

If I were you I would get a trader to do this. Less likely to mess it up. As stated Paul Whiffin does poly bush kits for the rear upper arms. Send him a PM. Don't quote me on this but I think he does these on exchange.

 

Right ok, that would be interesting if he could do it on exchange as i could just whip the old arms off, fit the new and send him my old ones?? That would be a lot easier!

[TTRickeh]

I ended up just buying new arms mate and sold the bushes that I bought as I was feeling a bit flush and replaced a load of other stuff too. If you are re-using the original arms be very careful not to split the rubber boot that keeps the grease in the ball joint otherwise the grease will dry out and the ball joint could seize.

[Supranature]

As its only an "advisory" I wouldn't be in too much of a hurry to rectify.

Why not wait till you can afford new arms as I beleive the polybushes alter the feel of the suspension, etc. I have heard of members fitting replacement polybushes and de-crying them.

Also, wouldn't relish working on any vehicle at the mo.

[jaymdee]

I had to have some polybushes fitted and wish I'd fitted replacement arms TBH. Was down to needing to get them done quickly and the bushes was the quicker option at the time for me.

 

Handling is probably better if on a track, but I think it's too harsh on the road (also have Eiback springs and Bilsteins). Thinking of getting new arms anyway to replace all the ball joints. Don't think this is an easy DIY task

[mwilkinson]

I had to have some polybushes fitted and wish I'd fitted replacement arms TBH. Was down to needing to get them done quickly and the bushes was the quicker option at the time for me.

 

Handling is probably better if on a track, but I think it's too harsh on the road (also have Eiback springs and Bilsteins). Thinking of getting new arms anyway to replace all the ball joints. Don't think this is an easy DIY task

 

Did you replace all the bushes on the car, or just selected arms?

 

I'm still amazed no company can offer an OEM quality replacement bush set for the Supra.

[kieren1234]

Gutted as i need a quick fix aswell and spending £500 on replacement arms just isnt an option for me im afraid. Going to ring whifbitz in the morning and see if they do a like for like exchange.

[kieren1234]

As its only an "advisory" I wouldn't be in too much of a hurry to rectify.

Why not wait till you can afford new arms as I beleive the polybushes alter the feel of the suspension, etc. I have heard of members fitting replacement polybushes and de-crying them.

Also, wouldn't relish working on any vehicle at the mo.

 

I know what you mean but i very much doubt i will be in a position to blow £500 on something like this in a long time..........

 

I am not too fussed if it alters the feel of the suspension too much as the car isnt in use an awful lot anyway. I think it should have failed on these parts but didnt