Bushing Kit

[CommaComanche]

Anyone use this kit or a similar one? Most if not all of my bushings look terrible.  Wondering if getting this kit would be better than just getting the bushings one by one. 

 

http://www.andysautosport.com/jeep/1997_2001_cherokee/suspension/complete%20bushings/complete_bushings/daystar/dyst00000209.html

[Pete M]

WJ lower control arms will have better bushings, are a stronger arm design and should be less than that kit. :thumbsup:

[Pete M]

[CommaComanche]

Those aren't the only bushings that come in that kit though. 

[CommaComanche]

With my complete newbieness to automotive mechanics I just know lots of bushings under my truck look terrible... Those included... But i don't know if a kit like this is the way to go or if I should just go to auto zone with a list of bushings needed. 

[Eagle]

Read the description under that kit. Old bushing need to be pressed out or burned out. The new bushings have to be pressed in. The control arms are stamped sheet metal. You need a shop press and spacers of the correct thickness to prevent smashing the control arms when doing the replacement. It's not much more expensive and it's a LOT easier to just buy complete control arms with the bushings already installed.

 

The exception is the axle and on the upper control arms. Those are in the axle, not the arm, and you will need to find a way to press those out and in.

[Pete M]

If your truck is as rusty as mine, I'd leave the sway bar bushings (where it mounts to the body) alone.  those bolts have a tendency of snapping right off. :(

[Eagle]

Those aren't the only bushings that come in that kit though. 

 

Want to bet? Here's the description from that link:

 

 

What all does a complete bushings set come with?

Complete bushing kits usually replace bushings for upper and lower control arms, sway bars, steering racks, engine mounts, transmission mounts, and struts.

 

You are not going to get all those bushings (several of which don't even exist on an MJ) for $47. The price says "per pair," and the photo shows four bolts and four pairs of bushing halves. The kit shown is for the lower control arms -- only.

 

Also keep in mind that Daystar makes polyurethane products. Poly bushings are harder than factory rubber, resulting in a harsher ride and more noise. Polyurethane also tends to squeak -- which is why they make the bolts greasable.

[CommaComanche]

Thanks a ton for the info. I'll go with replacing the lower control arms to start the bushing replacement. Saved me some money there guys. Greatly appreciated. 

[Pete M]

you'll be much happier with the WJ arms than poly in the stock arms. :D

[oldseddie]

Are the WJ arms the right length for a stock height MJ?

[Pete M]

yes.  you just need to trim the ends of the steel bushings and they are a perfect match. 

 

also, the bigger bushing goes towards the rear of the truck.