RE: Rear Suspension Bushings

[Eaton Dave <dave.eaton@minedu.govt.nz>]

the main effect is on ride and handling.  quite noticable on the ur-q which
is noticably stiff in roll.  not sure about the 5000, i would guess that as
the car is a lot softer, the effect would be less pronounced.

replacing the suspension bushes on the ur-q was a worthwhile, albeit
expensive improvement.  if you want to do it yourself, you will need a
press.

dave
'95 rs2
'90 ur-q

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> Date: Sun, 11 Oct 1998 21:31:04 -0600
> From: spsherm@ibm.net
>
> My questions for anyone who might know are:
> 
> 1.  How do rear suspension bushings tend to go on quattros (5000CS). 
> Will they last for a while or once they start is it a quick downhill
> slide?  (I'm talking about the ones on the lower control arm and the
> ones at the bottom of the struts.)
> 
> 2.  Am I likely to see any noticible effect from these bushings being
> worn (center bolt is no longer centered, but not yet loose; and some
> cracks in the rubber)?
> 
> 3.  It looks like a royal PITA to change out these bushings; like one
> needs a portable press and a large selection of curse words.  Am I right
> or is it that bad?
> 
> Any advice, rumors, or histories with these bushing appreciated.
> 
> TIA
> 
> Steve