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Originally Posted by simboc2004
I renewed my trailing arm bushes in 2020. I originally planned (and even bought) Powerflex bushes, however I abandoned that idea when I realised that I would have to remove the arms to press them in. If you buy OEM replacements (I bought Lemförder) they are easy(ish) to put in on your drive with the latest press tool (search for one to use with Ford Mondeo/ Galaxy/ SMax - photo attached). It's not the easiest job I have done, but it's certainly achievable. I then sold the press tool on, so cost was minimal.
you may find one of the replacement bushes doesn't have all the necessary bolts attached to hold all your car's exhaust/brake pipes, etc. Mine didn't, so I cut off the old flange, reshaped it with a Dremel and bolted it to the new part. Pics attached. All going well 4 years on.
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That's because there's variations of the trailing arm bushes on these cars. Some only have 1 bolt hole, some have 3.
Its best to order the trailing arm bushes in particular using your VIN, as it saves having to do alterations.
You worked around it though, which is cool.
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Last edited by Kev0607; Mar 9th, 2024 at 16:38.
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