Need Outrigger Bushings... help please

lokijibber · 04-21-2012, 02:41 PM

Wife's 2005 Impreza Outback Sport

Driver side rear bushing is shot. Lots of play and a horrible rattle. I've been searcing all morning, and still don't know what I'm looking for. The DIY's I've found don't look like the bushings just go on top and bottom, but don't mention removing the old one... am I missing something? Do they get pressed out? I just dropped one side and I certainly can'y just get them out by hand.

I want to get urethane, and I need them soon. I have a bushing removal tool (cup, adapters and thrust bearing) made for the BMW, but it's borrowed and I need to return it next weekend. I'd like to get something shipped here this week so I can install them before I return the tool (especially if they need to be pressed out).

So:

How do I remove and replace these?
What bushings can I order so I know they fit and they can be overnighted or express shipped?

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Big-E · 04-21-2012, 03:59 PM

If the OEM outrigger bushings are not deteriorated, then you can purchase the upper and lower urethane insert bushings that sit between the bushing and the body/plate.

Otherwise, if you want you can press out the bushings and install a sleeved urethane bushing.

Inserts by Kartboy: http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merch...gory_Code=1215

Sleeved bushing by Noltec: http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merch...gory_Code=1215

Contact the vendor directly about having either shipped to you.

lokijibber · 04-21-2012, 04:29 PM

Perfect!! I'll be ordering the full bushings when I get home.

Thanks!

lokijibber · 04-21-2012, 07:55 PM

Sorry to keep up with the questions, but are these bushings the same throughout the "Impreza" line?

The link above shows 02-07 WRX and STi, but doesn't mention our lowly Outback. Is there a good site for OEM part #s and diagrams that I could cross-reference? I know of a few for the other cars, but not one for Subarus.

subi400 · 04-22-2012, 05:01 PM

Hey,

I would personally go with the bushings from Kartboy, the soft version which will still be firmer than stock

On a side note, they do not have to pressed out, just take the old ones out and replace with new. Make sure to tighten the bolts to the right specs.

lokijibber · 04-22-2012, 06:46 PM

Thanks! I ordered the noltec bushings as wanted a full replacement. Should be here early this week!

Thanks for all your help everyone.....hopefully I don't need to put up any "help, I'm stuck posts" this week!

04-21-2012, 02:41 PM	#1
lokijibber Scooby Newbie Member#: 196725 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Havertown, PA Vehicle: 2005 Impreza OBSP	Need Outrigger Bushings... help please Wife's 2005 Impreza Outback Sport Driver side rear bushing is shot. Lots of play and a horrible rattle. I've been searcing all morning, and still don't know what I'm looking for. The DIY's I've found don't look like the bushings just go on top and bottom, but don't mention removing the old one... am I missing something? Do they get pressed out? I just dropped one side and I certainly can'y just get them out by hand. I want to get urethane, and I need them soon. I have a bushing removal tool (cup, adapters and thrust bearing) made for the BMW, but it's borrowed and I need to return it next weekend. I'd like to get something shipped here this week so I can install them before I return the tool (especially if they need to be pressed out). So: How do I remove and replace these? What bushings can I order so I know they fit and they can be overnighted or express shipped? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

04-22-2012, 05:01 PM	#5
subi400 Scooby Specialist Member#: 216984 Join Date: Jul 2009 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Hayden, ID Vehicle: 1996 Impreza outback Green	Hey, I would personally go with the bushings from Kartboy, the soft version which will still be firmer than stock On a side note, they do not have to pressed out, just take the old ones out and replace with new. Make sure to tighten the bolts to the right specs. Last edited by subi400; 04-22-2012 at 05:07 PM.

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04-21-2012, 03:59 PM	#2
Big-E NASIOC Supporter Member#: 123843 Join Date: Aug 2006 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: Greenwich, CT Vehicle: 2006 SGM WRX S2 Let LED's light your way!	If the OEM outrigger bushings are not deteriorated, then you can purchase the upper and lower urethane insert bushings that sit between the bushing and the body/plate. Otherwise, if you want you can press out the bushings and install a sleeved urethane bushing. Inserts by Kartboy: http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merch...gory_Code=1215 Sleeved bushing by Noltec: http://www.oakos.com/Merchant2/merch...gory_Code=1215 Contact the vendor directly about having either shipped to you.

04-21-2012, 04:29 PM	#3
lokijibber Scooby Newbie Member#: 196725 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Havertown, PA Vehicle: 2005 Impreza OBSP	Perfect!! I'll be ordering the full bushings when I get home. Thanks!

04-21-2012, 07:55 PM	#4
lokijibber Scooby Newbie Member#: 196725 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Havertown, PA Vehicle: 2005 Impreza OBSP	Sorry to keep up with the questions, but are these bushings the same throughout the "Impreza" line? The link above shows 02-07 WRX and STi, but doesn't mention our lowly Outback. Is there a good site for OEM part #s and diagrams that I could cross-reference? I know of a few for the other cars, but not one for Subarus.

04-22-2012, 06:46 PM	#6
lokijibber Scooby Newbie Member#: 196725 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Havertown, PA Vehicle: 2005 Impreza OBSP	Thanks! I ordered the noltec bushings as wanted a full replacement. Should be here early this week! Thanks for all your help everyone.....hopefully I don't need to put up any "help, I'm stuck posts" this week!