I got 'em from the dealer. Without my asking he offered me a 15% discount from retail since I was using a business check to pay (every little bit helps).

The front bushings cost me $5.97 each (x 4 = $23.88)
The axle bushings cost me $19.06 each (x 4 = $76.24)
The lateral rod bushings cost me $3.20 each (x 2 = $6.40)

I could not have removed the old axle bushings myself unless I cut them out so to save time and effort I had the local NAPA machine shop remove and install them plus the lateral rod bushings. They charged me $100 which I thought was high but at least it's done. If you have a friend with a good hydraulic press maybe you can save some of that charge. Caveat: According to the NAPA machinist it took over 2,000 lbs. of force to push the old axle bushings out of the trailing arms.

The old ones were not in bad condition, but they had hardened somewhat. The new ones were more easily compressed so maybe I'll see a difference but I doubt it will be much - if anything. From what I saw I would not recommend the replacement to anyone unless they're like me and enjoy spending money on old cars and trucks - but I'm doing a complete suspension overhaul so I won't ever have to wonder if anything needs to be done in that area.

Also replaced all of the rear stabilizer bar bushings. The end bushings were in rough shape. I found the stabilizer bar axle bushings to be fine but replaced them on principle.

Now I've moved back to the front and find myself in the position of waiting for the dealer to open on Monday so I can order the socket for removing/adjusting the hub/drive axle nut. Checked all of the local auto parts stores today and all I could find was a 6 tooth that might have worked if I ground off 5 of the teeth. Decided to wait since I'm in no hurry.


'89 [color:"white"]G-Raider[color:"white"] [color:"black"]Supercharged 3.0L, MegaSquirt 2, lockup A/T, 2.5" exhaust, 172k, Cibie H4s/Oscar SCs, Hella Micro DE fogs, Cobra CB, Superwinch hubs, LSD rear/Aussie Locker front, Bilsteins, Lifeline AGM, Rust-Oleum