2G tubular trailing arm installed- results

[scottyaurorav8]

So I installed the MOOG #K660168 trailing arms this morning. Looking at it again and handling it, I must say, it's a high quality part. The bushing is real firm and the part fit like a glove.
I unscrewed both of the factory nuts holding the original trailing arm in place. For the control arm side, I had to hold the actual bolt in place with either a 7mm or 8mm socket (I forget) and then I used a 18mm ratcheting wrench to loosen the nut over it. The weight place on the knuckle side slipped out the back with the help of a small pry bar pressing above to create some space. The nut on the front of the other weight plate came off easy. When I installed it, it was real simple. I marked the weight plate across the top of the plate to the mount so I could align it for the reinstallation (Thanks AWEHLAGE) I used a 7mm or 8mm socket over the bolt and was able to turn the bolt to the correct alignment so that I could move the weight plate markings I made for them to align the marks on the mount, then I just screwed the nut over it tightly.

Test drive- Nothing but good things. Every turn felt solid. No more light creaks during my turns...sometimes I would hear noises from the rear window or pillars etc...all good. It feels much more sturdy during turns. Looking at the old trailing arms and how they were 13 yrs old. Im glad I decided to change them out, especially with a turbular piece. The original bushing although only 98,000 miles on it, was shot. Small cracks on the out edge and overall "weathered."

Thanks for making this MOOG

[sall]

Feb 6, 2014 11:52:47 GMT -6 scottyaurorav8 said:

Test drive- Nothing but good things. Every turn felt solid. No more light creaks during my turns...sometimes I would hear noises from the rear window or pillars etc...all good. It feels much more sturdy during turns. Looking at the old trailing arms and how they were 13 yrs old. Im glad I decided to change them out, especially with a turbular piece. The original bushing although only 98,000 miles on it, was shot. Small cracks on the out edge and overall "weathered."

Thanks for making this MOOG

My friend was able to look and they have pair in the warehouse that are round shaft. I am not sure on price yet. Debating just grabbing them to have them around and not be crap shoot later. My assumption is CK660168 is OEM type and K660168 is round stock new type seperceding CK660168. Only an assumption at this point.

With stock bushing shot hard to tell the true difference over replacing good OEM style. So, who knows but always nice to have new improved part none-the-less. Thanks for the tip Scotty. Much easier than the ones dude built on Riv forum.an
I only have one question for you that I forgot to ask my buddy when looking at them. Are the they greaseable or sealed?

[scottyaurorav8]

My package had both the part #'s listed on them....
Yes they are greasable. They came with the little fittings to screw in.
Now that its been more time driving around with them, I love it. Car is just way more solid during turns.

[randnon]

When You say Trailing arms are you talking about the "rear tie rod links on the back suspension"? If so I must admit that the ones on my 95 are getting rusty and a little thin where the U shaped channel is welded to the round rubber socket. Has any one had a failure in this part and do you have to lower the rear sub-frame to gain access to removing the toe adjustment bolts? Rich

[awehlage]

You do not need to lower the bracket in the rear to get the toe bolts out. It is a tight fit and they may not come out all the way. It will be enough to slip the old out and new in.

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