2G Rear Upper Control Arm - Energy Suspension Bushing too long?

[athlete3344]

Good afternoon,

Im in the process of putting the rear end back together and found one of the UCA bushings is 2-3mm longer then the rest. Its causing fitment issues with the bracket, but I could probably get it in with some force/more grease.

Is this normal or does the part need to be replaced with one thats the correct dimensions? Part was stamped with same part number as the other 3.

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[FIBA M - EC17PSE]

If the rest is fine its just a defective molding so they can help replace it. Or you can remove it. Cut it in half and trim the middle down to suit. Its likely the best way to proceed and faster for you also.

 

[pauleyman]

Good afternoon,

Im in the process of putting the rear end back together and found one of the UCA bushings is 2-3mm longer then the rest. Its causing fitment issues with the bracket, but I could probably get it in with some force/more grease.

Is this normal or does the part need to be replaced with one thats the correct dimensions? Part was stamped with same part number as the other 3.

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Are the control arms OEM? Is this one bushing irregular?

 

[BLACK'98DSM]

That seems to be common. I had one the same way. It's easy to tear them so be careful.

 

[athlete3344]

Yep, original rear control arms. I ended up coating the bushing faces in that sticky white grease along with the inside of the bracket. With the help of a bar clamp, some wood, and some gentle prodding at the sides, I was able to squeeze it in very easily. No damage. Some clean up required and I definitely bumped the back of my head into that grease several times while installing the rest of the suspension, which was fantastic to clean up .

On the irregular bushing - Im not sure. I didnt measure the lengths prior to installation. This one was a pain in the ass to press in with a ball joint press, while the other 3 went in as expected, so Im going with casting issue.

I figure if it turns into a problem down the road, it would be easiest for me to cut out the bushing and trim a new one. I would have done this (or pressed out the existing one) if the bar clamp attempt didnt work out. The car is only going to be driven for fun, so if its parked again for a month, no big deal.