Jeep Trailing Arm Bushing Replacement

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5 жыл бұрын

In this vid I show you how to replace that old warn out trailing arm bushing in your Jeep Compass or Patriot. If this vid helped you out please like and subscribe for more content! Comment down below. Thanks for watching!!
Moog trailing arm bushings used in video (need 2): amzn.to/2JjdvuV
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@joekool4 2 ай бұрын

Thank you! Just started the same job. Already had a ball joint press, but it was cheap one that's 17 yrs old. One tip I'll add to anyone else watching this. Unbolt the upper control arm, one nut and bolt and it gives you more room.

@user-dp6cp8ok4k 19 күн бұрын

The best video I have seen, the explanation is very good, you are a good teacher, thanks for the contribution, I have the same one, Jeep Compass 4WD Limited, greetings from Mexico.

@northerntranquility1614 3 жыл бұрын

Terrific video very helpfull ,had my patriot in for under warranty new crossover dealer told me I need these . Price was crazy ,I have done everything to this jeep .The dealer replied this isn't something your are lying on your driveway doing. You made this look easy Thanks so much

@reddog907 9 ай бұрын

Just did the same job with a buddy and the sawzall was the same option for us , Thanks and cheers

@timmysdoityourselfgarage5339 4 жыл бұрын

I have done everything on the rear of my Caliber...looks like I need to do this next..thx for the video,much appreciated.

@matthewknuth8488 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much. Your vid. was just the thing I needed to see how to "clock" the bushing in the trailing arm.

@Camerons16 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate it, thank you for the video. A lot easier than replacing the whole trailing arm like I was about to do. 👍

@jennywiltshire7354 Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for showing this, very well explained. 🎉

@MrFreerideForever 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent job guy. Thanks!

@ruslanbeletei2384 9 ай бұрын

Many thanks mate, very useful video ! All the best to you 😊

@JB-tz9pi 11 ай бұрын

Thanks! I'm definitely going to take mine to a mechanic. I don't have all the extra floor jacks and block of wood. I appreciate the video still.

@mainsfortes5778 3 жыл бұрын

You make it look so easy. You are a real pro my friend.

@WeakestofWeeks 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks friend!

@richsmith9063 4 ай бұрын

That helped me in a "cross platform" way. I've got a Dodge Avenger & although significantly diff from Compass, your video was helpful.

@WeakestofWeeks 4 ай бұрын

Glad it helped! Thanks for sharing

@vizualizeit08 4 жыл бұрын

Great job! ✌️😎

@VelezBasquetTVpadres 8 ай бұрын

I used this procedure but i released the brakes hose all the way to the callipher. In the conection you have to slide the metal tube through the hole to release the hose. This allowed more movement that i needed since I used a press that didnt fit in that space. I also released the abs cable. Thanks for the video.

@WeakestofWeeks 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing your tip!

@deejayrubberbushing3727 2 жыл бұрын

Very impressive sir... I can fabricated that trailing arm rubber bushing support here in Philippines...

@juss-passin-thru 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a bunch!

@gordonlongstreet8672 4 жыл бұрын

You don't start a cap screw with an impact, start bolts by hand, see so many so-called mechanics cross-thread bolts and then drive them in with impact and say they done a great job, then the next guy has to fix the hole .

@robda7195 Жыл бұрын

I'm thinking I'm due to do this as I've just done subframe, sway bar links, camber links, rear arms, and to add to that found out the bumper support wasn't supporting the bumper anymore the bumper was supporting the support so had to fab a new one of those together as couldn't find the part 😅

@shanselgombessa1289 Жыл бұрын

thanks you

@ccamberley 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid. Unfortunately this method didn't work for me personally, I ended up scrapping 2 of the new bushings as the bottom arm of the tool pinched the edge of the bushing and warped it. Since I cut the rubber out of the old bushing and pressed it out, I was able to use the old bushing and the end of the press kit to hammer the new bushing in and used a rotor and some 2x4s as a base. I had to change out bearings and control arms anyways, so a couple extra bolts wasn't a big deal. If anyone else can make this work with the press, great, it is definitely quicker and easier.

@Steelertubeyou 4 жыл бұрын

Here's an update on my comment. We contacted Jeep and found out that the torque specs for the two bolts that secure the trailing arm / bushing to the frame is 81 lb. ft. Hope this helps.

@c19commander44 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2007 jeep patriot , i replace both rear struts. when jeep hit a hole it feels like it goes to the side.so it got to be the trail arm bushings.

@MPA9 Жыл бұрын

if i dont have this type of press, what else can use to press the bushing? Jeep Patriot 2010

@frankpapaleo632 4 жыл бұрын

What size receiver cup did you use?

@c19commander44 3 жыл бұрын

I did remove the trail arm bushings with a air hammer(you lucky if you have a compressor )

@johncoady9237 2 жыл бұрын

Hi can you please advise were you got your bushing kit,,,, also my jeep compass I removed my bushing but my new bushing wouldn't fit not even the first lip,,, I had to file away for ages until I got it in but your tools would of helped me a lot

@WeakestofWeeks 2 жыл бұрын

The bushing kit shown in video I rented from Advance Auto Parts. It's not perfect as I wasn't able to get a cup on both sides of the bushing to press in. Without having 2 cups on either side of the bushing it makes it harder to press in straight. Worst case the new bushing will bend before the trailing arm gets ruined if it starts to go in crooked. I just took my time and was able to make it work. Another method I've used in the past was to heat the trailing arm up, have the bushing in the freezer and then tap it in. I try to avoid this method as I don't recommend having an open flame in close proximity to the gas tank.

@johncoady9237 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million for getting back to me,, that's a sound piece of advice in the end I had to remove the whole arm,, but I will definitely try your trick because I'll have it on the ground,, cheers John

@johncoady9237 2 жыл бұрын

@@WeakestofWeeks hi I managed to get one done omg what a bloody nightmare,,,, but then I moved over to the next one and heated it and tap heat and tap but I damaged the bloody rubber it came away from the bushing wall completely my fault I obviously used to much heat,, I also have 2 cracks in the rubber,,, such a shame is this gone or can I fill with sealant,, cheers John

@WorldEagleKW 3 жыл бұрын

I did the same procedure. 2 things to watch out for. 1. when you buy the bushings, don't buy the low-quality ones. I had them pressed in and they fell right out because the metal was so thin! 2. When you put it back together, carefully measure the positions, try to put both bushings (if you are doing both sides) to the same positions with respect to the body. So your alignment isn't messed up. Learned it the hard way...

@amberrobinette46 Жыл бұрын

I have a patriot limited 4x4 off road is it the same or different parts

@soccerpile 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! Do you know the torque specs for those bolts?

@WeakestofWeeks 2 жыл бұрын

Torque specs on the trailing arm bushing to body bolts is 81 ft lbs (or 110N.m). And in case anyone needs the bolt information for replacement: www.mymoparparts.com/oem-parts/mopar-hex-flange-head-bolt-mounting-6508511aa?c=Zz1yZWFyLXN1c3BlbnNpb24mcz1yZWFyLXN1c3BlbnNpb24tYW5kLWNyYWRsZSZsPTM3Jm49QXNzZW1ibGllcyBQYWdlJmE9amVlcCZvPWNvbXBhc3MmeT0yMDExJnQ9bGF0aXR1ZGUmZT0yLTBsLWw0LWdhcw%3D%3D

@soccerpile 2 жыл бұрын

@@WeakestofWeeks much appreciated!

@jedidias7091 5 ай бұрын

Can a whole trailing arm be repalced bc im lookong at jeep patriot and its totalled rusted out

@WeakestofWeeks 2 ай бұрын

Yep you can replace the entire trailing arm

@hannajordan5292 4 жыл бұрын

Did you get an alignment after this?

@WeakestofWeeks 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. Definitely a good idea to make sure the alignment is correct after replacing suspension components.

@cback-cb6wj 3 жыл бұрын

Is there an attach direction Bushing? straight or reverse? please reply quickly.

@WeakestofWeeks 3 жыл бұрын

Not sure I understand what you mean. The trailing arm bushing shown in the video should only be pressed in one direction

@cback-cb6wj 3 жыл бұрын

@@WeakestofWeeks we pressed in the opposite direction of the video. Will it make any problems? Thanks.

@WeakestofWeeks 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think it will cause any issues as long as you pressed them in to match how far the original ones were pressed in. Otherwise, the alignment could be off and would be hard to correct since there's not much to change the toe in and out for the rear.

@Celticninja011 3 жыл бұрын

On the other side of the trailing arm, the press is pushing on the rubber of the bushing isn't it? The camera doesn't show the other side

@WeakestofWeeks 3 жыл бұрын

It was yes. Ideally you'd want a larger press to get cups on both sides but it is possible to have on just the rubber. I would rotate every so often so you dont tweak the bushing.

@Celticninja011 3 жыл бұрын

@@WeakestofWeeks I am in the exact boat, I bought a ball joint press that only has one cup big enough to fit, so I was wondering how safe it is to use the press arm to push on the rubber of the bushing. :) thanks for the reply!

@abdelazizelakil397 3 жыл бұрын

👍

@esanselmo5899 2 жыл бұрын

Mucho ojo: en la agencia les dirán q deben de cambiar todo el brazo,porq no pueden cambiar solo el buje, con un precio aproximado de $7000, los demás mecánicos les dirán q hay q desmontar todo el brazo,( esto incluye todo el sistema de frenado) para cambiar el buje,.NO soy mecánico, pero inventé una maniobra y me auxilie con el gato para el auto y yo mismo cambie los bujes, además les inventé unos seguros pa q las gomas no tengan espacio d moverse hacia los lados ,y q puedan causar algún accidente en curvas,

@c19commander44 3 жыл бұрын

Where did you rented those tools.autozone have nothing.

@WeakestofWeeks 3 жыл бұрын

I rented that exact tool kit shown in the video from Advance Auto Parts. They usually offer 2 different kits but you'll want the larger kit with more pieces. Just note it's a lot of money to "rent" the kit upfront but you get all of that money back once the tool kit is returned.

@c19commander44 3 жыл бұрын

@@WeakestofWeeks I just call them today,they dont have anything.tomrent or sell. maybe i have to go there. I end up installing one bushing.took me hours to install the bushing because i did have the right tools.just a hammer.

@dudleydorite7678 Жыл бұрын

Did it fix your creaking noise

@WeakestofWeeks Жыл бұрын

It did but I also recommend replacing some other bushings if you're experiencing bad creaking: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lbxdo5Sh3bCviWg.html

@Brandon-to9vp 3 жыл бұрын

My wife hit a curb on driver rear, blew out the tire, now the car squeaks on same impact area, I traced the squeak to the trailing arm, had quite a bit of play, I just won't tell my wife that I got a jack stuck in the same area, lmfao!!!!!

@maynard0056 4 жыл бұрын

There is no way you pressed that bushing out with kit 46. There isn't a receiver big enough to accept it.

@johncampbell6158 4 жыл бұрын

Same as Dodge Caliber

@WeakestofWeeks 4 жыл бұрын

Yes!

@michaelflinton5063 4 жыл бұрын

His this the same as jeep patriot

@WeakestofWeeks 4 жыл бұрын

Yep it should be the same for the Patriot.

@MathieuProulx1 4 жыл бұрын

yes, same as patriot

@c19commander44 3 жыл бұрын

Bushing cost $25 for 2 the mechanic want over $400 replace them. I could never work at a mechanic place.ripp off. Just like car salesmen. And that book the mechanics use that tells them labor hours and how much to charge is a scam. Now where you rented the tools Mr.