Had mine done at a local garage recently, not a big job but I wouldn't attempt a DIY as you do need a ramp and a press to get the old ones out.

 

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I believe the arms come complete but I guess you could get the bushes separately.
T’bay etc is a good ref point but there are out outlets. 😃

 

Okay thanks though they would last longer than 50 thousand will see what I can find.

 

I’ve just had a look and you can buy either, £40ish then fitting price.

 

Is that just the bushes or do you have to get the complete arm?

 

Look on tbay and you buy either.

 

Buy the arm with the bush already in....... Save yourself time and they are very easy to replace doing it this way because if you only do the bush in a press you can bend the arm trying to replace the bush as the arm is very thin. Changed loads of arms and it only takes 15 mins a side so it will save you ramp time.

 

@johncam On that note then , would the body just remain in place for a straight slot back in. No bracing needed?

 

Yes....... Put the 2 bolts back in first through the new bush into the body. Then use a long pry bar to align the 3 bolts on the hub side and job done.

 

Just had my mot by ford and got an advisory for these mines only done 32K its booked into a local garage on 10th Feb Ford wanted over £300 havnt got a quote yet, but they also advised me on the service that the rear brakes need doing at a cost by them of £320 the local garage has quoted £130, keep us informed if you get it done before me please.

 

The chances are ford are trying it on...... Go and see a local garage who you trust and get them to check the car. I work in a very busy garage and the amount of customers i talk to that have been to a dealers and told there car needs this and that is a joke. Keep an open mind and always get it checked twice and not on face value of the dealers of any brand tell you.

 

When mine go

Powerflex Rear Trailing Arm Blade Bush PFR19-812 for Ford Kuga MK2

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sorry for the delayed reply had it into the local garage he said as there is no movement in the bushes there is no need to change them, also the looked at the brakes, said the discs where fine they changed all pads for £174, done with Ford!!!

 

Just note from the original advisory that the bushes were 'unbonding', this doesn't mean they have failed. As the second garage has confirmed they are OK at they moment but need monitoring as they will fail eventually.

 

Since I do alot of towing, these arms are getting a good looking at next service. Might invest in as a matter of course. To me a weak point of the rear suspension set up.

Rover 214's had a better set up, Range Rovers / 110's had hockey stick arrangements.

 

Since I do alot of towing, these arms are getting a good looking at next service. Might invest in as a matter of course. To me a weak point of the rear suspension set up.

Rover 214's had a better set up, Range Rovers / 110's had hockey stick arrangements.

All suspension designs suffer from wear as they all have bushes (on road cars) for NVH reasons.