I’m finally getting around to installing the radius rod bushings on the tag and drive axles. Since it looks like it will be a bit longer before we make it to a rally, I’m taking the opportunity to get this done now. I didn’t have a digital camera when I worked on the steer axle, so I’m reviving this thread with some initial photos.
Here’s the right tag tire removed, showing the rear bushings on both the top and bottom rods.
This bushing is just starting to wear out.
The lower arm front bushing for the drive axle is in poor condition. If you have any like this, they definitely need replacing.
The rear bushing on the lower rod of the tag axle is dry-rotted, with the shoulder crumbling and deteriorating.
I didn’t start the removal process yet since I ran out of daylight, but that’s okay—I have all summer to finish.
Stay tuned for more updates.