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Tech, Repairs, Upgrades => Capri XR-2 89-94 => Topic started by: AlexV08 on August 19, 2011, 10:20:00 AM

Title: Rear control arm bushings
Post by: AlexV08 on August 19, 2011, 10:20:00 AM

anyone know where to find some? i got some for the front from pedders but cant find any for the rear.

also does anyone have both rear spindles or stub axles they wanna get rid of?

Title: Rear control arm bushings
Post by: rcdraco on August 20, 2011, 04:26:00 PM

http://shop.moderncapriparts.biz/catalog/ProductDisplay.cfm?id=14336&cid=148 (http://shop.moderncapriparts.biz/catalog/ProductDisplay.cfm?id=14336&cid=148)

That's the best I can do.  Rock does sell a few full control arms for the 323, which CLAIM to include bushings, but only show the front pressed bushing.

Title: Rear control arm bushings
Post by: Rocketman on August 20, 2011, 04:39:00 PM

RC, that is for the FRONT not the REAR.

As far as I know there are no replacement bushings, as they are cast into the arm. (they're also known as Lateral Links, as opposed to control arms, in the rear)

You may be able to find a matching size in urethane replacements. I've not looked into it though. I think they designed it for the whole link to be replaced, with a few other Mazda cars that is the case.

Title: Rear control arm bushings
Post by: AlexV08 on August 20, 2011, 06:35:00 PM

oh ok thanks guys.

Title: Rear control arm bushings
Post by: AlexV08 on August 21, 2011, 04:30:00 PM

Is there another car with the same stub axles as ours?

Title: Rear control arm bushings
Post by: Rocketman on August 21, 2011, 05:29:00 PM

Stub axles??

Title: Rear control arm bushings
Post by: AlexV08 on August 21, 2011, 05:38:00 PM

or spindle whatever theyre called. the thing that the rear rotors go on.

Title: Rear control arm bushings
Post by: AlexV08 on August 21, 2011, 05:38:00 PM

is there a different name for them lol?

Title: Rear control arm bushings
Post by: Rocketman on August 21, 2011, 05:55:00 PM

I've always heard them called spindles. As far as i know they are specific to the Capri, the Mazda 323 GT used them but they are far more rare.

Title: Rear control arm bushings
Post by: AlexV08 on August 21, 2011, 06:07:00 PM

im trying to find new ones i kinda messed up the threads on mine trying to loosen up the nut. and on one of those part finder websites for jyards they want 145 each for them.

Title: Rear control arm bushings
Post by: Rocketman on August 21, 2011, 06:19:00 PM

Your best bet would probably be Russ on that one.

I might have a set laying around, but the rotors are probably too pitted to be usable at this point.

No pull-a-parts near you? There's usually a capri or two in the jyard I visit.

Title: Rear control arm bushings
Post by: AlexV08 on August 21, 2011, 06:31:00 PM

i emailed russ on here and his email no answer yet. i dont need the rotors just the spindles i just replaced the rotors. there is but no capris. there was one a while back but they already got rid of it.

Title: Rear control arm bushings
Post by: Rocketman on August 21, 2011, 06:47:00 PM

Here's a set on ClubProtege: http://www.clubprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54431 (http://www.clubprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=54431)

Title: Rear control arm bushings
Post by: AlexV08 on August 22, 2011, 01:19:00 PM

thats perfect lol thanks Rocketman