Play In Rear Suspension Bushes

Abbas · June 7, 2008

Hi all,

Does anyone know what effect having play in the rear lower suspension arm would have when driving? I believe these are the bushes that the camber bolt goes through?

The reason I ask is because I have 2 other faults with the car like a worn outer CV joint front off side and track rod end play near side front. I think I know what effect these two cause especially the CV joint as i can feel it around roundabouts, as for the bushes I am unsure so i dont know what to replace first.

I will start to replace all of the above one by one asap as its driving me nuts not having a good ride out of my lex.

Thanks,

Abbas

Tony-Bones · June 7, 2008

The varying camber due to a worn bushing would make the rear wander, more so on cornering.

In truth more concerning is the "CV joint front off side and track rod end".

Abbas · June 8, 2008

The varying camber due to a worn bushing would make the rear wander, more so on cornering.
In truth more concerning is the "CV joint front off side and track rod end".

Okay thanks for the reply I will start with the CV joint and track rod... I have asked my local garage to do the CV joint but they are taking there time getting back to me for a price I suspect they are having difficulty getting hold of the parts.

TigerFish · June 8, 2008

The varying camber due to a worn bushing would make the rear wander, more so on cornering.
In truth more concerning is the "CV joint front off side and track rod end".

Okay thanks for the reply I will start with the CV joint and track rod... I have asked my local garage to do the CV joint but they are taking there time getting back to me for a price I suspect they are having difficulty getting hold of the parts.

Has the IS got CV joints on the front??? I thought it was rear wheel drive.

Abbas · June 8, 2008

The varying camber due to a worn bushing would make the rear wander, more so on cornering.
In truth more concerning is the "CV joint front off side and track rod end".

Okay thanks for the reply I will start with the CV joint and track rod... I have asked my local garage to do the CV joint but they are taking there time getting back to me for a price I suspect they are having difficulty getting hold of the parts.

Has the IS got CV joints on the front??? I thought it was rear wheel drive.

Yes unfortunately for me it has...

TigerFish · June 8, 2008

The varying camber due to a worn bushing would make the rear wander, more so on cornering.
In truth more concerning is the "CV joint front off side and track rod end".

Okay thanks for the reply I will start with the CV joint and track rod... I have asked my local garage to do the CV joint but they are taking there time getting back to me for a price I suspect they are having difficulty getting hold of the parts.

Has the IS got CV joints on the front??? I thought it was rear wheel drive.

Yes unfortunately for me it has...

How come?

Abbas · June 8, 2008

The varying camber due to a worn bushing would make the rear wander, more so on cornering.
In truth more concerning is the "CV joint front off side and track rod end".

Okay thanks for the reply I will start with the CV joint and track rod... I have asked my local garage to do the CV joint but they are taking there time getting back to me for a price I suspect they are having difficulty getting hold of the parts.

Has the IS got CV joints on the front??? I thought it was rear wheel drive.

Yes unfortunately for me it has...

How come?

As I have to have it replaced, lexus only sell the whole driveshaft (over £500) so I am on the hunt for the CV alone...

Tony-Bones · June 8, 2008

The varying camber due to a worn bushing would make the rear wander, more so on cornering.
In truth more concerning is the "CV joint front off side and track rod end".

Okay thanks for the reply I will start with the CV joint and track rod... I have asked my local garage to do the CV joint but they are taking there time getting back to me for a price I suspect they are having difficulty getting hold of the parts.

Has the IS got CV joints on the front??? I thought it was rear wheel drive.

It is.... But by resolve these issues need attention before the bushings.

TigerFish · June 8, 2008

The varying camber due to a worn bushing would make the rear wander, more so on cornering.
In truth more concerning is the "CV joint front off side and track rod end".

Okay thanks for the reply I will start with the CV joint and track rod... I have asked my local garage to do the CV joint but they are taking there time getting back to me for a price I suspect they are having difficulty getting hold of the parts.

Has the IS got CV joints on the front??? I thought it was rear wheel drive.

Yes unfortunately for me it has...

How come?

As I have to have it replaced, lexus only sell the whole driveshaft (over £500) so I am on the hunt for the CV alone...

OK. I'm still confused, which is not that difficult I suppose I thought the IS was rear wheel drive, therefore there aren't any drive shafts at the front, so how can an offside front cv joing be gone??

Abbas · June 8, 2008

The varying camber due to a worn bushing would make the rear wander, more so on cornering.
In truth more concerning is the "CV joint front off side and track rod end".

Okay thanks for the reply I will start with the CV joint and track rod... I have asked my local garage to do the CV joint but they are taking there time getting back to me for a price I suspect they are having difficulty getting hold of the parts.

Has the IS got CV joints on the front??? I thought it was rear wheel drive.

Yes unfortunately for me it has...

How come?

As I have to have it replaced, lexus only sell the whole driveshaft (over £500) so I am on the hunt for the CV alone...

OK. I'm still confused, which is not that difficult I suppose I thought the IS was rear wheel drive, therefore there aren't any drive shafts at the front, so how can an offside front cv joing be gone??

I have very little mechanical knowledge so it my be that I misunderstood the mechanic and it is indeed the CV joint at the rear.

Talisker · June 12, 2008

The varying camber due to a worn bushing would make the rear wander, more so on cornering.
In truth more concerning is the "CV joint front off side and track rod end".

Okay thanks for the reply I will start with the CV joint and track rod... I have asked my local garage to do the CV joint but they are taking there time getting back to me for a price I suspect they are having difficulty getting hold of the parts.

Has the IS got CV joints on the front??? I thought it was rear wheel drive.

Yes unfortunately for me it has...

How come?

As I have to have it replaced, lexus only sell the whole driveshaft (over £500) so I am on the hunt for the CV alone...

OK. I'm still confused, which is not that difficult I suppose I thought the IS was rear wheel drive, therefore there aren't any drive shafts at the front, so how can an offside front cv joing be gone??

I have very little mechanical knowledge so it my be that I misunderstood the mechanic and it is indeed the CV joint at the rear.

That seems more like it. But that's got me thinking about a 4 wheel drive mod! Any ideas guys? :winky:

Abbas · June 21, 2008

Hi all,

Does anyone know if the following bushes on the below link will be compatible for the Rear Axle Carrier sub lexus part no 42304/5-51010? If not I will have no choice but to buy the whole part x 2 and then pay for the labour to have it fitted. (this would be my last resort due to the cost)

Hopefully it will be worth the expense.

Link: http://www.foreignautosalvage.com/bushings.htm (90-94 Adus 505)

Thanks in advance for any replies...