Seized suspension bushes on rear of car

[Kiwi1]

So the story goes, I have bought 2x rear tyres MPS for the car (Not yet fitted, Geo'd first). I noticed the rears were not wearing evenly, and in fact were wearing inside edge 3mm, middle 3mm and outside edge 2mm, and this seemed to be the case for both sides.

So this suggested one of two things the Camber is out, or the Toe is out, both in terms of settings.

So we started with these readings, once the machine (Beissbarth) was fitted and checked.

REAR OLD Settings 29.09.2014
Camber left:- -1.36 degrees
Right:- -1.07 degrees

Individual Toe Left:- +0.23 degrees
Right:- +0.30 degrees

Total Toe on Rear :- +0.52 degrees


It turns out the back left rear wheel, have a seized suspension bolt, and will not adjust at all, the bolt just spins the whole bush.


So decided to change and run different settings on the rear to help with a tyre wear, and B/ decide on what to do about rear bushes.

REAR NEW Settings 30.09.2014

Camber Left:- -1.32 degrees ( Seized bush )
Right:- -1.34 degrees

Individual Toe Left:- +0.06 degrees
Right:- +0.05 degrees

Total Toe on Rear :- +0.11 degrees


On the front, changed the individual Toe settings, as rest was spot on.

was Front Left :- +0.15 degrees
was Front Right :- +0.13 degrees

Changed to Front Left :- +0.05 degrees
Changed to Front Right :- +0.04 degrees


So now, I'm going to continue on the old tyres for the next 500-600 miles, until I can decide, either I like the current setup ( Which should be good for corners ) or I have worked out the costs on fitting the suspension bushes.



What would have you done ?

Does anyone have any ideas on costs involved for bush changes?

Edited by Kiwi1 on Tuesday 30th September 17:09