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Wei240 · 06-09-2003, 05:21 PM

So I'm going to replace my T/C rod bushing (just bushings itself) with the whiteline one's seen on pdm and I don't have tools to replace them myself (don't have a press, blowtorch...), how much does shops usually charge to replace it?
I noticed alot of shops don't have presses and I went to one, he wanted to charge 50 to change both, I think it's a little on the pricey side, for those who had a shop do it for you, what's a reasonable price? and if anyone knows a socal shop that won't rip me off, that would be great!

MorganS13 · 06-09-2003, 06:31 PM

i think $0-$20 is pretty reasonable just to press the bushings in.

scandalcat1 · 06-09-2003, 09:08 PM

$50 is just a little over the norm, but still good. a machine shop will do it right, assuming they are competent

i2ice4m3 · 06-09-2003, 09:24 PM

Thats CHEAP!!!!!! All the shops wanted 80 at least for mine. I said screw it and just did it myself. Blowtorch didnt work for me, so i used a drill and drilled the rubber out along with the metal piece in the rubber, hacked the outside metal part of the bushing, then popped it out. Once you get the hang of it, it'll take about 10mins tops per bushing. It really wasnt that hard. To put the new ones in, I used the bottom of my car and my carjack. Took a little while, but can be done. After all that, i saved myself $80!

06-09-2003, 05:21 PM	#1
Wei240 Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: socal Posts: 1,778 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	T/C Rod Bushing install cost So I'm going to replace my T/C rod bushing (just bushings itself) with the whiteline one's seen on pdm and I don't have tools to replace them myself (don't have a press, blowtorch...), how much does shops usually charge to replace it? I noticed alot of shops don't have presses and I went to one, he wanted to charge 50 to change both, I think it's a little on the pricey side, for those who had a shop do it for you, what's a reasonable price? and if anyone knows a socal shop that won't rip me off, that would be great!

06-09-2003, 09:08 PM	#3
scandalcat1 Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Texas Age: 46 Posts: 160 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	$50 is just a little over the norm, but still good. a machine shop will do it right, assuming they are competent __________________ Redline at over 6500 then drop the clutch, but to keep it on full boil use fast upshifts and smile big... -----------------------------------------

06-09-2003, 06:31 PM	#2
MorganS13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Midwest Posts: 707 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i think $0-$20 is pretty reasonable just to press the bushings in.

06-09-2003, 09:24 PM	#4
i2ice4m3 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bay Area Posts: 33 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thats CHEAP!!!!!! All the shops wanted 80 at least for mine. I said screw it and just did it myself. Blowtorch didnt work for me, so i used a drill and drilled the rubber out along with the metal piece in the rubber, hacked the outside metal part of the bushing, then popped it out. Once you get the hang of it, it'll take about 10mins tops per bushing. It really wasnt that hard. To put the new ones in, I used the bottom of my car and my carjack. Took a little while, but can be done. After all that, i saved myself $80!