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Trailing Arm Bushings Replacement Service

What is the Trailing Arm Bushings all about?

Trailing arm bushings are part of a trailing arm suspension, where a series of interconnected “arms” join the axle and a pivot point on the chassis itself. The front of the trailing arm contains the bushing, and a bolt runs through the bushing to fasten the trailing arm to the frame of the vehicle. The trailing arm bushing cushions and eases the movement associated with suspension travel while firmly holding the wheel on its correct axis. If the trailing arm bushing is worn or cracked, the trailing arm can’t hold the rear wheel solidly on its axis, which can cause excessive tire wear on the affected rear wheel, a loose feeling when driving, cornering, braking, or accelerating, and clunking noises.

Keep in mind:

  • If you have a trailing arm bushing replaced, you should have a wheel alignment service performed as well.

How it's done:

  • The vehicle is raised and supported on jack stands and tire removed
  • The defective trailing arm bushing is removed
  • The new trailing arm bushing is installed
  • The tire is reinstalled and the vehicle taken off the jack stands
  • The vehicle is road tested for proper operation

Our recommendation:

The trailing arm bushing is made of rubber in most cases and is subject to wear, weathering or cracking over time. This does not require replacement unless there is movement. However, if there is movement in your trailing arm bushing, you should have it replaced by one of our expert mechanics to prevent additional repair and maintenance costs or abnormal driving conditions.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Trailing Arm Bushings?

  • Loose feeling in the rear of the vehicle when driving or cornering
  • Excessive wear or cupping on the rear tires
  • Clunk can be heard from the rear on bumps and upon braking or accelerating

How important is this service?

The trailing arm is a link in the rear suspension and can present handling issues if excessive wear is present. Though wear will need to be extreme to present an unsafe driving condition, a worn trailing arm bushing can cause expensive additional repairs such as tire replacement. Have a worn trailing arm bushing replaced promptly.

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Recent Trailing Arm Bushings Replacement reviews

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Juan

23 years of experience
13 reviews
Juan
23 years of experience
BMW Z3 L6-3.0L - Trailing Arm Bushings Replacement (Driver Side) - Watsonville, California
Juan was great! Super friendly, knowledgeable, and punctual. He replaced my brakes/rotors and a control arm from my BMW with ease. Definitely a trustworthy mechanic! I will book him again for any future autowork.

Richard

21 years of experience
27 reviews
Richard
21 years of experience
Honda Civic L4-1.6L - Trailing Arm Bushings Replacement (Driver Side, Passenger Side) - Anaheim, California
Amazing mechanic made sure EVERYTHING WAS PERFECTLY INSTALLED. Showed up on time and professional great mechanic I'd recommend to anyone

Jose

11 years of experience
41 reviews
Jose
11 years of experience
Chevrolet Venture V6-3.4L - Trailing Arm Bushings Replacement (Driver Side) - Chicago, Illinois
Jose was very respectful, honest, and informative. He did an amazing job with my trailing arm bushings and defiantly knew what he was doing and what he was talking about. I will choose him if I have other problems with my vehicle. My car is back to driving how I want it to.

Joel

22 years of experience
987 reviews
Joel
22 years of experience
Honda CR-V L4-2.0L - Trailing Arm Bushings Replacement (Passenger Side) - Jacksonville, Florida
Joel has done several jobs on my car and I have been nothing but pleased. He is honest and knows what he is doing.

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