All-trac rear suspension bushing q

['88 All-Trac]

I know the rear sub frame bushings from the st185 work for a Camry All-Trac... But do the other suspension bushings? Mine are all shot.

[camrygt4]

As far as I know they do. The heim joint bushings that are pressed into the spindle are the same I know that for sure 100%. white90dx might have more experience than I do.

['88 All-Trac]

Sweet. Do you recommend poly mounts or factory pillow ball replacements?

I like the idea of the firmness of poly but I've heard they cause binding really bad. Do you know where I can source bushings? I'm pretty terrible at Google.

[camrygt4]

Id do the factory stuff unless you are planing on putting down some serious power. but if you can find the Polly ones cheep and you don't mind the extra noise and vibration there the way to go. Here is a link to a complete kit for the rear http://www.gt4.com.pl/polyurethane/i...d=65&Itemid=81

['88 All-Trac]

Lordy, this is gonna cost me a fortune...

Thanks for the link. Are OEM units cheaper?

Edit: And people never really complain about the front end being soft with the rubber, so I think I'll order in some complete lower control arms from RockAuto...

[camrygt4]

Originally Posted by '88 All-Trac

Lordy, this is gonna cost me a fortune...

Thanks for the link. Are OEM units cheaper?

Edit: And people never really complain about the front end being soft with the rubber, so I think I'll order in some complete lower control arms from RockAuto...

the oem bushings are probably more expensive. I have poly control arm bushings in the front I got them off eBay 6 years ago and they still look new, I highly recommend them.

[white90dx]

Definitely keep the stock outer pillow balls on the rear. They can be replaced on the car with the right tools. It would be good to go with poly for the trailing arm (same parts as a FWD Camry and all similar generation Celicas FWD or AWD). If the inner rear bushings on the lateral links need replacing it is probably best to go with poly - the OEM rubber replacements can only be bought pre-loaded in the arms for like $150+ each...

Do the stock pillow balls in the rear first - that will fix the clunking. Then do the trailing arm bushings in poly for performance, then the inner lateral link bushings only if they need it.

-Charlie

[camrygt4]

I recommend the factory pillow-ball joint as well, that's what I did.

['88 All-Trac]

I think, then, that I will order up that polyurethane bushing set and then see if I can't track down the pillow ball bushings... I dunno where you guys get your stuff, but I'm having a helluva time finding decent prices on much of anything.

Thanks,
-Dave

[white90dx]

The OEM pillow balls are PN 4221014010 and you can get them at any dealer. They are $35 each at 1st Toyota Parts... Make sure you get 4.

-Charlie