Trailing arm bushings

[Varinn]

Rebuilding a set of trailing arms I picked up for cheap, they were bare when I got them and I see the bushings are not symetrical. Which sides do the large shoulders go on for each bushing when pressing into the TA's? Also, should I coat them in anything before pressing in?

I'm assuming the subframe mounts also go in from the bottom as I know they can be done while on the car.

[Bimmerguy91]

use either some green marine grease or some copper antiseize on them

[Varinn]

Got it, thanks. Got the bushing orientation as well.

[Bimmerguy91]

Good deal. I just did this earlier this week.

[SkiFree]

For posterity.... and generally the more lube (and the stickier it is) the longer it will last without squeaking.

[Varinn]

Perfect thanks. I'm using oem bushings though so I'm not hugely concerned with them squeaking. Why does your swaybar mount like that? Most kits I've seen use some big reinforced brackets that are drilled through the trunk floor, at least I thought they did

[SkiFree]

It's a 2002 rear subframe, same overall concept, little different execution.

[Bimmerguy91]

I was gonna say lol I dont think thats an e30 subframe

[Varinn]

I derped hard and didnt even realize that <_<