Honda Element rear Bushing Replacement

Replacing my 2003 Honda Element rear suspension bushings with Siberian bushings from Canada
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[@alexwilcox1976]

Thank you for your service and thank you for putting this video together brother! I’m right in the middle of the same project and man… it’s been tough! This will help me tremendously.

[@raeleo4501]

Glad to see someone struggle with their element as I do…. Sometimes it is not straightforward. I enjoyed watching your video.. the details great

[@Josheg2335]

I bought all these bushings about six months ago and have been waiting for some type of instruction video and putting these bushings in. Thank you so much! I will be doing my front and rear bushing stinks to you buddy! Keep up the good work

[@Brock_CO]

How'd it go?

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

Great

[@Josheg2335]

@@Brock_CO still haven’t done it yet. Been building a tube amp instead lol way funner

[@OneManOnFire]

@@Josheg2335 As someone who enjoys making DIY repair videos. I think I'll take up the challenge and try to make a DIY bushing replacement video plus rear bearing replacement. Maybe sometime after summer sadly. Too many projects in the way.

[@cdotson0027]

​@OneManOnFire where yah at with that video

[@insonh21]

i also have a 2003 element and I need to remove the top bushing. you just showed me how. big thumbs up, thank you

[@marc9244]

Koodos to you! Thank you for sharing your experience on line. I concur with you that this job is extremely challenging. I need to do all this on my 2009 Element as all the bushings are shot back there too. There's a major squeak back there that just won't go away.

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

My element sounded like a old school bus when I bought it.

[@marc9244]

@@ByrdsRebuilds I'd love to know which single bushing is the culprit in the left rear end (for that anoying squeak). I tried silicone based WD-40 followed be watering down (soaking) each bushing with no joy (difference) whatsoever.

[@amirparvez5415]

I don't own a element but I do have an Rsx type-s which share the same suspension layout with element, crv , ep3 and civic of the same years. Your video is the only video I could find that actually showed changing all the rear suspension bushings. I changed my front LCA bushings months ago and that job was a PAIN , got them out but was having trouble getting the front complaince one in so I had a local shop guy press them in. Bushing replacement are truly a pain in the ass 🙃 . Anyways thanks for the video. I definitely needed it to boost my confidence in tackling this job

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

You are 100% right it is a pain, some things I had to cut out of the video because I had a few choice words..lol

[@amirparvez5415]

@ByrdRebuilds 🤣 yeah I totally feel that , I know I'm gonna be cursing and have a lot "man this is some bullshit" pauses lol. But It will get done!

[@ramonaschenberg767]

Thank you for this video! I'm in the middle of this job right now, your video has been a HUGE help! It is no fun doing all of the work on the ground. Those bushings can be very frustrating. Again, thanks for the video.

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

Awesome thank you so much for watching

[@SuburbanBeard]

thanks for the shout out!!!! my channel is all about finding the best and cheapest prices in home improvement stores lowes, home depot, ace, menards, TSC etc

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

Yes sir you help me out alot your channel is the best

[@Gringochulo1]

Thank you for making this video. I only wish some parts had been included. I am definitely a subscriber as long as the Element videos are rolling.

[@tomg6284]

05 crv , thanks for the video. Getting bush parts is a pain. No kits available. Ordered the trailing arm bushings same thing you used. Never enough tools .

[@JCnordic2983]

I like the longevity if urethane also.

[@Denver1976Man]

Did 1 side front complete suspension doing the other side by memorial weekend. Took about 6 hrs Then doing my back. cleaning and painting everything in each corner plus anti-seize will make any future work much easier. Thank you. I think I am going to do the same as you did here. The back actually looks like a harder job. Will see..lol

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

Awesome...yes the back is a bit harder but I wish I had press keep up the good work you will love the ride afterwards.

[@Denver1976Man]

@@ByrdsRebuilds I have been watching for a cpl years for a nice smaller press. I have seen some that do not take up too much room. but non has popped up i was willing to pay for yet. Really bearings used to be about all i have needed one for.

[@craigtheflux]

Thanks for this insight G. I don't know if I will ever do this but dang, the care is exceptional. I don't know if I will ever find a mechanic this thorough. HAHA. Salute

[@beachtoyourfeet]

Great video. Taking bushings out reminds me of the front ball joint bushing removal needing to modify the C-clamp using a socket to fit, etc.

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

It's alot of work I need to invest in a press.

[@beachtoyourfeet]

For sure some sort of pry bar/screw driver essential. Thanks again! Whole camber bolts and nuts looks a bit complex.

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

You are very lucky as you have a house and space to do it. I live in NYC (Manhattan). I go to my son’s house in the Bronx. Since he has a house I let him do the work😃

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

Awesome

[@drones7838]

I also got the bulletin that crocs are OSHA approved

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

😂

[@amadafaka]

After replacing my trailing arm bushing, it sags a half inch less. To press on the metal ears, I used the ball joint press to get one installed then hammered the second one. I found the first one wouldn't go in straight until I used the ball joint press.

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

I saw another website where they used silicone paste before installing the bushings to keep the noise down as polyurethane tend to squeak. They do sell greaseable ones

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

Unfortunately not

[@Danimal990]

My 2004 Element needs rear bushings so bad. When I hit a bump I feel like I'm about to get thrown off the road. After watching you do that procedure I feel confident that I can handle the job. Not looking forward to it though. But I love my little car. And with only 200,000 miles it's got a lot of life left in it. T Y

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

Awesome good luck

[@CallMeAllan]

Thanks for the video, I managed to buy the same bushings. I wish that you would have shown which of the 3 bushings in the knuckle go where? I guess that I'll figure it out.

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

Sorry about that

[@littleacorn98]

Going to do my sway bar bushings soon👽🥰⚡

[@epontbriand]

What part did you go with? Having any luck?

[@riccoc.8891]

Good 👍🏼 hard work on the install dude...

[@andresvargas8005]

I’m 75% done with mine. The rear is the hardest!! The 2 bushings on the knuckle has been the most time consuming. I ended up grinding down the flange, cutting slits with my dremel and then finally pressed and hammered out. The heat hasn’t helped either!!

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

Yeah it's not super easy

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

Enjoy your mini vacation 😎

[@craigwiess1656]

I rebuilt my suspension, except for the rear trailing arm bushings. They were still in decent shape. I did replace the rear lower control arms, used Aerogenics aluminum arms with the brace.

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

Nice I was thinking the same thing until the wheel alignment shop show how bad the bushings are.

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

Any issues with clearance on the brace? I bought the upper ones and am waiting on the pewter one’s lowers. Currently sold out.

[@craigwiess1656]

@@HotRod-wv4vm it clears the rear diff. Only potential problem is ground clearance, about one inch less.

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

@@craigwiess1656 thought so. I am running 235 70 16 to gain clearance and if I installed that I would lose that. Shame cause I love that brace.

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

No problems

[@iadr71]

Just placed my order for the full kit, they finally had them all in stock. I hope they are holding up well for you, and hold up well for me....

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

I wish I had the kit from the beginning the rubber bushings are horrible, but I'm super happy now

[@iadr71]

@@ByrdsRebuilds And just followed you on the IG - now all my followers can see you too... hahahaha all 192 of them hahahaha

[@2guysnatty21]

Where did you order the kit from ?

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

siberianbushing.com/

[@clabatross3064]

This helps so much, thank you

[@SuburbanBeard]

ohhh perfect timiing! i need to do this!

[@donaldviner4825]

This is gold thanks 🙏🏻.

[@cdotson0027]

I know I been commenting a few times thanks for your replies. Wondering if you got a 2 year update on how they have been on the vehicle and if you would still recommend over OEM. The OEM ones arent as expensive so considering what to do for my ride.

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

I got that question alot I did a couple of updates in other videos. It's way better than OEM. It's not a ride a hard and no noise of any kind.

[@RichardFiander]

Great job. Thanks! Your car looks incredibly clean compared to mine but I am in Canada and I have rust and thick undercoating. Did you replaced the upper control arm with an adjustable one again? I am looking at that blue ones you replaced but If I can just do the bushings in the upper control arm I have I will. Do you still recommend the adjustable ones?

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

If you are still at stock ride height, I would just replace them with OEM

[@RichardFiander]

@@ByrdsRebuilds Good to know Thanks!

[@rishi-m]

​@@RichardFiander did you end up doing this if I may ask? How did it go? Both just the bushings part and then the OEM rear upper control arm bit.. Tryina fix rear camber issues; cheers, thanks for reading and potentially replying

[@rishi-m]

My CR-V that I bought used came with swap bar endlinks in polyurethane, at least it looks like it. The replacement rear upper control arms, the black ones which brand were those if I may ask? Cheers thanks for the video

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

They are from HRGoffroad.com

[@alanbouchard7266]

Thanks for this video, I am curious how the ride quality is with the poly bushings. I've heard the suspension is firmer compared to oem bushings. In the process of rebuilding my whole suspension and don't want to and up with a to stiff of a ride thanks 👍

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

The poly bushings aren't hard like energy suspension I am so happy I did it, before it felt like the car wanted to fall over..lol

[@Smac102278]

On the spindle on bottom which bushing or part number goes

[@knight9777]

Again great job!

[@phucyutoob6477]

Its good to see I'm not the only one who had problems when I did this. Lol...

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

Lol

[@jamesn.4892]

Maybe I missed it but how did you get that concentric bolt out? Pretty sure I'm going to need to do this soon.

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

Just removed the nut and tip out the bolt

[@divadonroda5]

This is a 2 year old video I’m have element to and I going to change all my bushing if you don’t mind after this how this bushing hold in up thanks in advance.

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

It's been great, not one single problem

[@rogerhartzell544]

I watched your video step-by-step ordered all of the bushings for the rear of my 2007 Honda Element AWD and I just wanted to know does it still ride good or does it ride stiff? I also noticed with my kit that bushing #6 and bushing #5 pressed in perfectly fine but the center bolt hole was smaller than my original bolts did you have that issue with yours? I am so disappointed because I already have the bushings pressed in. I have to get smaller bolts to match the bushing holes?Mine is a 2007 I did not know why that was like that so I’m at a pause in my build. Your video inspired me to do mine now I’m wondering about the ride quality and those two bushing. I have it to where part and I have many pictures along the way of my build. it’s just those two bushing holes were smaller and I have found bolts to fit them but the ear holes will be bigger and that may create a problem. Any information you can give me I would so kindly appreciate it. Thank you so very much

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

The ride is very good not stiff at all

[@baylamartinez9506]

Can you please tell me the website that you ordered the bushing kit for the rear thank you so much

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

siberianbushing.com/

[@AndreMiller-RED]

How well has these bushings held up? About to do replace all the bushings on the rear of a 07 CR-V and this is the hardest thing to find info on

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

They have been awesome

[@AndreMiller-RED]

@@ByrdsRebuilds Sweet how long have they be going for?

[@canuckfixit7722]

13:16 That bolt was frozen inside the bushing (typical). Next shot you have the whole training arm removed and on the ground How did you eventually get it out?

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

With the hammer and heat nonstop..lol

[@xaviersarchives8133]

hey you mentioned poly motor mounts/transmission mounts... im currently making some for my element with polyeurithane sealant. My element is manual so it will make a big difference. When they are done drying up in a few weeks and I install them i will let you know how it feels and if it was worth it (only cost me about $50 so far)

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

Oh wow that will be super awesome. I love to see a video or pics of them.

[@rogerhartzell544]

Please let me know also. Thank you

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

I need to replace the right rear trailing arm bushings on my 2004 Element and was wondering if the 2004 CRV trailing arms fit. They cost half of what the Element ones cost. In a parts diagram they look identical. I called a junkyard and they said it would fit. Do you know if they interchangeable?

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

Yes they are 100% interchangeable

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

On my element I had blue crv trailing arm I only replace them because I had picked up with a kit

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

@@ByrdsRebuilds good to know cause the complete Element right rear trailing arm is over $700 bucks and CRV is half that

[@markghazal3790]

Nice video! How many miles did you have on the Element?

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

I put about 25,000 miles on it

[@markghazal3790]

@@ByrdsRebuildsI mean the total mileage on the vehicle before the repair. Mine has 180,000. Wondering if I’ll need to do my bushings soon. Replaced the sway bar links and all 4 struts and coil springs with KYB. And the front control arm bushings, engine/ transmission mounts.

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

Oh it was 316 000 miles when i bought it had to replace EVERY thing.

[@theVTgrizzly]

And now a year later. How are they holding up?

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

Very good not one problem

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

Would love to see you add more HP

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

What size tires are you running?

[@iadr71]

I saw a comment that the ride was still good, my experience with POLY bushings in the past is a lot of NOISE, especially with motor and tranny mounts, and lets be honest this thing makes enough noise all on its own. are you noticing any excessive noise now that you've had them in for a bit? I just ordered HONDA bushings, but I may grab these for a future mod.

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

I do know the Siberian bushing is softer then like energy suspension

[@jaimenavarro2497]

Would you recommend siberian over oem’s ?

[@cdotson0027]

He mentioned he still loves em recently did you get some? I'm considering which to do.

[@8DC_VR_Avatar_Infinite.678]

What's the part #s for the whole set of bushings I have an 05 element ex need all the bushings

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

siberianbushing.com/catalog/HONDA/USA/ELEMENT/ELEMENT/2005

[@JCnordic2983]

Are those the 65 shaw hardness or higher rating and how does it feel driving?

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

Alot better then stock

[@jjjoeyk95]

Hey I can’t find the rear trailing arm kit you bought can you send me the link I’ve got a 2005 and Honda CR-V

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

I did not replace the rear trailing arm just the bushings siberianbushing.com/

[@JCnordic2983]

Did you use the honda adapter ball joint set ?

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

No I didn't

[@mariocalderon4508]

After installing the bushing with the “pineapple slice” does it go in a certain orientation? Can it move/rotate after beating in the studs to line up the bolt holes on the frame? More info plz

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

It did rotate just a little, I tried to line up the bushing like the old was.

[@redred5389]

After instaling the pinapple slice bushing, how are they now? Seems that only siberian bushing are the only ones to make that bushing.Hinda doesnt even offer it

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

So far the ride has been great, I did a do a visual check last week and it still looks great.. maybe I need to do a update video

[@tootightconcepts747]

Next time you encounter a stubborn bolt like heat that sucker up then hit it with some Freon I bet you that sucker will come right out then just a little tip

[@trueyofishing]

Did it handle the noise? I swapped out everything for front and rear suspension and still hear a tick, need to swap out the sway bar bushings I guess 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

The rear sway bar bushings on my element was the first thing I changed...smh it had some of the noise gone

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

Rear sway bar bushings. Have already replaced 2x with OEM. They are cheap also need to do the front.

[@ivwshane]

Any updates? Are they still quiet? Still feel solid? Still happy with them?

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

Still quiet, also I just had 4wheelparts check over it and do a wheel alignment

[@iadr71]

SO I need to enter a warning for those of us with newer E's if you are ordering these bushings go to the ACTAUL Siberian Bushing site first and use your VIN to verify the correct parts there are a couple of the bushings they sell that are not intended for some models, mine is an '07 EX the ID of the sleeve was too small on 3 of the bushings as well as the big one with the ears supposedly isn't for my model, I would need to buy a complete new control arm with that bushing already installed. this of course I didn't figure out till I already had it installed, so I guess we shall see. BUT if you don't use your VIN it wont tell you they don't fit, so I had to drill the sleeves since I had no other options after destroying the old ones getting them out.

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

That is very good info Izaak

[@raeleo4501]

Word!

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

Element 44 now offers front lower control arms with spherical bushings

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

Awesome

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

@@ByrdsRebuilds hey how do I get one of your hats?

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

@@HotRod-wv4vm www.byrdrebuilds.com

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

@@ByrdsRebuilds they also have rear lower control arms, powder coated and provide 1 1/2 more clearance and comes with the socket to remove them.

[@JCnordic2983]

Bushings are a pain beaus you have to have all different press tools.

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

Yes it's is

[@OneManOnFire]

Do they squeak? How are they holding up?

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

They are holding up very good no squeaking at all

[@dimimexmaquinadosyautomati8217]

Hi. Nice to meet you. I have a honda element 2004 and i have a lot of problems suspension. The driving performance is so bad. Looks as a gelatine. The question is what díd you modify or upgrade for eliminate these problems?

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

I used the full Siberian Suspension kit also with new struts.

[@dimimexmaquinadosyautomati8217]

@@ByrdsRebuilds what struts brand?

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

I used some inexpensive struts off of Amazon. Not the real cheap ones..lol

[@dimimexmaquinadosyautomati8217]

@@ByrdsRebuilds thanks

[@raeleo4501]

A bit of advice I have tried shortcuts, and I have replace parts over and over because of it. If you’re going to start changing your suspension, which I recommend, make sure you buy quality parts either OEM or upgraded mods such as polyurethane bushings. You don’t want to waste your time as I have a cheap parts. Also, make sure you buy straight from the manufacture of the parts. And if you were wondering you got this you can do it.

[@bertrandlussier8150]

I would like a follow Up!? What is your thought after all this Time?

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

Everything is still good 👍 no noise, not a hard ride

[@bertrandlussier8150]

These bushing are on back order for at least 3 month here in Canada🤬

[@JCnordic2983]

Shoukdve just sprated it days with oenitratinh oil days before you attempted to work on it.

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

Good idea

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

Can worn rear control arms or bushings in RWD or AWD vehicles cause vibration at highway speed ? Or is control arm noise always a rattle over bumps?

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

Yes you are right does not matter if RWD or AWD you worn out the bushings

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@ByrdsRebuilds I wanted to know if control arms cause vibration or rattle, though. I've got a vibration but not sure if control arms would cause that

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

Yes it can be your control arm or your axle usually with the control arm he will only hear a bump or click but if you just regular driving and you hear it rattling or vibrating non-stop then it could be your axle

[@RideAcrossTheRiver]

@@ByrdsRebuilds I put in new rear shocks and started getting a vibration--but we can't find what or where it is! Driveshaft maybe?

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

I think it's the driveshaft unless you took down their rear end

[@king11692]

Does this ship from Russia 🇷🇺 I wonder if so they probably wouldn't be able send now because of the war

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

I think they will ship anywhere. I believe it's a Distributor in Vladivostok, Russia

[@cdotson0027]

My toe bolt is stripped and a shop may have melted the bushing

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

Oh dang, that toe bolt. I had to keep the torch on it for a long time, and then it came out it was very rusted.

[@cdotson0027]

@ByrdsRebuilds okay Lots of heat and love taps thanks. Probably will have to replace the bushing. Think I can do it on the car?

[@cdotson0027]

I ended up cutting it off and replacing them both

[@FD-rh6tr]

Was it worth it??

[@ByrdsRebuilds]

Yes 100%

[@FD-rh6tr]

I received my new Siberian bushings today for my 2006 Civic Sedan (same exact ones as yours). Tough bushings! Not looking forward to install them lol.

[@HotRod-wv4vm]

Man do the turbo I have an 04

[@EmanM45]

That trailing arm is about $800, so bushing replacement is more economical. Also, the ball joint is part of the front knuckle from the factory and therefore no OEM replacement for the ball joint. I helped build Elements , but Come on Honda, really???

[@raeleo4501]

Yeah, the ball joint is a real pain… one great thing. If you’re buying a knuckle , you can buy a couple extra boot covers for the ball joint and if it ever tears are ripes you can just replace that. I don’t expect the dealership to tell you that, in fact, I was there that last week, and I couldn’t find one tech who has replace the boot?!?! although it is possible and they sell the boots for under $10, they would rather of up charge for numerous reasons in my opinion. So if you’re buying a knuckle, why don’t you do yourself a solid and get a extra boot

[@cdotson0027]

I replaced the front ball joint with a moog one on the tail gate with one of those press tools. Was a pain.

[@leewaynenishida8732]

less yapping more action

[@JCnordic2983]

Shoukdve just sprated it days with oenitratinh oil days before you attempted to work on it.