Best way to replace trailing arm bushing?

[yalegolas]

I could use some advice on replacing the trailing arm bushing on a 81' 911. I currently have everything disconnected suspension wise (replacing torsion bars). I would like to replace the bushing on the trailing arm but I cant really access the bolt, its right up against cables and the transmission.
Is there a secret to doing it the way it sits now? Or is this a project recommended to be done when the trans and engine are out?

Would appreciate any info

81' 911SC location - Centralia Wa.

[RD911T]

Pretty sure you have to drop the tranny to remove the trailing arms. I did mine with it out and can't imagine doing it any other way.

[moneymanager]

I did my 74 without pulling the transmission. I know that some of the pre 73 cars almost require removal of the transmission, and the G50 cars from 1986 or so ??? need the same treatment. I'm going to guess your's can be done without transmission removal. But it's not an easy job. You may have to borrow/buy 17 and 19mm box or open end wrenches to access the nuts. On my car sockets wouldn't do it. Cables may have to be removed or pushed out of the way. Removing the big bolt on my car was easy on one side but a real challenge on the other. Similarly, replacing the trailing arm in its 'cradle' with its bolt and nut was easy on one side and a two man task on the other side. On my car one there was much better bolt access on one side than the other. I started with the easy side then, fortified with knowledge about how everything worked, I tackled the other. Good luck.

[yalegolas]

Cool,

I will collect some tools and try doing the passenger side first, less stuff in the way and see how it goes.

Thanks for the help