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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Front Suspension Mounting Bushing Fell Out

Posted by: jkb944t Apr 6 2009, 10:59 AM

I am restoring a 1973 914 six conversion and when I removed the front suspension the threaded bushing fell out of the suspension mounting plate. The other bushings appear to be Ok but I really am not sure how the factory intended for these bushings to be held in since I don’t see any significant weld marks.

My question is has anyone else ever had this happen and how should I go about installing this bushing so it doesn’t ever fall out again?

Jeff B.

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Posted by: Racer Chris Apr 6 2009, 11:07 AM

Just mig weld it back on.
They were originally welded with some electric spot welding process I think. Sometimes the heat was insufficient and they eventually come loose.

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Apr 6 2009, 11:09 AM

That's a "fixed nut", and should be welded in place. Pretty critical, actually. Just be sure the weld doesn't rise above the mounting surface for the suspension. The Cap'n