 Weltmeister Street Bushings, Installation Tips |
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| Lawrence |
  Jun 16 2003, 09:33 AM
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Since I'm going to have the front and rear control arms out, I'm going to replace the bushings with Weltmeister streets.
Roller bearings would be great, but I just don't have the coin for that this year. I've searched the archives, and can't seem to find the threads about this - so I'm asking for help. Tips, tricks, BTDTs?? |
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| Mueller |
Jun 16 2003, 09:56 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None 
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Cut grooves on the inside of the bushings with a Dremel (IMG:http://www.widgetsupply.com/dremel/cutter-burr/carbide/round/D-AD15.jpg)
Install the bushings into the bushing housings (stamped metal) Trial fit the assembly onto the a-arm, it should be snug, but not too tight, if too tight, then ream the bushing (sandpaper on a wooden dowel) Once happy with the fit, lube the bushings with the monkey snot grease that comes in the little yellow containers from Welt. Buy ear plugs to wear once they start sqeaking (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) The rear is similar, but I hope you have a press to remove the rear bushings. To remove the rubber bushings from the front, I use a propane torch to heat up the shaft of the -arm and use a big screwdriver to "twist" the rubber bushing off the -arm....some people light it on fire, I'd rather not breath those toxic fumes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) |
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| Lawrence |
Jun 16 2003, 10:26 AM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,661 Joined: 5-February 03 Member No.: 244 Region Association: None |
Hi Mike!
Why grooves on the inside? -Lawrence |
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| Lawrence |
Jun 16 2003, 10:29 AM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,661 Joined: 5-February 03 Member No.: 244 Region Association: None |
I found this picture on the net. First time I've seen it.
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| Jeff Krieger |
Jun 16 2003, 10:40 AM
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Do the Weltmeister street bushings at least improve the handling of the car? My preference would be to go OEM but I guess they're NLA.
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| brant |
Jun 16 2003, 10:49 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,625 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains 
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Jeff,
I don't think the stock bushings were ever Available, at least not as a bushing. They are molded in and probably are available if you want to buy an entire new front A-arm or rear Swing arm from the factory.... I don't know if a rear swing arm is still sold, but I'm sure it would be a few hundred each, if still sold new. Thus the problem. brant |
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| SirAndy |
Jun 16 2003, 11:23 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,649 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Lawrence @ Jun 16 2003, 09:26 AM) Why grooves on the inside? so they don't squiiiiek ... you fill it with lube. Andy |
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| Lawrence |
Jun 16 2003, 11:35 AM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,661 Joined: 5-February 03 Member No.: 244 Region Association: None |
Okay. I guess it's an excuse to buy a Dremel.
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| Joe Bob |
Jun 16 2003, 11:48 AM
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Retired admin, banned a few times Group: Members Posts: 17,427 Joined: 24-December 02 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 5 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Lawrence @ Jun 16 2003, 09:35 AM) Okay. I guess it's an excuse to buy a Dremel. When does someone NEED an excuse to buy a tool? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
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| Lawrence |
Jun 16 2003, 11:53 AM
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Senior Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 1,661 Joined: 5-February 03 Member No.: 244 Region Association: None |
When I just spent two thousand dollars on parts and powercoating supplies.
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| seanery |
Jun 16 2003, 12:23 PM
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waiting to rebuild whitey! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 15,852 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Indy Member No.: 100 Region Association: None |
and trust me THEY WILL SQUEEK!!!!!
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| Bleyseng |
Jun 16 2003, 12:41 PM
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Aircooled Baby! Group: Members Posts: 13,034 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Seattle, Washington (for now) Member No.: 24 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
Yeah, but the groves do help some. I am going to install grease fittings as soon as I get the chance. I would do that when everything is apart, Rusty. Save some time later...
I cut the groves at 3/8ths from the edges inside and outside on the bushings. Hasnt started squeaking yet..... The Dremel is nice for cutting the rust out of the body sheet metal too if you buy the little metal cutting wheels. You can cut some really small areas out cleanly with it if you take your time. Geoff |
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| Jeroen |
Jun 16 2003, 01:22 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,887 Joined: 24-December 02 From: The Netherlands Member No.: 3 Region Association: Europe |
Hey Lawrence,
IIRC I gave you two links to threads here on the BBS just last week. Read 'em, they've got good info on the rear bushings install! (you may have to scroll, because they might seem OT at the beginning) cheers, Jeroen |
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