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| nsr-jamie |
 Jan 16 2011, 09:44 PM
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914 guy in Japan  Group: Members Posts: 1,182 Joined: 7-November 07 From: Nagoya, Japan Member No.: 8,305 Region Association: None  |
Hi, just about to pull apart my entire suspension for the big winter project...I have all my suspensions parts ready to go (Koni shocks,Tarret 19mm front bar and 150 pound springs).... the last part I want to replace is the suspension bushings....what I am asking here is what is everybody using for their cars? My car will be a high performance weekend fun car, occasionally driven to work on nice days, mostly weekend mountain driving and occasional autocrossing...looking for a nice sporty ride.
I know Weltmeister makes a complete kit that Automotion sells for around 70 dollars for the set....than I noticed Tangerine has their sets too, and I always hear good things about the Elephant Racing bushings.....I was thinking about going with the Elephant bushings but they are expensive. Is installing the bushings a major job? I have never done this kind of work before...if any body has any advice or some suggestions or other bushings please feel free to post and thank you Cheers (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
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| mrbubblehead |
Jan 16 2011, 10:23 PM
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Twodollardoug Group: Members Posts: 1,155 Joined: 17-December 10 From: calimesa ca. Member No.: 12,492 Region Association: Southern California |
i just installed elephant poly bronze on my rear trailing arms. the hardest part is getting the old rubbers out. a press was needed for mine.
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| phillstek |
Jan 16 2011, 10:28 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 350 Joined: 19-May 10 From: Byron Bay, Australia Member No.: 11,741 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(mrbubblehead @ Jan 17 2011, 03:23 PM)  i just installed elephant poly bronze on my rear trailing arms. the hardest part is getting the old rubbers out. a press was needed for mine. I just took to the old rubbers with a drill and they came out easy. Phil |
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| mrbubblehead |
Jan 16 2011, 10:30 PM
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Twodollardoug Group: Members Posts: 1,155 Joined: 17-December 10 From: calimesa ca. Member No.: 12,492 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(phillstek @ Jan 16 2011, 08:28 PM) QUOTE(mrbubblehead @ Jan 17 2011, 03:23 PM) i just installed elephant poly bronze on my rear trailing arms. the hardest part is getting the old rubbers out. a press was needed for mine. I just took to the old rubbers with a drill and they came out easy. Phil WOW! i tried that but gave up. i went out and bought a hydrolic press. ive always needed one, so it gave me a good excuse. |
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Posts in this topic
nsr-jamie Looking for some suspension bushing suggestions Jan 16 2011, 09:44 PM
SirAndy Oh boy ... :ducking for cover:
The suspension b... Jan 16 2011, 09:57 PM phillstek I've recently installed ER rear bushes in my c... Jan 16 2011, 10:26 PM mgardstr I'm glad you asked this question so I can ask ... Jan 16 2011, 10:39 PM
SirAndy When the new bushings are installed, should the ar... Jan 16 2011, 10:43 PM phillstek
When the new bushings are installed, should the a... Jan 17 2011, 12:06 AM SirAndy When you say roller bearings is that different to ... Jan 17 2011, 12:36 AM mgardstr SirAndy,
Which is best, sticking or not and what w... Jan 16 2011, 10:50 PM silver74insocal :idea: this sounds familiar :)
http://www.914wo... Jan 16 2011, 10:52 PM nsr-jamie
:idea: this sounds familiar :)
http://www.914w... Jan 17 2011, 03:27 AM r_towle Jamie,
If you are going stock and want a nice ride... Jan 16 2011, 10:57 PM nsr-jamie
Jamie,
If you are going stock and want a nice rid... Jan 17 2011, 03:30 AM pcar916 It's a matter of proper handling under heavy t... Jan 17 2011, 09:09 AM nsr-jamie
It's a matter of proper handling under heavy ... Jan 18 2011, 03:35 AM pcar916
... just curious how is your ride and what kind o... Jan 18 2011, 07:34 AM nsr-jamie
... just curious how is your ride and what kind ... Jan 19 2011, 06:22 AM r_towle I installed my bearings...its a simple process and... Jan 17 2011, 09:53 AM nsr-jamie
I installed my bearings...its a simple process an... Jan 18 2011, 03:32 AM nsr-jamie Where would be the best place to order Elephant bu... Jan 19 2011, 06:25 AM Als914
Where would be the best place to order Elephant b... Jan 20 2011, 11:24 AM tradisrad Elephant Racing is in San Jose. Give Chuck a call ... Jan 19 2011, 08:33 AM nsr-jamie
Elephant Racing is in San Jose. Give Chuck a call... Jan 19 2011, 09:14 AM pcar916 No experience with the Rebel Racing bushings but I... Jan 19 2011, 09:48 AM tradisrad Good point to mention removal of the rear rubber b... Jan 19 2011, 10:57 AM nsr-jamie Thanks!! This is super helpful!!... Jan 20 2011, 06:06 AM tradisrad Jamie,
You can do the work your self it is not tha... Jan 20 2011, 10:55 AM nsr-jamie
Jamie,
You can do the work your self it is not th... Jan 20 2011, 09:40 PM kg6dxn JB Weld is a two part steel based epoxy. About ... Jan 20 2011, 10:07 PM nsr-jamie Well, I stopped by the home center on the way home... Jan 21 2011, 05:41 AM tradisrad If you are installing Elephant poly bronze bushing... Jan 21 2011, 08:31 AM pcar916 JB-Weld is an epoxy that has steel (or something) ... Jan 21 2011, 08:39 AM jeff9146 Hi,
You can get JB WELD on Ebay, herewith a link :... Jan 22 2011, 05:39 PM Eric_Shea Further note with Poly-Bronze and JB Weld: JB Wel... Jan 22 2011, 10:30 PM rfuerst911sc Another data point. I have ER poly bronze bushings... Jan 23 2011, 05:40 AM |
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