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| SpecialK |
 Apr 6 2004, 03:04 AM
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aircraft surgeon  Group: Benefactors Posts: 3,211 Joined: 15-March 04 From: Pacific, MO Member No.: 1,797   |
Finally getting around to assembling my front suspension. I'm installing new polygraphite bushings and they're starting to piss me off!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/fighting19.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) , Are they usually rather tight (hell, I need a press) going on the suspension arm? Or am I doing something wrong here? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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| cha914 |
Apr 6 2004, 07:43 AM
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MUSR 8 - 5lug conversion done wed - drive 500miles thrus Group: Members Posts: 739 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Austin, TX Member No.: 63 |
Do a search for these bushings, there have been several threads about installing them. But yes, they are a pain in the ass, and if you don't fit them right like Chris said your suspension will just bind. It took me a good 2 days with various sanding devices and a dremel to get them to fit like I thought they should. I would recomend cutting the spiral grove in the center so you can pack more grease in them.
Good luck, Tony |
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Posts in this topic
SpecialK Is it supposed to be this hard? Apr 6 2004, 03:04 AM
thesey914 Yes. You need to use a press. Apr 6 2004, 04:11 AM Racer Chris Those bushings generally suck!
You don't w... Apr 6 2004, 05:37 AM Bleyseng :agree:
They should fit snugly but they shouldn... Apr 6 2004, 08:01 AM Eric_Shea I've done this on two suspensions in the last ... Apr 6 2004, 08:22 AM Eric_Shea Here's a set I blasted myself (easier to have ... Apr 6 2004, 09:03 AM Eric_Shea Cleaned... Apr 6 2004, 09:03 AM Eric_Shea Look down toward the bottom in this shot and you... Apr 6 2004, 09:11 AM jonwatts But if it doesn't bind how are you supposed to... Apr 6 2004, 09:29 AM Mueller damn Eric......building a museum piece or what??? ... Apr 6 2004, 09:39 AM Eric_Shea Thanks guys...
Brad Roberts Why is Mueller telling people how to install plast... Apr 6 2004, 09:49 AM
Mueller 'cause I'm a nice guy :)
besides, when he... Apr 6 2004, 09:52 AM
Eric_Shea He's been drinking... :DRUNK: Apr 6 2004, 10:00 AM
Mueller damn, I knew that picture would come back to haunt... Apr 6 2004, 10:02 AM
davep I remember one fellow tell me, years ago, to:
1) ... Apr 6 2004, 10:36 AM
SpecialK Thanks guy's! If it weren't for this,... Apr 6 2004, 10:49 AM
Mueller 'cause I'm a nice guy :)
besides, when he... Apr 6 2004, 09:52 AM Eric_Shea He's been drinking... :DRUNK: Apr 6 2004, 10:00 AM Mueller damn, I knew that picture would come back to haunt... Apr 6 2004, 10:02 AM davep I remember one fellow tell me, years ago, to:
1) ... Apr 6 2004, 10:36 AM SpecialK Thanks guy's! If it weren't for this,... Apr 6 2004, 10:49 AM |
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