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Trailing Arm Bushings, What material to select? |
malcolm2 |
Aug 28 2014, 03:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,747 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States |
I need to replace the rear wheel bearings, so "while I am in there" I will also tackle the bushings.
Rubber looks to be the OEM choice but is hard to find with the exception of the elephant racing kit that includes the shafts and install tools. $300+ I used the Elephant bushings on the front. I found poly-graphite to be the least expensive < $20 for a set of 4 bushings only With Delrin as the middle of the road choice. @ $50 for a set of 4 bushings only So what is the +/- of each material? Can you throw a few vendors out there? My car is a daily driver? Clark |
lonewolfe |
Aug 28 2014, 08:49 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 819 Joined: 12-September 11 From: Oakland, CA Member No.: 13,549 Region Association: Northern California |
Here's the link to the Rebelracingproducts.com page that shows their rear bushing set for the 914.
http://www.rebelracingproducts.com/SuspSteerpage2.html |
malcolm2 |
Aug 28 2014, 09:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,747 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States |
Here's the link to the Rebelracingproducts.com page that shows their rear bushing set for the 914. http://www.rebelracingproducts.com/SuspSteerpage2.html I guess i'll call. Need to ask if $199 does a car or a side. They spell it out on the part above for another car, but it is not clear for the 914. |
lonewolfe |
Aug 29 2014, 09:03 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 819 Joined: 12-September 11 From: Oakland, CA Member No.: 13,549 Region Association: Northern California |
Here's the link to the Rebelracingproducts.com page that shows their rear bushing set for the 914. http://www.rebelracingproducts.com/SuspSteerpage2.html I guess i'll call. Need to ask if $199 does a car or a side. They spell it out on the part above for another car, but it is not clear for the 914. That is for both sides! |
malcolm2 |
Aug 30 2014, 09:45 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,747 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States |
Here's the link to the Rebelracingproducts.com page that shows their rear bushing set for the 914. http://www.rebelracingproducts.com/SuspSteerpage2.html I guess i'll call. Need to ask if $199 does a car or a side. They spell it out on the part above for another car, but it is not clear for the 914. That is for both sides! Yes, I did get in touch Friday morning on the secondary phone #. He said they were out and they would be re-stocked shortly. He took my name and number. I asked what "shortly" meant and he said maybe 2 weeks. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) And yes on the SET. $199 for both rear pivot arms with 2 bushing each. I did get that confirmation. I'll give them two weeks then I have to get moving, so I'll do something else. love the hair (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving-girl.gif) Clark |
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