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Should I or shouldn't I, to bush or not |
iankarr |
Nov 27 2020, 03:17 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,481 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Hi Guys,
I've disassembled the rear of the bumblebee and the control arm pivots and bushings look to be in good shape. My plan was to blast and powdercoat the control arms, which would require removing the pivots/bushings (due to the heat)...but I hear re-installing these can be a beeotch. And I generally prefer keeping as much OEM as possible. So...do you think it's worth leaving the bushings and pivots alone and just painitng the arms? I'm aiming for this bumblebee to be a solid #2 car when done. Thoughts? Thanks! |
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Nov 27 2020, 03:36 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,509 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California |
Too bad we're 2000 miles apart. We could do a video that would simplify this process for others. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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iankarr |
Nov 27 2020, 04:10 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K Group: Members Posts: 2,481 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
Too bad we're 2000 miles apart. We could do a video that would simplify this process for others. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I think you just tipped the scales, Kent. Part of why I got this BB was to do videos documenting every step of restoration. Thanks for reminding me why I shouldn't skip this. I'm happy to take your reccos, though! I remember @eric_shea talking about how the bushings need to be jb welded in to the arm. Any other tips? @Superhawk996 you make valid points. Do you think that the modern replacements are inferior...or just different? Thanks, everyone for chiming in. And Jeffrrey @914_7T3 ...wow! |
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