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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! |
Montreal914 |
Nov 29 2020, 11:50 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,591 Joined: 8-August 10 From: Claremont, CA Member No.: 12,023 Region Association: Southern California |
Superhawk; Thank you for this very complete detailed explanation. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
So, unless I am mistaking, there is no rubber bushing option available today that is bonded to both the trailing arm and shaft that would recreate the factory setup, and there probably never will be. Which means that we are all stuck with this problem now or in the future, and will have to somehow compensate for this reduction of spring and dampening rate. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) To my knowledge the current market offering for these replacement are (...and please add): PolyBronze: Elephant Racing Rubber: Elephant Racing Rubber: 914Rubber Polyeurethane / Polygraphite: Various Exotic needle bearing and other mods: Custom |
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