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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! |
iankarr |
Dec 29 2020, 09:57 AM
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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 |
Well...I went ahead and replaced the pivots and bushings. Pleasantly surprised at how easy it went after all I'd heard about discovering new expletives. I used the kit from 914 Rubber (which I believe is poly-graphite?) and a HF shop press. The new bushings seemed to have the same "gription" as the old, when fitting them in the arms. And the pivots seem to be held with about as much force...but of course I have no way of measuring that. Will report back once I've taken a ride.
Here's the video in case anyone wants to see the process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n37Yx7Nxil8 |
StarBear |
Dec 29 2020, 10:56 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,914 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States |
Well...I went ahead and replaced the pivots and bushings. Pleasantly surprised at how easy it went after all I'd heard about discovering new expletives. I used the kit from 914 Rubber (which I believe is poly-graphite?) and a HF shop press. The new bushings seemed to have the same "gription" as the old, when fitting them in the arms. And the pivots seem to be held with about as much force...but of course I have no way of measuring that. Will report back once I've taken a ride. Here's the video in case anyone wants to see the process. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n37Yx7Nxil8 WOW! So impressive. Yet another great job, Ian. |
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