Side shift coupler bushing Options

[R Dub]

Was driving the 914 to work the other day and half way there I couldn't get 4th and barley was able to get 5th. After inspection the side coupler bushing broke. I can get the plastic or rubber ones from 914Rubber for pretty cheap but I saw Pelican Parts has these brass ones. Are the brass ones worth the additional cost? Anyone have any experience with them?

[Mikey914]

The brass are nice in theory. Rememer the originals lasted decades, so yes we are seeing more that need to be replaced, but either one you put in is likely to be the last time you have to mess with it.

The nylon has some give to it, this facilitates an easier install and some accomidation of variances from temperature change and wear.

The brass will simply take up some of the ability to have flexability.

Think of it as analog vs digital. You can have a high degree of accuracy woth analog ...say 99.5%, the digital is 100%, but it has less margin for adjustment and compensation of variations in temperature.

So yoy can choose either, but they bith havevpros and cons.
It is my opinion that the OEM style offer the best bang for the buck, but to each thier own.

[930cabman]

The brass are nice in theory. Rememer the originals lasted decades, so yes we are seeing more that need to be replaced, but either one you put in is likely to be the last time you have to mess with it.

The nylon has some give to it, this facilitates an easier install and some accomidation of variances from temperature change and wear.

The brass will simply take up some of the ability to have flexability.

Think of it as analog vs digital. You can have a high degree of accuracy woth analog ...say 99.5%, the digital is 100%, but it has less margin for adjustment and compensation of variations in temperature.

So yoy can choose either, but they bith havevpros and cons.
It is my opinion that the OEM style offer the best bang for the buck, but to each thier own.

Agreed and disagreed

Brass is too rigid, a bit of give is good here

Yes the originals lasted for decades, but new factory originals are too sloppy for my liking.

New Delrin with tighter tolerances works well for me.

[dr914@autoatlanta.com]

the after market delrin are the way to go, perfect fit not sloppy what so ever

The brass are nice in theory. Rememer the originals lasted decades, so yes we are seeing more that need to be replaced, but either one you put in is likely to be the last time you have to mess with it.

The nylon has some give to it, this facilitates an easier install and some accomidation of variances from temperature change and wear.

The brass will simply take up some of the ability to have flexability.

Think of it as analog vs digital. You can have a high degree of accuracy woth analog ...say 99.5%, the digital is 100%, but it has less margin for adjustment and compensation of variations in temperature.

So yoy can choose either, but they bith havevpros and cons.
It is my opinion that the OEM style offer the best bang for the buck, but to each thier own.

Agreed and disagreed

Brass is too rigid, a bit of give is good here

Yes the originals lasted for decades, but new factory originals are too sloppy for my liking.

New Delrin with tighter tolerances works well for me.