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| technicalninja |
 Aug 27 2023, 09:27 PM
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I'm currently restoring the rear suspension on my 75 1.8l and wanted to get other's suggestions regarding rear bushings.
My shafts are fine and I'm planning on re-using them. I already have a set of bushings. Mine are the "Daystar" polygraphite set that you can get from multiple vendors. These are in AutoAtlanta packaging. These puppies fit stupid loose in the arms... I worry about squeaking... I don't like straight poly bushings for the most part. Would you use them? What grease would you use on them? Normal silicon grease for urethane bushings? 914Rubber has a rubber set that are reasonable. $ 44 PMB and Elephant racing have rubber sets that are far more costly. $92, $240 This car will be a mildly upgraded streetcar for enjoyment not competition. I'm leaning toward the 914Rubber set... What says the hive mind? |
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| yeahmag |
Aug 27 2023, 10:52 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,448 Joined: 18-April 05 From: Pasadena, CA Member No.: 3,946 Region Association: Southern California
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I've used a bunch of different rear bearing/bushing combos in the past: plastic, delrin, roller, all sucked. These are the best I've used and wholeheartedly endorse them.
https://www.rsrproducts.com/product-page/re...ear-bushing-set |
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| JamesM |
Aug 28 2023, 08:32 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,082 Joined: 6-April 06 From: Kearns, UT Member No.: 5,834 Region Association: Intermountain Region |
QUOTE(yeahmag @ Aug 27 2023, 08:52 PM)  I've used a bunch of different rear bearing/bushing combos in the past: plastic, delrin, roller, all sucked. These are the best I've used and wholeheartedly endorse them. https://www.rsrproducts.com/product-page/re...ear-bushing-set Nice! do they actually ship the rears now? For years all they had up was a cad drawing on their site. I have the RSR fronts and love them. Picked up a set of elephant rears for my current project but havent installed them yet. If rebel has the rears now i may have to go that route. |
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| mepstein |
Aug 28 2023, 08:44 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,876 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(JamesM @ Aug 28 2023, 10:32 AM) QUOTE(yeahmag @ Aug 27 2023, 08:52 PM) I've used a bunch of different rear bearing/bushing combos in the past: plastic, delrin, roller, all sucked. These are the best I've used and wholeheartedly endorse them. https://www.rsrproducts.com/product-page/re...ear-bushing-set Nice! do they actually ship the rears now? For years all they had up was a cad drawing on their site. I have the RSR fronts and love them. Picked up a set of elephant rears for my current project but havent installed them yet. If rebel has the rears now i may have to go that route. I talked to Clint about two weeks ago. It’s hit or miss to get him on the phone but it’s the best way to verify what’s in stock. |
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technicalninja Rear traling arm bushing selection Aug 27 2023, 09:27 PM
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I'm currently restoring the rear suspension o... Aug 27 2023, 09:44 PM r_towle Plastic bushings squeak.
I have tried a few…they... Aug 27 2023, 09:51 PM technicalninja Everything is apart and has been bead-blasted and ... Aug 27 2023, 10:19 PM Geezer914 Rubber bushings are fine for a street car to maint... Aug 28 2023, 05:35 AM Superhawk996 Ever stop and wonder why 99.99% of automotive OEMs... Aug 28 2023, 07:08 AM
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Ever stop and wonder why 99.99% of automotive OEM... Aug 28 2023, 09:16 AM technicalninja
I've used a bunch of different rear bearing/b... Aug 28 2023, 07:54 AM JamesM A couple things to consider with ANY of the single... Aug 28 2023, 08:50 AM Superhawk996
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The 2nd issue to co... Aug 28 2023, 12:00 PM burton73
I couple things to consider with ANY of the singl... Aug 28 2023, 02:16 PM sechszylinder
I couple things to consider with ANY of the singl... Aug 30 2023, 10:41 AM Geezer914 I bought my 914 for spirited driving. My roads ar... Aug 28 2023, 02:02 PM ClayPerrine I went through the whole delrin bushings and the n... Aug 31 2023, 10:16 AM Mikey914 Honestly, most folks wouldn’t be running enough ... Aug 31 2023, 01:10 PM mlindner I've the poly/bronze for a almost not street l... Aug 31 2023, 01:34 PM 914work I went back to a set of Elephant rubber bushings. ... Aug 31 2023, 03:05 PM ClayPerrine
I went back to a set of Elephant rubber bushings.... Sep 1 2023, 03:54 AM Superhawk996 Bottom line: pro driver on rubber bushings will s... Aug 31 2023, 06:46 PM technicalninja Thanks for all the replies.
I've decided to t... Aug 31 2023, 06:48 PM Matt Romanowski I run Tangerine Racing bushings in the race car. T... Sep 1 2023, 05:31 AM |
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