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| bcheney |
 Aug 26 2006, 10:40 AM
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I have reconditioned the front suspension on my 75 914 2.0. everything has been powdercoated, a arms, carriers etc. I have installed new plastic poly bushings into the main carrier (the one closest to the steering rack). I am trying to install the a arm now and have had my ass properly kicked! I cannot get the a arm to slide into the bushing at the end closest to the steering carrier. I have tried constant pressure by hand arm and leg. I have tried tapping with a rubber mallet. The damn thing will not insert. It goes in about 1/4 - 1/2 inch and stops. Any tips???
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| Mueller |
Aug 26 2006, 11:31 AM
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914 Freak! Group: Members Posts: 17,146 Joined: 4-January 03 From: Antioch, CA Member No.: 87 Region Association: None 
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you have now made the ID of the mounts smaller and the OD of the a-arm bearing surface larger......you'll have to figure out what part to sand/Dremel to get a decent fit. You want the bushing to rotate on the a-arm and be somewhat tight in the mounts(not a press fit, just enough to prevent rotation) |
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bcheney front suspension install problems Aug 26 2006, 10:40 AM
Eric_Shea Am I readying this wrong?
The bushings go on the ... Aug 26 2006, 10:56 AM Eric_Shea One more thing that may or may not help.
When i... Aug 26 2006, 11:00 AM bcheney Yes it does. I may try the method of assembling ev... Aug 26 2006, 11:05 AM Eric_Shea QUOTE
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