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post May 20 2003, 05:53 PM
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Hi All! I'm in dire need of a replacement bushing for my left rear control arm. I can't seem to find a replacement part number. Can anybody point me in the right direction? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
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Brad Roberts
post May 20 2003, 06:08 PM
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You wont find one.

You have to convert the car over to Welt plastic/urethane bushings or replace the control arm with another worn out rubber impregnated rear control arm.

Or.. step up and GO ROLLER baby.

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post May 20 2003, 07:18 PM
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Does that mean Mike M's fancy new bearings work for the rear? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mellow.gif)
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post May 20 2003, 07:20 PM
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He has a rear bearing kit. I just did ANOTHER install yesterday/today.

Smooth as silk.

I'm pretty sure they will be added to every car I build from now on out.


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post May 21 2003, 06:39 AM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon14.gif) how much does that ruun for front and back rollers
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post May 21 2003, 12:52 PM
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Brad, Mike, I am very intrigued with using the roller setup on my car but a comment I think Brad made on another thread about periodic dissasembly has me concerned. Living here in the PNW its often Freakin WET! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) so maintenance is my issue?
Is it possible to tap the bushing "collar" for a zerk fitting so you could grease the assmb. when needed w/o removal and dissassembly?
Or is it more an issue of grit contaminantion?
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post May 21 2003, 01:00 PM
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I'm going roller too! Sent my check off to Mike (Mueller) today. Yipee!

There's a thread on the Pelican 911 forum about bronze bushings in case you're interested.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showthread....ighlight=bronze

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post May 21 2003, 01:47 PM
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In the Grassroots Motorsport magazine 914 Project Car a couple of months ago they installed a front and rear roller bearing set and were happy with the results. The supplier was from the North-East, I think, and the total price was around $800. Has anyone looked into this option? Does Mike offer front and rear, or only rear? Price?

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post May 21 2003, 01:52 PM
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They used units from Shine Racing in Mass.
Mike makes f & r.
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post May 21 2003, 02:18 PM
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Mike offers both front & rear.

I've seen them and they are very nice!
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post May 21 2003, 02:54 PM
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Hey Mark,

Sorry to take so long to get back to you....swamped right now, in fact I was working until 3:30 AM to finish a rear kit to send back East today.
(he is running the Shine kit on front)

Mine;
Fronts: 400
Rears: 400

Thiers;
Fronts: 485
Rears: 485

Discounts for multiple purchases (more than one car)

rdauenhauer,
Use in the wet should not be a problem if good quailty grease is used, in fact boat trailer wheel bearing grease would be ideal. The rears have an o-ring.

The fronts use an o-ring and RTV for sealing, a zerk fitting could be installed, but it would require match drilling after assembly, not that hard, but I could draw it up to make it owner optional.

As long as one does not directly steam wash or pressure wash the suspension points, the grease is not going to go anywhere.

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post May 21 2003, 07:10 PM
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I pulled them apart to check them (street car after two years).. and report back on what I found (with NO seals or RTV used).. they where fine. Jeroen was with me.. I asked to carefully inspect the bearings for wear (so I would have a second set of eyes).. again they looked new.


After you ride in a car with them installed (and heavy springs/shocks) you will NEVER think about Welt bushings again. It smooths out the heaviest sprung cars out there.. the shocks actually work. The car will glide over pot holes/berms...LOL

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post May 21 2003, 10:45 PM
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Brad, you're making this way too hard to resist. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Now I've gotta work them into the budget.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
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post May 22 2003, 12:36 AM
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Mikey... here you go:

I assembled "another" arm for the HPH race car tonight and shot some good pics.

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post May 22 2003, 12:36 AM
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post May 22 2003, 12:37 AM
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post May 22 2003, 10:37 AM
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Hey Mark,

Does the 'Capt'n know?

I'd imagine he'd be against these with a vengance (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ar15.gif)

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post May 22 2003, 11:03 AM
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Yep...and we should all take our braided brake lines off before they fail.

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post May 22 2003, 04:40 PM
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To be honest, Mike, the Cap'n had never seen one go bad until my car. Figures mine would be the first. I just yanked an arm off one of my parts cars this morning, and next week when I'm at the shop I'll put it on. That should do me until I can scrape together the cash for a set of rollers from you. John hasn't said anything about not liking them, or the idea of them, so I'd say that's a good thing. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I think they'll be great on Dad's Car, if I ever get the pans welded in. Gotta keep the Blue car running for now. At least I have on to drive. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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