ISO link for zerk install trailing arms |
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ISO link for zerk install trailing arms |
HalfMoon |
Jan 27 2014, 11:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 828 Joined: 13-November 12 From: Shenandoah Junction, WV Member No.: 15,144 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Jeez, I'm searching and searchin and finding toooo much info.
I seem to recall a thread (Eric?) and within the discussion was the importance (with photo's as I recall) of "where" the zerks are placed (and I think the drill and tap size as well) Errrrr Help? David |
Eric_Shea |
Jan 28 2014, 12:23 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Hard to describe.
I'll try to grab some pics tomorrow but until then, here goes. On the tall side (outer mount side); place the zerk .975" down from the lip and centered inside, facing the hub. On the short end (inside); same .975" off at a 45 deg angle off the bottom side (by the tabs). If you put them in the wrong spot, the zerk will hit the mount and break off. Drill size? Depends on the zerk. Small are 5x.8 and the normal metric are 6x1. Some are Merikan sizes as well... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
bulitt |
Jan 28 2014, 07:32 AM
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Achtzylinder Group: Members Posts: 4,188 Joined: 2-October 11 Member No.: 13,632 Region Association: South East States |
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HalfMoon |
Jan 28 2014, 09:03 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 828 Joined: 13-November 12 From: Shenandoah Junction, WV Member No.: 15,144 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
You win a prize! That was exactly the thread I was trying to re-find (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif) Should be a classic. I nominate! Thanks Bulitt! |
chads74 |
Jan 28 2014, 10:49 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 386 Joined: 13-March 12 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 14,252 Region Association: South East States |
I noticed the last couple days when getting out of my car I can hear the bushings squeek. What bushings would anyone suggest to replace for street use, or other fixes to eliminate the noise. TIA!
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Eric_Shea |
Jan 28 2014, 11:11 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
QUOTE What bushings would anyone suggest to replace for street use Rubber. Elephant rubber is about the only source right now. If you go with the poly, make sure it's the hardest poly as most of the poly bushings are soft and distort. Also, of you go poly make sure you install zerks as David here is doing. For street use, I "highly" recommend the Elephant rubber bushings. |
chads74 |
Jan 28 2014, 11:12 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 386 Joined: 13-March 12 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 14,252 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks Eric. Do you have a recommended supplier? Do you sell they?
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DRPHIL914 |
Jan 28 2014, 11:30 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,766 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
I know Eric carries these . when we did the group buy i had him install my new pivot shafts with new bushings, along with installation of the bearings and hubs. saved me a lot of time and trouble since i dont have a press. He can do all of that for you!
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chads74 |
Jan 28 2014, 12:12 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 386 Joined: 13-March 12 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 14,252 Region Association: South East States |
I found some on Eric's website. Thanks!
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DRPHIL914 |
Jan 28 2014, 05:13 PM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,766 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
Here are pictures of mine, PMB installed
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HalfMoon |
Jan 29 2014, 02:40 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 828 Joined: 13-November 12 From: Shenandoah Junction, WV Member No.: 15,144 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Excellant feedback on this topic.
Whatre' we likin for lubrication via the zerks on hard poly? |
CptTripps |
Jan 29 2014, 03:02 PM
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:: Punch and Pie :: Group: Members Posts: 3,584 Joined: 26-December 04 From: Mentor, OH Member No.: 3,342 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Ordered the hone from McMaster at 6:30 last night...and it showed up about an hour ago!
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chads74 |
Jan 29 2014, 06:59 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 386 Joined: 13-March 12 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 14,252 Region Association: South East States |
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914_teener |
Jan 29 2014, 07:26 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,198 Joined: 31-August 08 From: So. Cal Member No.: 9,489 Region Association: Southern California |
name='HalfMoon' date='Jan 29 2014, 12:40 PM' post='1990217']
Excellant feedback on this topic. Whatre' we likin for lubrication via the zerks on hard poly? [/quote] I am using this at Eric's suggestion with no squeeks or ill effects; https://www.google.com/shopping/product/161...ved=0CFgQ8wIwAA |
HalfMoon |
Jan 29 2014, 08:12 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 828 Joined: 13-November 12 From: Shenandoah Junction, WV Member No.: 15,144 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Here are pictures of mine, PMB installed You have to be careful with that inside fitting, if the arm goes too low (eg remove bottom shock bolt) it will snap off. Don't ask how I know this. Could you expand on this please? Perhaps a picture? In looking at the thread that Bullit so kindly posted and Eric's advice within it (ie-zerk placement correction) I want to make sure I'm understanding the position placement correctly. I'm assuming within that thread where Eric has advised the correct placement is in fact what your talking about. D Addedum-I think I see what your talking about and what your meaning was. So your saying, if and when you remove the lower shock bolt, the action of the trailing arm then dropping down can rotate the arm enough to snap the inside zerk fitting. Correct? Is there another placement point that could avoid this potential problem? |
HalfMoon |
Jan 29 2014, 08:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 828 Joined: 13-November 12 From: Shenandoah Junction, WV Member No.: 15,144 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
[quote name='914_teener' date='Jan 29 2014, 08:26 PM' post='1990329']
name='HalfMoon' date='Jan 29 2014, 12:40 PM' post='1990217'] Excellant feedback on this topic. Whatre' we likin for lubrication via the zerks on hard poly? [/quote] I am using this at Eric's suggestion with no squeeks or ill effects; https://www.google.com/shopping/product/161...ved=0CFgQ8wIwAA [/quote] If Eric suggested it then I'll go with that as well :-) Thanks buddy, D |
wndsnd |
Jan 29 2014, 09:52 PM
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You wanted a horse, but got a goat. Nobody wants a goat.... Group: Members Posts: 2,861 Joined: 12-February 12 From: North Shore, MA Member No.: 14,124 Region Association: North East States |
Just had to read this to find out what a zerk is........ (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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chads74 |
Jan 30 2014, 09:57 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 386 Joined: 13-March 12 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 14,252 Region Association: South East States |
Here are pictures of mine, PMB installed You have to be careful with that inside fitting, if the arm goes too low (eg remove bottom shock bolt) it will snap off. Don't ask how I know this. Could you expand on this please? Perhaps a picture? In looking at the thread that Bullit so kindly posted and Eric's advice within it (ie-zerk placement correction) I want to make sure I'm understanding the position placement correctly. I'm assuming within that thread where Eric has advised the correct placement is in fact what your talking about. D Addedum-I think I see what your talking about and what your meaning was. So your saying, if and when you remove the lower shock bolt, the action of the trailing arm then dropping down can rotate the arm enough to snap the inside zerk fitting. Correct? Is there another placement point that could avoid this potential problem? Exactly! If the trailing arm is unbolted from the shock and lowered too much then the narutal movement of the arm will snap off the zerk fitting. I am not sure that there is a better place to put the zerk on the inboard side, so make sure if you lower the trailing arm you watch the fittting and make sure it doesn't make contact with the body. It doesn't take much to snap it off, just the weight of the arm is more then enough. |
HalfMoon |
Jan 30 2014, 11:19 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 828 Joined: 13-November 12 From: Shenandoah Junction, WV Member No.: 15,144 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Here are pictures of mine, PMB installed You have to be careful with that inside fitting, if the arm goes too low (eg remove bottom shock bolt) it will snap off. Don't ask how I know this. Could you expand on this please? Perhaps a picture? In looking at the thread that Bullit so kindly posted and Eric's advice within it (ie-zerk placement correction) I want to make sure I'm understanding the position placement correctly. I'm assuming within that thread where Eric has advised the correct placement is in fact what your talking about. D Addedum-I think I see what your talking about and what your meaning was. So your saying, if and when you remove the lower shock bolt, the action of the trailing arm then dropping down can rotate the arm enough to snap the inside zerk fitting. Correct? Is there another placement point that could avoid this potential problem? Exactly! If the trailing arm is unbolted from the shock and lowered too much then the narutal movement of the arm will snap off the zerk fitting. I am not sure that there is a better place to put the zerk on the inboard side, so make sure if you lower the trailing arm you watch the fittting and make sure it doesn't make contact with the body. It doesn't take much to snap it off, just the weight of the arm is more then enough. Sage advice (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Thanks for dat buddy! |
chads74 |
Jan 30 2014, 11:29 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 386 Joined: 13-March 12 From: Tampa, FL Member No.: 14,252 Region Association: South East States |
Here are pictures of mine, PMB installed You have to be careful with that inside fitting, if the arm goes too low (eg remove bottom shock bolt) it will snap off. Don't ask how I know this. Could you expand on this please? Perhaps a picture? In looking at the thread that Bullit so kindly posted and Eric's advice within it (ie-zerk placement correction) I want to make sure I'm understanding the position placement correctly. I'm assuming within that thread where Eric has advised the correct placement is in fact what your talking about. D Addedum-I think I see what your talking about and what your meaning was. So your saying, if and when you remove the lower shock bolt, the action of the trailing arm then dropping down can rotate the arm enough to snap the inside zerk fitting. Correct? Is there another placement point that could avoid this potential problem? Exactly! If the trailing arm is unbolted from the shock and lowered too much then the narutal movement of the arm will snap off the zerk fitting. I am not sure that there is a better place to put the zerk on the inboard side, so make sure if you lower the trailing arm you watch the fittting and make sure it doesn't make contact with the body. It doesn't take much to snap it off, just the weight of the arm is more then enough. Sage advice (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Thanks for dat buddy! No prob. Hope some one else doesn't have to learn the hard way |
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