Trailing Arm Bushings, What material to select? |
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Trailing Arm Bushings, What material to select? |
malcolm2 |
Aug 28 2014, 03:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,745 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States |
I need to replace the rear wheel bearings, so "while I am in there" I will also tackle the bushings.
Rubber looks to be the OEM choice but is hard to find with the exception of the elephant racing kit that includes the shafts and install tools. $300+ I used the Elephant bushings on the front. I found poly-graphite to be the least expensive < $20 for a set of 4 bushings only With Delrin as the middle of the road choice. @ $50 for a set of 4 bushings only So what is the +/- of each material? Can you throw a few vendors out there? My car is a daily driver? Clark |
malcolm2 |
Sep 17 2014, 03:47 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,745 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States |
Thanks for the info Chris, but yes the teflon impregnated poly bushings are installed in the tube. Seems to be a stainless steel tube. I don't think I would be set up to weld that material. I bet you tell your customers that is how yours go together? Maybe before they buy? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
Pictures in previous post from Lonewolf. So here is a short video of the product. I have not installed the pivot arm. Mine are bad. Our friend Bruce has shipped me two and 4 nuts all freshly zinc plated, so it will be some time before I can do much more here.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chair.gif) Maybe Clint will call me back before the arms arrive. Clark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGWdoG1fhjk |
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