GB from 914Rubber.com A- Arm bushings CLOSING 12/23, $29/59 a set add tools for $30 adtnl. Reg price $48/80 |
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GB from 914Rubber.com A- Arm bushings CLOSING 12/23, $29/59 a set add tools for $30 adtnl. Reg price $48/80 |
Mikey914 |
Nov 30 2017, 11:50 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,648 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
As many of you may be aware there has been a "Cheap" option, that lets say brand "E" has done a video on notating that they are smaller than factory and change the pre-load on the arm.
Brand "U" lets call them has an install video saying that they have recreated the factory part with the same "type and amount of rubber being used" Technically not true because as shown in the video by brand E the durometer is definitely not the same from the deflection noted. With all the BS aside we have made a part like the factory bushing and a special tool to help install these. One of the problems with installation of this part is the end that brand E glosses over. When you get to the part where the tube holds that end from sliding down the shaft you have a "sharp edge" from the metal the rubber can catch on. If it catches you will scar the inside rubber. This will make a second attempt more difficult. We have made the delrin "tools" to allow you to use a 1/2" stainless rod with some nuts and large washers to install. There is a taper to allow the rubber to clear the edge of the A arm without catching it. I had Cary do up one for me and fully document this so that you will have some instruction as how to do this. We are currently compiling and putting this together now. Attached thumbnail(s) |
Mikey914 |
Feb 10 2018, 03:32 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,648 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
There is a plug on it. Thats good.
We are in the process right now of working on the install video. There are some tips and trick we want to impart to you. Im hoping to have this wrapoed up in about a week. The main things to remember are the bushings neet to be heated in boiling water and lots of lubrication, and yes lots of lubrication. You get my drift. You need to install as hot as possible and not let the edges tear up the inside of the bushings. You will want to set them to be in a neutral position. What is that. Where the should set when off of the car. . Take some pictures before you disassemble. This is always a good idea. I wish i had more for you right now, but we are having a 3rd party do this up and we are in the process of working out the technical info he needs to point out. These are a more challenging install if you have not done it before. Mark |
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