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post Nov 8 2018, 09:12 AM
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Anyone have tips on removing the rubber bushings from the front shock alignment plate/mount without destroying them? I'd like to take this apart to clean and repaint but the bushings look great and I'd like to reuse them.

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Luke M
post Nov 8 2018, 10:12 AM
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I'm working on the this as well. I used my hydraulic press to press out the old bushings. The factory bushing is one piece while the replacement bushings are two pieces. It's gonna pop that old bushing right out but be careful as the steel housing may jump up a little. Keep your fingers clear. Make sure you order and get the correct set. The 914 uses a different upper bushing vs the 911. I know this for a fact. The replacement set that I purchased does not fit the upper part of the bushing housing.


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post Nov 8 2018, 10:38 AM
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QUOTE(Luke M @ Nov 8 2018, 11:12 AM) *

I'm working on the this as well. I used my hydraulic press to press out the old bushings. The factory bushing is one piece while the replacement bushings are two pieces. It's gonna pop that old bushing right out but be careful as the steel housing may jump up a little. Keep your fingers clear. Make sure you order and get the correct set. The 914 uses a different upper bushing vs the 911. I know this for a fact. The replacement set that I purchased does not fit the upper part of the bushing housing.

This has me confused. I'm sure the 914 and 911 bushings are the same as well as the strut top camber plate.

Edit - I took a look. 2 different bushings depending on the year.

911 341 018 01 - '65-'70 911, 912, 930, 914
911 341 018 00 - '71-'89 911, 912, 930, 914

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QUOTE(mepstein @ Nov 8 2018, 09:38 AM) *

QUOTE(Luke M @ Nov 8 2018, 11:12 AM) *

I'm working on the this as well. I used my hydraulic press to press out the old bushings. The factory bushing is one piece while the replacement bushings are two pieces. It's gonna pop that old bushing right out but be careful as the steel housing may jump up a little. Keep your fingers clear. Make sure you order and get the correct set. The 914 uses a different upper bushing vs the 911. I know this for a fact. The replacement set that I purchased does not fit the upper part of the bushing housing.

This has me confused. I'm sure the 914 and 911 bushings are the same as well as the strut top camber plate.

Edit - I took a look. 2 different bushings depending on the year.

911 341 018 01 - '65-'70 911, 912, 930, 914
911 341 018 00 - '71-'89 911, 912, 930, 914

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Sorry if I've hijacked the op thread but figured this may help others as well.


I was working on my issue with Bruce when he was at Pelican Parts.
Bruce left there a few weeks ago and I have yet to hear back from anyone else.
My bushings where ordered for my 70 914-6 but they do not fit the housings.
From what Bruce told me the manufacture caught on when someone had the same issue as me. The issue has been resolved at the manufacture's end now.

The 914 needs an upper bushing with a tapered end while the 911 is like the pic I posted. I'm not sure if that carries throughout all 70-76 914's . I'm currently looking for some 911 housings to fit my current bushings. That's my fix for now.
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post Nov 8 2018, 12:29 PM
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QUOTE(Luke M @ Nov 8 2018, 12:50 PM) *

QUOTE(mepstein @ Nov 8 2018, 09:38 AM) *

QUOTE(Luke M @ Nov 8 2018, 11:12 AM) *

I'm working on the this as well. I used my hydraulic press to press out the old bushings. The factory bushing is one piece while the replacement bushings are two pieces. It's gonna pop that old bushing right out but be careful as the steel housing may jump up a little. Keep your fingers clear. Make sure you order and get the correct set. The 914 uses a different upper bushing vs the 911. I know this for a fact. The replacement set that I purchased does not fit the upper part of the bushing housing.

This has me confused. I'm sure the 914 and 911 bushings are the same as well as the strut top camber plate.

Edit - I took a look. 2 different bushings depending on the year.

911 341 018 01 - '65-'70 911, 912, 930, 914
911 341 018 00 - '71-'89 911, 912, 930, 914

@LukeM


Sorry if I've hijacked the op thread but figured this may help others as well.


I was working on my issue with Bruce when he was at Pelican Parts.
Bruce left there a few weeks ago and I have yet to hear back from anyone else.
My bushings where ordered for my 70 914-6 but they do not fit the housings.
From what Bruce told me the manufacture caught on when someone had the same issue as me. The issue has been resolved at the manufacture's end now.

The 914 needs an upper bushing with a tapered end while the 911 is like the pic I posted. I'm not sure if that carries throughout all 70-76 914's . I'm currently looking for some 911 housings to fit my current bushings. That's my fix for now.

It looks like the switch over year was 70-71. I know I have a bunch of the later ones, I'll have to pull the ones from my early 70 - 914 and see what the difference is.
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