Full Version: Front suspension advice
I need to replace the camber plate bushings. Any good upgrade over the stock setup? I see the mono ball kits but don't have money to burn. Not opposed to an upgrade, Just don't want to throw money away. For something I won't be able to tell a difference from. So what say you? Anything you guys would recommend over stock?
not a track car so go stock
Elephant? The rubber two piece ones aren't too pricey?
http://www.elephantracing.com/suspension/r...berbushings.htm
http://www.elephantracing.com/suspension/r...berbushings.htm
Have them out & almost ready for powder coating. I need to get the inserts out of my Boge struts. I need a special tool of course 
. Anybody local have one handy?
. Anybody local have one handy?
QUOTE(JRust @ Mar 10 2015, 09:18 PM) 
Have them out & almost ready for powder coating. I need to get the inserts out of my Boge struts. I need a special tool of course
. Anybody local have one handy?I just took the inserts out of my Boge struts, I used a 24" pipe wrench on the retainer. just clamped them in the vice on the caliper mounts. don't clamp them on the tubes they're not real thick.
QUOTE(JRust @ Mar 10 2015, 05:18 PM)
Have them out & almost ready for powder coating. I need to get the inserts out of my Boge struts. I need a special tool of course
. Anybody local have one handy?Channel locks?
Or a large punch and hammer.
i used a pipe wrench
IIRC GPR sells the Delrin version of those Elephant Bushes for about .5 that $.
QUOTE(rdauenhauer @ Mar 10 2015, 08:56 PM)
IIRC GPR sells the Delrin version of those Elephant Bushes for about .5 that $.
Got a link I couldn't find it on their site
Elephant is bank. That is one of the drawbacks. I was in their booth at the swap meet on Sunday.
All of the parts I saw were NICE.
All of the parts I saw were NICE.
Genius Rob! Channel locks & they came off easy. I tried a punch but just barely the other day. Didn't want to screw them up so stopped. They weren't as stuck as I thought. So all apart & heading to powder coaters tomorrow I hope. If only I didn't have to work 
. Damn place is 10 min from my house. Of course I work 45min from my house. So getting off at 5 & getting there before 5 is a bit of a challenge
. Damn place is 10 min from my house. Of course I work 45min from my house. So getting off at 5 & getting there before 5 is a bit of a challenge
QUOTE(JRust @ Mar 10 2015, 09:15 PM)
QUOTE(rdauenhauer @ Mar 10 2015, 08:56 PM)
IIRC GPR sells the Delrin version of those Elephant Bushes for about .5 that $.
Got a link I couldn't find it on their site
Call
Delrin is a bad idea in that location IMO.
The shaft has some eccentric motion as the suspension moves.
Delrin won't allow that eccentric motion as the rubber bushes do.
The shaft has some eccentric motion as the suspension moves.
Delrin won't allow that eccentric motion as the rubber bushes do.
Ours are polyurethane, not delrin. They are a little firmer than the stock rubber but compliant enough to avoid the issue Chris mentioned.
Link: GPR poly strut mount inserts
$79 shipped for 914world folks.
Also, I have an idea for rubber replacement if anyone wants to beta test.
Link: GPR poly strut mount inserts
$79 shipped for 914world folks.
Also, I have an idea for rubber replacement if anyone wants to beta test.
My Bad. Thanks Brian
QUOTE(Brian_Boss @ Mar 12 2015, 03:38 PM)
Ours are polyurethane, not delrin.
Polyurethane is used a lot for aftermarket automotive bushings.
QUOTE(Brian_Boss @ Mar 12 2015, 01:38 PM)
Ours are polyurethane, not delrin. They are a little firmer than the stock rubber but compliant enough to avoid the issue Chris mentioned.
Link: GPR poly strut mount inserts
$79 shipped for 914world folks.
Also, I have an idea for rubber replacement if anyone wants to beta test.
Just ordered them along with Bearings. My newly powder coated strut housings will be complete now
. Thanks for the help Brian
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