Poly Bushings?
08-15-2008, 05:00 PM
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Le Mans Master
08-15-2008, 05:06 PM
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Race Director
08-15-2008, 08:28 PM
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If you want to see how the rubber moves, see this Chris Ingle (www.tracktapes.com) video. The differential motion is because the mounts are broken, but look at the lower rear control arm bushings move! You need much less static camber with poly because they don't move like this.
08-16-2008, 02:58 AM
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Le Mans Master
I also use a ball joint press (required), 20 ton shop press (nice to have 
- but not required) and a sawzall (beats the hacksaw method). Depending on the brand you replace with you may need some snapring pliers for the front uppers.
- but not required) and a sawzall (beats the hacksaw method). Depending on the brand you replace with you may need some snapring pliers for the front uppers.
08-16-2008, 05:05 AM
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Race Director
A vice + some CRC helps with removing the upper front "A" arm bushings.
08-16-2008, 10:13 AM
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When I did my bushing I drilled several holes through the rubber bushings which relieved enough pressure so I could drive them out. A good vice is very helpful also. Besides holding the A-arm while I drilled I used it as a press to put the poly bushing in.
I used a synthetic lube that has teflon in it. I made sure that every surface had a thin layer of lube on it. car squeaks like hell now. but does preform better on track. Now i need to learn how to stay on track to really benefit from the improvement.
I used a synthetic lube that has teflon in it. I made sure that every surface had a thin layer of lube on it. car squeaks like hell now. but does preform better on track. Now i need to learn how to stay on track to really benefit from the improvement.
08-16-2008, 01:52 PM
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Le Mans Master
If you want to see how the rubber moves, see this Chris Ingle (www.tracktapes.com) video. The differential motion is because the mounts are broken, but look at the lower rear control arm bushings move! You need much less static camber with poly because they don't move like this.
