Rear LCA re-install - VB&P Poly Bushings
10-26-2014, 02:25 PM
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Racer
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Rear LCA re-install - VB&P Poly Bushings
Guys, I am reading some posts regarding grinding the front cradle of the rear LCA mount. I've also read some comments about shaving the front poly bushing of the rear LCA to get a good fit (mostly comments about the Pfadt poly kit, I have the VB&P kit since Pfadt is a goner).
Anyone have some advise on the best way to reinstall the arms? I couldn't get either side of the car done -- the front knuckle just doesn't want to fit into the cradle with the VB&P kit as it is. I feel like I have the new bushings / caps pressed tight and there isn't anything to reduce at this point.
Thanks!
Dan
Anyone have some advise on the best way to reinstall the arms? I couldn't get either side of the car done -- the front knuckle just doesn't want to fit into the cradle with the VB&P kit as it is. I feel like I have the new bushings / caps pressed tight and there isn't anything to reduce at this point.
Thanks!
Dan
Last edited by DannyBoyC6; 10-26-2014 at 02:35 PM. Reason: clarification
10-27-2014, 10:14 AM
#2
Melting Slicks
I would test fit each new bushing to make sure they fit inside the cradle before pressing them into the control arms. You might have to shave down some of them on the inside to fit. If they don't fit after pressing in the control arms then you might have to shave down the outside of one of the bushings. I would not grind on the cradle.
10-27-2014, 11:52 AM
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Guys, I am reading some posts regarding grinding the front cradle of the rear LCA mount. I've also read some comments about shaving the front poly bushing of the rear LCA to get a good fit (mostly comments about the Pfadt poly kit, I have the VB&P kit since Pfadt is a goner).
Anyone have some advise on the best way to reinstall the arms? I couldn't get either side of the car done -- the front knuckle just doesn't want to fit into the cradle with the VB&P kit as it is. I feel like I have the new bushings / caps pressed tight and there isn't anything to reduce at this point.
Thanks!
Dan
Anyone have some advise on the best way to reinstall the arms? I couldn't get either side of the car done -- the front knuckle just doesn't want to fit into the cradle with the VB&P kit as it is. I feel like I have the new bushings / caps pressed tight and there isn't anything to reduce at this point.
Thanks!
Dan
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