So pretty sure this is wrong!
Melting Slicks
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The previous two posts have nailed this issue!!!!!!
I think I can remember that some drag racing enthusiasts were replacing the rubber bushing with a solid aluminum fitting. I never paid much attention to posts about this, except that I was left with the impression that it was not a good idea for street use.
I think I can remember that some drag racing enthusiasts were replacing the rubber bushing with a solid aluminum fitting. I never paid much attention to posts about this, except that I was left with the impression that it was not a good idea for street use.
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I could show you Bubba's handy work all over this car! If you look at my avatar you see the wonderful 10" Cragars SS's with the 50 series tires, this was accomplished by inserting a 3/4"x11/2" galvanized (to prevent rust of course) nipple under the spring, this allowed the tire to hang out 70's style!
Peeking out just at the bottom of the rotor ....
Thanks for the input guys.
Dave
Peeking out just at the bottom of the rotor ....
Thanks for the input guys.
Dave
Last edited by The Phantom; Apr 7, 2015 at 05:40 PM.
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Back in the early 90s, when I "went through" the '79 that my wife had at the time, I replaced this bushing with a polyurethane piece, as well as replaced most of the other worn rubber bushings with poly replacements. She drove the car for another 4-5 years without issue, before selling it and buying something else.