T/A poly bushings
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Racer
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From: Mukilteo Washington
T/A poly bushings
I've got my off set t/a's in and shimmed (real nice stuff fron Van Steel) but I've learned on Fast Corvettes web site than I need to install washers between the poly bushings and shims, I didn't do this and am really frustrated at the idea of tearing all this back apart. This does makes sense because the bushings distort a little after installing the shims but if I can get away with out doing this I will, any advice?
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Racer
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From: Mukilteo Washington
Yes!!! Just got off the phone with Van Steel and no washers are required, I was confused because they sent me EVERYTHING I needed to finish this, I mean down to the last safety pin so I didn't give it much thought until I was checking out Fast Corvettes web site. 
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I don't know what they are talking about. There are 3 types of poly bushings. On one set made by VBP, actually uses shims to get the correct distance but you don't need washers with them either. Like I said, I don't know what they are talking about.
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The poly bushing set I bought (prothane) came with washers for the T/A bushings... to use presumably between the bushing itself and the shims. Not entirely sure what the purpose is... but I have them... and installed them.
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Racer
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Originally Posted by cmashark
can't find this "fast corvettes" website.
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Racer
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From: Mukilteo Washington
Originally Posted by cmashark
seems like a pretty good place (fast corvettes) i love the vintage racing pics. prices seem pretty good too.