Urethane bushing question
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Le Mans Master
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From: Orlando Floriduh
Urethane bushing question
My 69 has urethane control arm bushings. The bolts seem to get loose over time because they can't lock onto the center piece like OEM bushings. I had another corvette that had urethane bushings and it had the same problem. I had to check them often and they always were a little loose. I even tried "680" loctite. So if any of you guys have urethane bushing be sure to check them from time to time. Any Ideas how to prevent this ? :cry
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Re: Urethane bushing question (silvervetteman)
I too have the same problem with my controll arm bushing bolts comming loose. I have made it a regular stop on my frequent check list. Every time I check the fluids, I also check the controll arm bolts. It would be nice to find a permanent fix.
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Re: Urethane bushing question (Racer16k)
The first time mine loosened up the bolt actually fell all the way out. Then the bushing itself fell out also. I could tell the car was handling funny. When I got home I found the bushing in the driveway. I sure got lucky that it fell out there. I slid it back in with a new bolt and washer. Since then they have come loose one more time. Im always checkin em now.
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Re: Urethane bushing question (silvervetteman)
I have had a Vette Brakes poly adjustable strut rod set under my car for allmost 6 years now, and it's been fine...I suspect the stock type rods probably are elongated in the loop ends, found that once on another car, thin metal, small diameter compared to the VB strut rods....
I just a month ago had to replace my VB rod bushings, finally just worn out...
GENE
I just a month ago had to replace my VB rod bushings, finally just worn out...
GENE
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Le Mans Master
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Re: Urethane bushing question (mrvette)
Thanks for the replies... I guess I'll just check the control arm bolts from time to time. :chevy
[Modified by silvervetteman, 6:02 AM 3/31/2002]
[Modified by silvervetteman, 6:02 AM 3/31/2002]
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Re: Urethane bushing question (Jvette73)
OH for christsakes, too early in the morning, not enough coffee....too much boating yesterday, wife got sick on open ocean, up most of the nite...oh well...
at any rate, I have upper and lower controll arm poly bushings for 6 years now also. and never had a bolt loosen up, never...all I did was tighten down with an air hammer...
GENE
at any rate, I have upper and lower controll arm poly bushings for 6 years now also. and never had a bolt loosen up, never...all I did was tighten down with an air hammer...
GENE
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Re: Urethane bushing question (mrvette)
Mrvette, :lol: :lol: :lol: Hope the wife feels better. Hey man, if you stay up long enough you might be able to catch a buzz from sleep deprivation :cheers:
