strut rod shell?
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strut rod shell?
Hey guys im still working on the energy suspension bushing kit on the rear suspension and i have a couple of
questions and need help from the pros/
1) on the strut rod what are the shells they speak of? im afraid i threw mines away. as of now i have the strut rod with different size holes on the end. it says i have to reuse my metal sleeve? with is this and how would i re order one if need be?
2) (PLEASE DON'T LAUGH AT ME TOO HARD) I HAVE THAT STICK *** LUBE FROM THE KIT ON THE ALUMINUM PARTS FROM INSTALLING DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY TRICKS ON GETTING THIS STUFF OFF?
questions and need help from the pros/
1) on the strut rod what are the shells they speak of? im afraid i threw mines away. as of now i have the strut rod with different size holes on the end. it says i have to reuse my metal sleeve? with is this and how would i re order one if need be?
2) (PLEASE DON'T LAUGH AT ME TOO HARD) I HAVE THAT STICK *** LUBE FROM THE KIT ON THE ALUMINUM PARTS FROM INSTALLING DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY TRICKS ON GETTING THIS STUFF OFF?
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I'll guess that you're trying to remove the sticky grease you used from the aluminum parts. If so, brake cleaner usually works pretty well as does any solvent based wax & grease remover.
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Typically poly bushings do not get installed inside the OE bushing shells, so this surprises me.
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Yep...
I'd call the mfg and get some more sleeves or shells...the steel sleeve I have seen re-used but not the bushing.The "kit" mfg should be able to provide replacements or the specs so you can find something locally.
In regard to your aluminium....
IF you can be carefull and are willing to work at it just a little....
Eagle-1etching aluminum wheel wash will clean up any strut or dog bone or even the bat-wing BUT you absolutely cannot allow even the fumes to get on or near the composite leaf spring..it'll break it. Chemical reaction that GM issued a bulletin regarding the cracking of springs when exposed to certain automotive chemicals...ask me how I know..
The wash makes the alum look like new but you have to keep it off of plastics and rubber, or any resin based product. Apply, scrub if necessary, wait, rinse with water. Brand new.
I'd call the mfg and get some more sleeves or shells...the steel sleeve I have seen re-used but not the bushing.The "kit" mfg should be able to provide replacements or the specs so you can find something locally.
In regard to your aluminium....
IF you can be carefull and are willing to work at it just a little....
Eagle-1etching aluminum wheel wash will clean up any strut or dog bone or even the bat-wing BUT you absolutely cannot allow even the fumes to get on or near the composite leaf spring..it'll break it. Chemical reaction that GM issued a bulletin regarding the cracking of springs when exposed to certain automotive chemicals...ask me how I know..
The wash makes the alum look like new but you have to keep it off of plastics and rubber, or any resin based product. Apply, scrub if necessary, wait, rinse with water. Brand new.
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i called Energy suspension to try and get a replacement from them, they told me to check a junk yard./ cause id never find another one this is holding up the rebuilding of the suspension. anyone happen to have a spare???? id pay of course
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What year suspension are you using ?
As I said earlier, there are zero parts re-used from my 86 OEM bushings. I just finished the ES installation from front to back.
Also, as I stated in your other ES thread, every bushing has a part number cast into it and the instructions list what part number goes where.
As I said earlier, there are zero parts re-used from my 86 OEM bushings. I just finished the ES installation from front to back.
Also, as I stated in your other ES thread, every bushing has a part number cast into it and the instructions list what part number goes where.
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What year suspension are you using ?
As I said earlier, there are zero parts re-used from my 86 OEM bushings. I just finished the ES installation from front to back.
Also, as I stated in your other ES thread, every bushing has a part number cast into it and the instructions list what part number goes where.
As I said earlier, there are zero parts re-used from my 86 OEM bushings. I just finished the ES installation from front to back.
Also, as I stated in your other ES thread, every bushing has a part number cast into it and the instructions list what part number goes where.
i understand the parts are marked how ever im pretty sure im NOT using the wrong bushing s i have called ES and confirmed.
anyone else able to help me locate a set of those shells?
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the suspension is from 1991. and there are different eye holes sizes on different strut rods. if you purchased a hyper flex kit they gave u bushings for both sizes. some strut rods have matching eye holes and others have larger diameters on one end. that is mine.
i understand the parts are marked how ever im pretty sure im NOT using the wrong bushing s i have called ES and confirmed.
anyone else able to help me locate a set of those shells?
i understand the parts are marked how ever im pretty sure im NOT using the wrong bushing s i have called ES and confirmed.
anyone else able to help me locate a set of those shells?
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Good grief. Here: http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/vet_031...all/index.html
No shells are required, just like everyone has been telling you. Agent 86 doesn't have any "shells" in his. I don't have any in my '96. I didn't have any in my '90. There are another couple hundred links out there, with pictures, that show the same thing.
No shells are required, just like everyone has been telling you. Agent 86 doesn't have any "shells" in his. I don't have any in my '96. I didn't have any in my '90. There are another couple hundred links out there, with pictures, that show the same thing.
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Good grief. Here: http://www.vetteweb.com/tech/vet_031...all/index.html
No shells are required, just like everyone has been telling you. Agent 86 doesn't have any "shells" in his. I don't have any in my '96. I didn't have any in my '90. There are another couple hundred links out there, with pictures, that show the same thing.
No shells are required, just like everyone has been telling you. Agent 86 doesn't have any "shells" in his. I don't have any in my '96. I didn't have any in my '90. There are another couple hundred links out there, with pictures, that show the same thing.
Like "Agent86" mentions the "generic instructions" have created the nuisance BUT you mention "tossing" them. I'm guessing there likely weren't any to "toss"! How long ago did you remove the bushings.
You've got parts, you've been directed to a pretty in depth tutorial and a couple very responsible parties have expressed their experiences. Time to move on and report back!!
I did check the struts I've got. Are they ES? Don't know BUT I see no evidence of a metal sleeve used for the outer diameter to the strut. They are RED!
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Ok guys what i am saying is the inner metal sleeve/bushing from the OE bushing, you are to re use this metal part. i threw mine away.
if your strut rods have different size holes on the end you need o keep theese fir any one else in the future.
thanks almost all for your help
if your strut rods have different size holes on the end you need o keep theese fir any one else in the future.
thanks almost all for your help