Need Front End Help
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Burning Brakes
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From: New Bern NC
Need Front End Help
There is a rubber grommet or bushing under an adjustment screw. This screw is used to raise and lower the front end of the car. The rubber piece is coming apart. I am sure this is the result of raising and lowering the car numerous times
I have searched the forum, viewed diagrams on line, and searched retailers for the name of this bushing. The best I can figure is that it is called a SPRING PAD. Not so sure about that. Anyway, I would like to know specifically what the part is call. I would also like to know If this part could be upgraded to a polyurethane part. The last thing I'll mention is, would this be a good time to replace all the bushing using a polyurethane replacement kit? Thanks a lot for your time.
Rob Edwards
I have searched the forum, viewed diagrams on line, and searched retailers for the name of this bushing. The best I can figure is that it is called a SPRING PAD. Not so sure about that. Anyway, I would like to know specifically what the part is call. I would also like to know If this part could be upgraded to a polyurethane part. The last thing I'll mention is, would this be a good time to replace all the bushing using a polyurethane replacement kit? Thanks a lot for your time.
Rob Edwards
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Lake Tapps WA.
There is a rubber grommet or bushing under an adjustment screw. This screw is used to raise and lower the front end of the car. The rubber piece is coming apart. I am sure this is the result of raising and lowering the car numerous times
I have searched the forum, viewed diagrams on line, and searched retailers for the name of this bushing. The best I can figure is that it is called a SPRING PAD. Not so sure about that. Anyway, I would like to know specifically what the part is call. I would also like to know If this part could be upgraded to a polyurethane part. The last thing I'll mention is, would this be a good time to replace all the bushing using a polyurethane replacement kit? Thanks a lot for your time.
Rob Edwards
I have searched the forum, viewed diagrams on line, and searched retailers for the name of this bushing. The best I can figure is that it is called a SPRING PAD. Not so sure about that. Anyway, I would like to know specifically what the part is call. I would also like to know If this part could be upgraded to a polyurethane part. The last thing I'll mention is, would this be a good time to replace all the bushing using a polyurethane replacement kit? Thanks a lot for your time.
Rob Edwards
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Joined: May 2007
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From: Belleville Mich.
This is a stock GM front adjuster w/bushing.
As you can see this bushing is approximately 7/8" thick.
If you are in need of a used one, I believe there is a set for sale in the parts 4 sale section by (Gitusum)??? (New Years Sale)
Good luck.
PS. GM dosn't sell the bushing seperately, you must buy the spring too.
Last edited by bumble-z; Jan 4, 2011 at 10:33 PM.
