Re: Bushings

[Jeremy R King <kingjer@eng.auburn.edu>]

I've read (in a performance handling book) that poly-eurothane bushings 
were NOT the way to go.  They tend to seize up in the casing.  This same 
book recommended (rather highly I might add) Nyliner bushings.  These are 
metal bushings with replaceable (every year, or earlier for track use) 
nylon inserts.  This setup is notably more expensive than eurothane, but 
was said to be far superior, since the nylon inserts were replaceable.

Any other opinions?  Eric?

Jeremy

On Mon, 15 Jan 1996 STEADIRIC@aol.com wrote:

> >     RICHARD,
> >          IF YOU ARE REPLACING THE LOWER A FRAME, CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS
> >     WITH A HARDER COMPOUND IE URETHANE, THIS WILL INCREASE THE STRESS
> >     ON ALL REMAING RUBBER MOUNTS. THE INCREASE IN CONTROLL WILL ONLY
> >     BE FELT ON THE TRACK. THE ADVICE I HAVE BEEN TOLD IS USE THE OEM
> >     UNLESS YOU ARE WILLING TO REPLACE THE OTHER MOUNTS IN THE FUTURE
> >     WHICH ARE NOT AS EASY. ONE PLACE TO GET URETHANE BUSHINGS ARE
> >     FROM SPORT QUATTRO PERFORMACE PART IN CO. AT 303/945-2708.
> >     YOU WILL PAY 3 TO 4 TIMES MORE THAN OEM.
> 
> Two things quit SHOUTING turn off that !##$@*!! Caps Lock.
> 
> I would have to disagree that by replacing the subframe bushings you 
> would tear up the other bushings.  To the contrary, by reducing the 
> subframe movement your are asking all the other bushings to move less in 
> relation to the subframe reducing the stress's of the other bushings.  As 
> for the increase in control "Only be felt on the track" would have to 
> disagree with you on that one.  Lock the subframe to the chassis (Where 
> the rack is mounted) and the steering becomes "Precise". It's just not 
> for the track, BTDT NJTH.  Kinda why they are included in my suspension 
> kit....
> 
> Later!
> 
> 
> Eric Fletcher
> '87 5KCSTQIA2RSR2B
> 
> STEADIRIC@aol.com
> 
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