Re: Lower Control Arm Bushings

["Joseph Rae" <quattro@ptinet.net>]

but have you replaced your diff bushings yet?

----- Original Message -----
From: Nathan Belo <belo@eskimo.com>
To: Alexander L. van-Gerbig <avangerb@zoo.uvm.edu>
Cc: <quattro@audifans.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 25, 1999 11:00 AM
Subject: Re: Lower Control Arm Bushings


> On Mon, 24 May 1999, Alexander L. van-Gerbig wrote:
>
> > I have been told by my main mechanic to replace my lower control arm
> > bushings since they are very worn, but after reviewing my service sheets
> > for references of other stuff done I noticed that they had replaced them
> > less than a year ago for $193.00 labor + $50.00 parts.  Is it possible
> > that the bushings wore out that quickly?  Or is something amiss with
this
> > service place too...  I hope not, these guys are real nice and are very
> > knowledgable.
> >
> I've had my '88 90Q since 7/94 107K miles.  I've replaced the stock a-arm
> bushings 3x.  The last time I used the polyurethane ones from TAP. They're
> easier to install than the factory ones (3-piece), the steering is more
> responsive, but they CREEAAK!  They've lasted so far and I go to a couple
> track events a year.  Now if only I could get the tires to last.  I would
> probably try the Delrin ones from 2Bennett Bros. next time--no creak and
> it's supposed to be beter than the poly-ones.
>
> '88 90Q Eibach springs, etc.
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