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Re: Polyurethane bushings

To: Dave Billings <bilcoh@home.com>
Subject: Re: Polyurethane bushings
From: Derek Harling <derek.lola@sympatico.ca>
Date: Tue, 02 Feb 1999 20:15:51 -0500
Can Teflon [PTFE] be used in these sort of applications?
I have about 35" left after having to buy 36" minimum length!
Thx for any advice . . . Derek


Dave Billings wrote:
> 
> At one time, Delrin was in favor.  Just like Keith is saying, you buy it in
> bar stock and machine it on a lathe.  I did this on my Elan 15 years ago
> and they work great.  The ride is obviously a little harsher, but for a
> racing car, I wouldn't think that this would be a problem.  They were very
> easy to machine and infinitely cheaper than the original equipment
> bushings.  Though I am not a chemist, I am guessing it is just a brand name
> for some type of urethane.
> 
> Best of luck,
> 
> Dave Billings

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