spridgets
[Top] [All Lists]

Re: rear spring bushings

To: Dwgwater <Dwgwater@aol.com>
Subject: Re: rear spring bushings
From: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
Date: Mon, 4 May 1998 09:37:42 -0700 (PDT)
Cc: spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
In-reply-to: <81679260.354de96a@aol.com>
Reply-to: Ulix Goettsch <ulix@u.washington.edu>
Sender: owner-spridgets@Autox.Team.Net
Dave,
if available, use polyurethane.  Not as stiff as nylon, etc., but very
durable and noise-free as far as I can tell (I use poly bushings in the
front A-arms).
Ulix

On Mon, 4 May 1998, Dwgwater wrote:

> The rear spring bushings (mainly the 8 that locate on the rear shackles) on my
> 70 Midget are ready to be replaced again, judging from way the rear end
> changes directions independent of the front end over little bumps.  The
> replacements I put in a couple (5-8) years ago haven't held up too well.  Is
> there a preferred source for these rubber parts ( I don't remember the
> conclusion on the rubber trim thread) or is there a race alternative that will
> work ok with the original springs?
> 
> Thanks all!
> 
> Dave Groundwater
> 

    Ulix                                                    __/__,__        
.......................................................... (_o____o_)....
                                                           '67 Sprite


<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>