[6pack] Suspension bushings

[Bob Danielson]

Bill...... This isn't a big deal to do and I've covered it all in pictures
on my site (http://tr6.danielsonfamily.org/TrailingArmBushings.htm) This
will give you a nice step by step walk through. A couple of things: when you
remove your TA make sure you note and keep track of the number of shims
between the TA and the frame. Put them back exactly in the same combination
as you removed them. I also added grease fitting to the TA but I'm not sure
this is necessary but it can't hurt. I went with Goodpart's Nylatron and
have no trouble with any squeaking. I greased them per the instructions and
they nice and quiet.

The other thing you should do while you're working back there is to repair
all of the TA studs as some of them are probably stripped. It's very common
with the aluminum TA to have the threads strip. The easiest and best way to
fix them is to use Rick Patton's TA repair kit
(http://www.pattonmachine.com/TARepairJig.htm)  The kit ensures perfectly
true holes and threads and lets you choose between KeenSerts or Helicolis. I
was his test case for the kit (http://tr6.danielsonfamily.org/TAJig.htm) and
it worked perfectly.

Bob

Bob Danielson
1975 TR6 CF38503U
Running w/ Throttle Body Injection
Toyota 5 Speed & Nissan LSD
http://tr6.danielsonfamily.org 

-----Original Message-----
From: 6pack-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:6pack-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Jim Jones
Sent: Monday, October 12, 2009 10:38 PM
To: 6pack; Bill Wellbaum
Subject: Re: [6pack] Suspension bushings

Many listers have used uerethane bushings successfully, though I seem to
remember that there were a few comments about squeaking a bit following
installation.
 
I have nylatron bushings that were obtained from Goodparts. I have had ZERO
problems with noise or rear end sagging from worn bushings. For my money,
buy these from Goodparts. He's a great supporter of the hobby and has a well
deserved reputation for helping out with problems, should they ever arise.
 
Jim

--- On Mon, 10/12/09, Bill Wellbaum <wcwellbaum at cox.net> wrote:


From: Bill Wellbaum <wcwellbaum at cox.net>
Subject: [6pack] Suspension bushings
To: "6pack" <6pack at autox.team.net>
Date: Monday, October 12, 2009, 7:41 PM


I almost dread opening this thread but I've forgotten the general consensus
on which way to go:  I need to replace the swingarm bushings in the TR-6. I
may do the diff at the same time.  I did them last in 1994 with standard
rubber items.  The car gets driven maybe 1,000 miles a year--no competition,
just plain old street driving.  What is the current thought on the best way
to go --so that I never have to do this again.  And from whom should I
purchase them?  I'm certain the heat here in the Las Vegas Valley has
contributed to their failure.

Bill Wellbaum
Las Vegas
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