[Fot] Suspension bushings

[Brian Schirano]

I ran this same question by FOT a month or two ago for my GT6. I wanted
Delrin or Nylatron but these were impossible to find. Ted S suggested
buying the Delrin and machining myself, but I didn't.  In the end I ordered
poly bushings from SuperPro USA.  You can get an absolutely complete front
suspension rebuild kit from the Roadster Factory which is has the black
poly bushes that Scott describes.

Best
Brian


On Tue, Mar 10, 2020 at 11:01 AM Jonathan Wright via Fot <fot at autox.team.net>
wrote:

> Hello FOT,
>
> I am looking for recommendations on suspension bushings for my racecar. A
> little Formula VEE spun into me and took out my front right upright/trunion
> this weekend at willow springs, so while I'm replacing the upright
> assembly, I figured it would be a good time to replace the old worn
> suspension bushings. I have been told a number of different opinions from
> "poly bushings would be an improvement over your old worn out bushings" to
> "nylon is the only way to go" to "poly and nylon are terrible you need
> delrin bushings." So in my lack of experience as a vintage triumph racecar
> driver, I'm asking you seasoned vets your opinions on the matter and why,
> what you are currently running, and if you could please provide me with
> where I can source the bushings you recommend. Up until now, I haven't had
> any complaints with the handling characteristics of the car, but I know the
> bushings are ready for replacement. I haven't taken them out yet, so I'm
> not sure what is currently in there. Additionally, if you would be kind
> enough to spell it out for me what type of bushings you run in which
> locations I would appreciate it.
>
> Kas's catch phrase is "never be beaten by equipment" but that Formula
> VEE's equipment beat me up pretty good as it was spinning across the track
> taking me out with him...
>
> Thanks!
> Jonathan Wright
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