[Fot] Suspension bushings

[Brad Eells]

Hi Jonathan,

A bit of a wild weekend for some of us at Willow Springs.

My front bushings are solid. Comprised of a bronze Oilite bushing with an inner steel sleeve running on an AN bolt. The ends are capped with 3 steel backed, dimpled brass washers. 

I replaced the washers and the bolts in the rebuild. The washers were difficult to find and were sourced from England.

I assume this was the hot set up in 1969/70 when the car was originally built.

They may be described in Kas’s Comp Prep manual.

I think I have some photos at home...

Did you confirm GT6 or Spitfire bits up front?

Brad Eells
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> On Mar 10, 2020, at 8:01 AM, Jonathan Wright via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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> 
> 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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