[Tigers] Front Suspension

[Tom Witt]

What bushings did you use?  Were they factory style, or the urethane bushings SS sells?  The urethane bushings are for lack of a better term “free floating” (rotation) and shouldn’t cause the problem. While you can lubricate these it shouldn’t be a requirement for rotation. Rather the lubrication helps with longevity and squeaks. I believe Tom Hall did a write up on adding Zerk fittings for that purpose.

The stock type the rubber bushing flexes and as such lubricating them will do nothing. As stated, if tightened with the wheels in full droop they quickly run out of rotation and bind when loaded with weight. This can leave the car high.  Also, because of the location of the spring there is a greater than 1 to 1 ratio as it affects the ride height.  If the rubber donut was well worn the new donut will raise the car.

Be careful if you loosen the bushings.  You need the car to drop – and it will drop.., possibly on you. 

From: Joel Martin via Tigers 
Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2016 2:56 PM
To: Tiger List Serve 
Subject: [Tigers] Front Suspension

Since it has been so quiet, I thought I would throw one out.  My front suspension is sooo stiff and the height is 2-3 inches in my mind higher than it should be.  Rebuilt suspension, welded up per CAT instructions, stock springs, Koni shocks - old and all new rubber etc.

The front has no bounce at all.  First idea is to loosen upper and lower control arm bolts, drive just a bit and then re-tighten.  Can you put the front anti sway bar on upside down - not sure is could be a problem or not.  Bushing grease on all new rubber?

Thoughts\ideas would be appreciated.

Joel Martin, MK1A


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