[Tigers] Front Suspension Bushings

[Tom Witt]

Were they the standard rubber bushings, or were they the urethane?  The last recommendation I heard was to use the urethane bushings with new, upsized fulcrum pins. The center section of the bushing is removed and the urethane rides directly on the thicker pin.  I’d think a special washer would be needed on the inside points. 

  Additionally, a modified A-Arm is drilled to accept Zerk fittings to grease the bushings. The angle is rather peculiar to drill the holes. Tom Hall (I believe) made, or sells(? ) a jig to do this.  I made my jig out of hardwood with acceptable but not ideal results.  I also used the black urethane bushings but since I have the very early Derik White supplied fulcrum pins from Africa (not upsized) I needed to retain the bushing steel center piece.  Unfortunately 19+ years on jackstands so I can’t attest to the durability?

From: Mark Rense via Tigers 
Sent: Wednesday, August 28, 2019 12:12 PM
To: Tiger List Serve 
Subject: [Tigers] Front Suspension Bushings

So what is the consensus on replacement bushings for the A-arms? The last set of rubber ones didn’t last 8 years, three of which the car was in storage. They were from Rick. 


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