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<DIV>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.</DIV>
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<DIV>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.</DIV>
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<DIV>Be careful if you loosen the bushings. You need the car to drop – and
it will drop.., possibly on you. </DIV>
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<DIV style="font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=tigers@autox.team.net
href="mailto:tigers@autox.team.net">Joel Martin via Tigers</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Sent:</B> Sunday, January 17, 2016 2:56 PM</DIV>
<DIV><B>To:</B> <A title=tigers@autox.team.net
href="mailto:tigers@autox.team.net">Tiger List Serve</A> </DIV>
<DIV><B>Subject:</B> [Tigers] Front Suspension</DIV></DIV></DIV>
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<DIV id=yui_3_16_0_1_1452860714381_38122>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.</DIV>
<DIV id=yui_3_16_0_1_1452860714381_38122> </DIV>
<DIV id=yui_3_16_0_1_1452860714381_38122>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?</DIV>
<DIV id=yui_3_16_0_1_1452860714381_38122> </DIV>
<DIV id=yui_3_16_0_1_1452860714381_38122>Thoughts\ideas would be
appreciated.</DIV>
<DIV id=yui_3_16_0_1_1452860714381_38122> </DIV>
<DIV id=yui_3_16_0_1_1452860714381_38122>Joel Martin, MK1A</DIV></DIV>
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