| Re: How do you remove the old bushings on rear dogbones? |
Subject: Re: How do you remove the old bushings on rear dogbones? by astock165 on 2010/7/19 3:05:10 Quote:
In theory no, let's face it, it's hard to revolutionize a simple shoulder bushing, and I've already admitted that it will be a delrin & aluminum bushing. I did the execution of the lower a little different in an effort to improve the rotation of the lower control arm by changing the mounting hardware as well as the bushings. When I had the new upper control arm bushings made I had a new control arm spindle made as well. I was able to install the bushings and re-assemble the control arms spindle with a simple bench vise. I did not need a press for re-assembly (I did need one to remove the original spindle and urethane bushings however). This re-assembly was something I was really excited about because once you've done that swap you're done with the need for a press to change bushings, liners or even the spindle itself. I could be over estimating the appeal of this feature but time will tell. I also am not doing the grease fitting on my bushings at this time. I'm just not sure why it's necessary. My goal has been to remove grease and grease fittings from the suspension wherever possible. I've succeeded in the rear suspsension so far and would love to do the same with the front. Teflon, Delrin and other polymer wear materials have great properties, even when dry, why not take advantage of that and not use a grease that attracts and holds dirt, grime and breaks down with heat? I hate greasing points on the chassis because I always seem to end up wearing more than I've put in. That might just be me  |
