Yes, Delrin is great stuff. However, its hardness is such that any grit at
all will cause wear. There is jut no forgiveness with this stuff. I've
used Delrin on control arms, and it certainly increases responsiveness, very
similar to Aluminum, and no squeak. I'm not sure I would forgo lubricant
altogether. Once again, I think the Neo-synthetic watercraft would be a
good choice. BTW, you can use this as a barrier grease to protect rubber
bushings too. It'll keep them from drying out or being damaged by some
solvents. I know, it sounds like I had stock in the company <grin>. But
it is rare a protect actually performs as good as or better than claimed.
stephan "lubed" #2821
----- Original Message -----
From: "George Schiro" <gschiro@lni.net>
To: "'Jim & Ginny Kelliher'" <jim.ginny@cox.net>; "'Seth'"
<sbunin@comcast.net>; <Bricklin@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 6:43 PM
Subject: RE: Front suspension bushings
> Another possibility is Delrin. This is a very durable Teflon-impregnated
> plastic used in many racing applications. Delrin bushings do not need to
be
> lubricated.
>
> Or, you could go all the way and use either aluminum bushings of spherical
> (e.g. Heim ) bearings that have no play at all.
>
> BTW, I came across an interesting design for tractions bars called
Caltracs.
>
> Take a look at http://www.calvertracing.com/
>
> George
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-bricklin@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-bricklin@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Jim & Ginny Kelliher
> Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 8:59 AM
> To: Seth; Bricklin@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Front suspension bushings
>
>
> Poly will give you a firmer ride, sometimes harsh ride. They will last
> longer than rubber. I installed them in my Mach 1. There is a newer
product
> called Midolyne that is described as the best of both worlds not harsh or
> noisy but precise. I don't know if AMC type bushing are available but they
> do make Ford versions.
> Something to consider is doing a combo of rubber and poly. Poly on the
sway
> bar, spring perches and insulators and shocks, using OEM type rubber on
the
> control arms and strut rods.
> There have been a number of stories going around (in the Mustang world)
that
> poly on the strut rods has caused the strut itself to snap, usually
> attributed to over tightening it and no deflection.
> I would try to hunt down the availability of the Midolyne.
> LOL
> Let us know what you end up doing, it be a good Brickline article (Right
> John?)
> Jim
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