I also replaced mine. I used soapy water because I
didn't want any oily residue left on them(from WD-40).
I think I bought mine from Spitbit but after visiting
TSI,Ted offers poly bushings that are cut in a "c"
shape but also this cut goes at an angle. Ted says that
it not only works better it also lasts longer because
of the natural flex is aided by this angled cut. Call
him for more details.
Dave Gebhard
'77 Spitfire with dual HS4's
getting ready to blast off!!!
----- Original Message -----
From: Jambone <jambone6@yahoo.com>
To: <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 4:36 PM
Subject: Replacing sway bar bushings on a Spit
I have a broken sway bar mounting bracket that I'm
having welded. So
while I have the sway bar off, I thought I'd replace
the links and the
bushings. I've read all the good stuff about the poly
bushings and I
plan to use those.
How will I slide those bushings over the bends in the
sway bar? I've
heard from another spit owner that it can be quite
difficult (an auto
shop couldn't press them on). He resorted to cutting
the bushings, so
that they had a "C" shaped cross-section. Any tips or
pointers for you
experiences?
Feel free to email me privately.
Thanks,
Brian Hill
'76 Spitfire 1500 (Federal)
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