On Mon, 8 Jun 1998, Philip Hubbard wrote:
> >I have never heard of metal bushings being used in the A-arm (or is that
> >what the much talked about V8 bushings are that are used in MGB arms?).
> >I would try to get the things out. If you find a used arm, the
> >threaded fulcrum bushings at the outer end of the arm are probably worn.
> >You can get rebuilt A-arms for $75, but this requires a rebuildable core.
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> Threaded fulcrum bushings? I never noticed any threads. On the fuclrum
> pin, of course, but not on the bushings.
Philip,
on the outside of the arm, where the arm connects to the upright/kingpin.
That is the real vulnerable spot on the front suspension. They made the
moving joint a THREAD which of course wears out and develops slop.
Ulix __/__,__
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'67 Sprite
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