They should not signifgicantly restrict uniform 'bump', only differential
bump (or roll).
A suspension that clamped the bar is called a torsion bar suspension and
it's
role ('scuse the pun) is to replace or augment the coil spring instead of
increasing roll stiffness without affecting bump stiffness (the usual case
for a
anti-roll bar).
Did you change the bushes at the same time as the bar? The hole in the D
bushes
has to match the size of the bar.
You can use graphite powder or lithium grease at installation.
Mike
----- Original Message -----
From <IfixMGs at aol.com>
To: <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, May 11, 2000 11:32 PM
Subject: anti-roll bar bushes
> For the autoxers on the list,
> How much grip should the D-bushes exert on the anti-rool bar? Should
> they prevent up and down motion only, or prevent rotation of the bar as
> well? I'm running a 15/16 " bar on my B with red polyurethane bushes, a
> 2x2" tube steel transverse brace between frame horns and another one from
> fender to fender. When the links are jacked down enough to nicely
flatten
> the car out in the hard corners, I can hear the bar grinding on the
bushings
> over the engine noise. Never gave much thought to the problem till I went
to
> the fatter bar.
> Mark Childers Union Jack Spares VA Beach VA
>
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