JSTR11B,
The tip I posted concerned the poly bushings which fit around the TR6
sway bar (other cars' sway bars may be similar).
Basically, these two bushings are cylindrical in shape and they are
designed to fit around the bar. Problem is that the ends of the bar are
too big for the holes in the cylinders. Or so it seems...
Roger Bolick was the original provider of the tip to immerse the
bushings in hot water and then fit them over the ends of the bar using
gloves which will protect your hands from the heat. Here is the
procedure I used:
1. Once the bar is off the car, I cleaned it until there was no more
dirt and crud (wire brush on drill works real - I have no blaster).
2. Place a pot of water on your stove and set the temp to bring the
water to a boil. Place bushings in the water while it is still cold.
3. Once the water starts boiling, let the bushings simmer for about
three minutes.
4. Spray a little silicone lubricant on the end of the bar you are about
to fit the bushing over.
5. I used a pair of kitchen tongs to pick the bushings out of the
boiling water one at a time.
6. Take one bushing and fit it over the end you just prepped witht the
silicone. It is amazing how they will expand to fit over the end!
7. Repeat 4-6 for the other end.
This procedure avoids the need to cut the bushings to make them fit
(which is what a mechanic might do since he/she does not have the time
required to go through the boiling procedure). This way you end up wth a
neater install. I am not claiming that it makes a lot of difference if
the bushings are not cut but it makes me feel better.
So far my bushings have stayed real solid after the heat exposure. Also
when you think about it (and look at the bar closely) you will note that
the ends which seem so much bigger are just pressed from the original
round shape of the middle part of the bar. The ends are not really that
much bigger, they just seem to be.
Good luck!
Peter Zaborski
76 TR6 (CF58310 UO)
Calgary AB Canada
> -----Original Message-----
> From: JSTR11B@prodigy.com [SMTP:JSTR11B@prodigy.com]
> Sent: Monday, August 18, 1997 6:00 PM
> To: peterz@merak.com
> Subject: RE: Poly Bushings
>
> Do you mind re-posting your tip concerning poly bushings, I
> apparently missed the original. Thanks.
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