Good tips, of course you have to keep in mind, that when you modify the
bushes you automatically void their warranty, but they should last longer
than their warranty period anyway.
In anyway, may I take the chance to remind folks, that I still give a ten%
list discount for the poly bushes I sell.
Cheers, Gernot
SuperFlex Polybushes
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> From: triumph@shiseis.com[SMTP:triumph@shiseis.com]
> Reply To: triumph@shiseis.com
> Sent: Thursday, February 18, 1999 9:49 PM
> To: Aribert_Neumann%MIMCO@magna.on.ca
> Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: PolyU bushings for GT-6 frt suspension
>
>
> Aribert_Neumann%MIMCO@magna.on.ca wrote:
> > Other recommendations for poly suspension bushings?
>
> I shelled out big bucks for the Moss "Prothane" bushings (the red
> ones). These are much more compliant than the less expensive
> "standard" black bushing sets that you can buy. The Prothane
> bushings are quite soft, almost like rubber. Furthermore,
> The lowers for the front A-arms are steel-sleeved, again, unlike
> your more usual (cheap/black) poly pieces.
>
> Regardless of material, all the synthetic bushings will squeak
> and groan; cornering, bumps, putting the car on a lift. Yes, it
> will be obvious when the car is running, but downshift
> a couple of gears to get the brain singing again :)
> You can reduce the squeaks somewhat by lubing the bearings, but in
> time, the lube will ooze out and it is squeak city again. Use only
> silicone lube, and lots of it!
>
> Here's a trick for you. Tap the center of the arms where the
> bushings go with a zerk. That way you can pump more lube
> in when the squeaks return. It also helps to cut some longitudinal
> grooves in the bushing, as this helps the lube penetrate between
> the bushing and the arm. I used a Dremmel with a cutting wheel
> to cut 2mm deep grooves. The grooves also allow air to escape when
> you are fitting the bushings, otherwise they may be airtight and
> when you push the bushings on, they'll pop off because of the compressed
> air caught inside.
>
> My $0.02.
>
> Shane Ingate in San Diego
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