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FreeMotion Suspension - Ordering TODAY, ORDER NOW, SAVE $50 |
McMark |
Apr 2 2008, 06:47 PM
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914 Freak! Group: Retired Admin Posts: 20,179 Joined: 13-March 03 From: Grand Rapids, MI Member No.: 419 Region Association: None |
Mike Mueller originally retailed a roller bearing replacement for the front and rear suspension. He gave the designs to me and I've finally priced all of the components out and am ready to start taking orders. In case you're not familiar with what I'm talking about, you can look here. I will need 10 people to pre-order in order to get the run going. The normal price will be $500 per car. But for anyone who gets in this first run, I'll be selling them at $450 a set. Pre-Orders: 1. Andy 2. Steve 3. Clay 4. Eddie 5. Bruce 6. Ted 7. John 8. Bill 9. carlilq 10. Eric Shea 11. Mel 12. Rob If there is enough interest in the fronts, I will make the rears available. These bearings work with all 914 suspension, all 5 lug conversions, and all 69-89 911 suspension. I'm sure a few people will post their experiences with the bearings, but when I installed a set, I KNEW the difference as soon as I drove the car out of the shop. Stock suspension DOES NOT COMPARE. These are a great improvement for daily drivers and race cars alike. (IMG:http://www.paintandmetal.com/images/exploded.gif) |
r_towle |
Apr 17 2008, 08:01 AM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,624 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States |
Hi,
I did a group buy for the remaining stock of the original designers of these out here in the East. I LOVE this setup. Two things I would suggest. To Mark, Include the correct tube of Loktite in the package. Its not so easy to source locally and halts the installation. To the end customer. Use marine based wheel bearing grease (for trailers) and forget about using any seals. the marine based grease is waterproof, sticks like snot, and does not wash out. The system does require periodic maintenance, but with two years on mine, I have not re-greased them yet. When you put them in, there are a few simple tricks that logic will make apparent. Do not force the bearing onto the shaft....grease it up and slide it on slowly...make sure it spins freely...if not, take it off, line up the needle bearings and do it again. Remove the ball joint, dont do this with the ball joint attached to the strut (on the car) it creates a problem. Seen it, fixed it...stupid approach. When you install these, the a-arm should and will swing freely when mounted to the car. No other system will move like this. Keep tuning the front cover till there is zero friction and the arm swings perfectly, then put the ball joint back in. Like I said, I have fixed this on more than one car, and this was done by guys with lifts. I remove the a-arm all together, get it nice and clean with power tools, and setup the whole system off the car (you need to let the locktite dry overnight...really) Overall and awesome system. The one thing I also noticed is that the hardened washers... Some cars need more than others, it would be a good option to be able to order more of those...not the thrust washer, but the flat hardened washers that capture the thrust washer. Great setup, once per the life of the car. Rich |
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