Why not use bushing grease on a-arm bushings? |
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Why not use bushing grease on a-arm bushings? |
Tdskip |
Nov 16 2019, 01:01 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,697 Joined: 1-December 17 From: soCal Member No.: 21,666 Region Association: None |
Hi guys - I know how it is commonly done including Ian’s great video. Is there a reason why not to use bushing grease instead of softsoap?
So you want the bushing NOT to move or rotate ones installed? I assume that is a reason but wanted to ask. Thanks. |
Mikey914 |
Nov 18 2019, 03:56 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,711 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
We are making the rears now and will be ready in a few weeks. For those that want them we can do the poly at the same time as an option. So 2 birds ones stone.
I'll start up a GB. See where it goes. I have to ask, how do you lubricate the bushings once installed? |
Chi-town |
Nov 18 2019, 04:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 851 Joined: 31-August 18 From: Disneyland Member No.: 22,446 Region Association: Southern California |
We are making the rears now and will be ready in a few weeks. For those that want them we can do the poly at the same time as an option. So 2 birds ones stone. I'll start up a GB. See where it goes. I have to ask, how do you lubricate the bushings once installed? It takes 3 bolts and the adjuster to pull the arm down. With basic hand tools about a 20 minute job for both sides. At 30k miles per service that'll be once a lifetime for most 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) |
Mikey914 |
Nov 18 2019, 09:11 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,711 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
We are making the rears now and will be ready in a few weeks. For those that want them we can do the poly at the same time as an option. So 2 birds ones stone. I'll start up a GB. See where it goes. I have to ask, how do you lubricate the bushings once installed? It takes 3 bolts and the adjuster to pull the arm down. With basic hand tools about a 20 minute job for both sides. At 30k miles per service that'll be once a lifetime for most 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) So it is disassembled? That's the only way I see how it can be done. Short of having a grease fitting. Just curious. If we make the Poly, I'd like to have a recommendation as to how it should be done. Disassembly seems a bit much. They are in an area that will get a lot of dirt and grime. |
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