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| iankarr |
 Nov 27 2020, 03:17 PM
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The wrencher formerly known as Cuddy_K  Group: Members Posts: 2,519 Joined: 22-May 15 From: Heber City, UT Member No.: 18,749 Region Association: Intermountain Region 
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Hi Guys,
I've disassembled the rear of the bumblebee and the control arm pivots and bushings look to be in good shape. My plan was to blast and powdercoat the control arms, which would require removing the pivots/bushings (due to the heat)...but I hear re-installing these can be a beeotch. And I generally prefer keeping as much OEM as possible. So...do you think it's worth leaving the bushings and pivots alone and just painitng the arms? I'm aiming for this bumblebee to be a solid #2 car when done. Thoughts? Thanks!   |
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| yellowporky |
Nov 27 2020, 08:42 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 427 Joined: 18-October 09 From: Martinez, Ca. Member No.: 10,948 Region Association: Northern California |
When i restored my 73 1.7 i went with the rebel racing front and rear set up and i love the way the car feels on the road. Of course it was more money but so easy to install it was so worth it.
And we have some pretty crappy roads here is in northern california too.   |
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iankarr Should I or shouldn't I Nov 27 2020, 03:17 PM
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Superhawk; Thank you for this very complete detai... Nov 29 2020, 12:30 PM Montreal914 @914_teener What bushings did you end up using? Nov 29 2020, 11:53 AM Mark Henry Thanks, but my real question was is it normal for ... Nov 29 2020, 09:29 PM Superhawk996
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My wife even watches them wit... Dec 29 2020, 01:16 PM 914_teener
Love the vids!
My wife even watches them wi... Dec 29 2020, 01:23 PM |
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