[DeTomaso] Koni shock bushings?

[asajay at asajay.com]

I just checked one Pantera vendor, and the shock bushings are listed  
at $45 each.  That's nearly $400 for eight of them.

Am I crazy, or is that a bit ridiculous?

Asa Jay

Quoting JDeRyke at aol.com:

> In a message dated 2/13/09 11:05:30 AM, MikeLDrew at aol.com writes:
>
>> The bushings in these shocks are totally shot, and he's not having any luck
>> sourcing replacements.  
>>
> '80s Koni shocks use the identical rubber bushings as stock Ariston or
> Telecar shocks. But with stiff springs, ALL rubber shock bushings   
> will pound out in
> time- especially the lowers, and this allows the shock body to drop enough so
> the oil-containing shock touches the a-arm mount tabs. Driving this   
> way causes
> squeeks and wear, and possible shock-body damage. Just another reason to NOT
> use rubber bushings in the suspension. And all the vendors carry poly
> bushings. FWIW- J Deryke
>
>
>
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