[DeTomaso] Rear Bushings and Shafts
Art Stephens
artstephens at verizon.net
Tue Nov 10 13:25:41 EST 2009
Tom,
I would consider replacing or modifying the lower shaft to include zerk
fittings to keep the shaft greased. Question for the group, drilling a
hole in the shaft for the zerk fittings must weaken the shaft? Have any of
the shafts ever broken, either drilled or not drilled?
Art
----- Original Message -----
From: "Thomas Borcich" <tborcich at msn.com>
To: "Pantera REALBIG forum" <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: Monday, November 09, 2009 10:57 PM
Subject: [DeTomaso] Rear Bushings and Shafts
>
> I'm replacing my lower rear A-arm bushings and am wondering if I need to
> do anything to the lower upright shaft and bushings/bearings that connect
> the upright and A-arm? They move smoothly...but I'm sure they are
> original. For some wierd reason the upper bushings have been replaced, but
> the lowers were ignored?
>
> While my rear suspension is off, should any attention be paid to the
> upright and should I replace the axle bearings...only 27,000 miles but I
> assume they are original bearings.
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Tom
>
>
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