[DeTomaso] control arm bushings

[boyd casey]

Some people (like Mike Drew) prefer the original rubber bushings. Others
(like me ) prefered to go with poly -graphite bushings.
The hardest part of the job is removing the old robber bushings. After years
of being in place the are extremely difficult to remove. There is a good
tech article in the "Your Pantera Place" web page, here is a direct link to
the article.
http://www.panteraplace.com/page82.htm   The question of your ability to do
this in a home garage is subjective. If you have the right tools and
patience you can do it. Many people ( including me) used a torch to burn out
the old rubber bushings and then a sawz all to cut through the steel outer
sleeve Then I used a specially fabricated tool to hammer out the steel core
(that was now split by the saw). An way you slice it (pun intended) it is a
major PIA. There is an advertisement in the latest POCA Profiles magazine
from Pantera Parts connection  (www.PanteraParts.com) They will supply
refurbished A-arms (glass beaded, Powder coated, and reinstall factory
bushings. For an extra $20.00 per a-arm they will install zerk fittings so
you can keep the bushings lubed. They charge $100.00 per A-arm or $720.00
for a complete set (NOT INCLUDING POLY BUSHINGS) but they will replace with
rubber bushings for that price. The New Poly bushings are available in
several different combinations of materials. They are simple to install
(they just twist together) and they are equally easy to remove. I would do
some research on the differences between the two different basic types and
decide which you want. I have a set of brand new rubber bushings I would be
willing to sell because I bought a complete suspension rebuild kit and did
not use the bushing if you decide you want rubber bushings let me know and I
will give you a good deal. Depending on how you plan to use your car will
probably effect your decision.  If I remember correctly a complete set of
Poly bushings costs around $240.00. I bought mine from Dennis Quella.
Good Luck,

Boyd

On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 10:58 AM, <D421996 at aol.com> wrote:

> What is the recommended bushings to use on a 74 GTS, and how difficult is
> it to do at home in your garage?  Where is the best place to  purchase?
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