[DeTomaso] control arm bushings

[boyd casey]

Yea I know there are alternatives to the Poly-Graphite but I couldn't
remember the names of the other materials.  THe good thing about nort going
with rubber (besides the performance issues ) is it doesn't take a jack
hammer to remove the new bushings ( like it does the rubber) and try
something else if you don't like your first choice. Hope you are staying
well it's always good to hear from you.
Hugh

On Tue, Aug 10, 2010 at 12:59 PM, Mad Dog Antenucci
<teampantera at yahoo.com>wrote:

> Good post Boyd....as a 3rd alternative Dick Drenske convinced me to go with
> DELRIN front end bushings. I prefer them over rubber or poly
>
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> --- On *Tue, 8/10/10, boyd casey <boyd411 at gmail.com>* wrote:
>
>
> From: boyd casey <boyd411 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] control arm bushings
> To: D421996 at aol.com
> Cc: Detomaso at realbig.com
> Date: Tuesday, August 10, 2010, 9:19 AM
>
>
> 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<http://us.mc501.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=D421996@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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