[DeTomaso] ???? - Installing offset bushings

[Julian Kift]

Larry,
 
Larry,
 
I would expect there to be 8 thin face half bushings and 8 thick face halfs to achieve the offset (mover upper a-arm rearward and lower a-arm forward). The objective is to rotate the upright rearward at the top, so correct the lower a-arms would have the thinner bushing to the front and if on the upper the thinner bushing to the rear.
 
If you really only have enough to do lower or upper a-arms then the greatest benefit will be gained by using them on the a-arm that has the shortest vertical distance between it and the wheel spindle. I don't have an upright in front of me, but IIRC that would be the lower a-arm.
 
Good luck,
Julian
 

> To: detomaso at realbig.com
> From: fresnofinches at aol.com
> Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2011 13:54:39 -0400
> Subject: [DeTomaso] ???? - Installing offset bushings
> 
> 
> All,
> 
> Tomorrow we re-assemble the suspension on the parked-for-20-years Fresno Pantera.
> 
> I purchased Quella's poly-graphite bushings, have added zerks at each bushing location,
> and will install with anti-seize.
> 
> As is often the case, these vendor parts came with no instructions. REALLY?
> One sheet of paper is too much to ask of these guys??!! Geeesh...
> 
> I've done the Google search thing and think I have the answer, but I need some De Tomaso Family
> been-there-done-that wisdom so I'm sure I get this correct.
> 
> As Quella's set contains only four offset bushings, I 'assume' they all install on the two front, lower A-arms,
> with standard-offset bushings installing in the two front upper A-arms.
> 
> To gain the caster these are intended to provide, I believe they should be installed with the thinner flange to the
> front of each bushing location on the A-arms. This would move the lower A-arm forward on the chassis.
> 
> Yes? No? Or....?
> 
> Thanks in advance.
> 
> Larry
> 
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