[DeTomaso] Fwd: Are all the suspension arm bushings the same size?

[Joseph F. Byrd, Jr.]

Attached PDF is how I am removing the bushings.  I got half out so far, but not had a chance to finish.

The "original" replacements I got vary in OD.  So much so, I got two complete sets to pick out ones to give a moderate press fit WHEN I install.  (but that could be a long time coming, if I ever do)

-----Original Message-----
From: DeTomaso [mailto:detomaso-bounces at server.detomasolist.com] On Behalf Of Curt Hall
Sent: Wednesday, January 17, 2018 3:32 AM
To: Pantdino; MikeLDrew at aol.com; julian_kift at hotmail.com
Cc: detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Fwd: Are all the suspension arm bushings the same size?

Hi...
Years ago I had a Local Shop that built Circle Track Cars Press out the Stock Bushings and Install New Stock Bushings! Don't remember the Cost? Knowing Me I'm sure at the time I thought it was kinda expensive? But after picking them up, Cleaning, Paint and back on the Car in a few days...For me, It was worth it! I don't have the Tools or the Expertise to do it myself!
Good LuckCurt  

    On Tuesday, January 16, 2018 10:50 PM, Pantdino via DeTomaso <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com> wrote:
 

   So does one take his A arm to a machine shop with a press and trust
  them to not damage the A arm?

  I'll have to check my notes, but I didn't burn it out.  I think I did
  it with drill bits or Dremel type devices.
  -----Original Message-----
  From: Mike Drew <MikeLDrew at aol.com>
  To: Julian Kift <julian_kift at hotmail.com>
  Cc: Pantdino <pantdino at aol.com>; detomaso
  <detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
  Sent: Tue, Jan 16, 2018 9:41 pm
  Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] Fwd: Are all the suspension arm bushings the
  same size?
  Julian,
  Youare right. Because of the difficulty of pressing out the stock
  bushings, for a time one vendor was selling undersize poly bushings
  that were designed to press not into the A-arm, but rather into the
  remnant of the stock bushing. You would have to remove the rest of it
  somehow, perhaps by burning it out?
  Mega-dumb idea IMHO.
  Mike
  Sent from my iPad
  > On Jan 16, 2018, at 22:50, Julian Kift <[1]julian_kift at hotmail.com>
  wrote:
  >
  > Yes, they are all the same, however I am perplexed by the statement
  > that your replacement bushings are designed to fit in the sleeves of
  > the originals, as the rubber in those is bonded to the inner and
  outer,
  > so you would have to torch the rubber out? That seems a hokey
  half-ass
  > solution to a problem that doesn't exist!
  >
  > Julian
  > __________________________________________________________________
  >
  > From: DeTomaso <detomaso-[2]bounces at server.detomasolist.com> on
  behalf of
  > Pantdino via DeTomaso <[3]detomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
  > Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2018 7:44 PM
  > To: [4]detomaso at server.detomasolist.com
  > Subject: [DeTomaso] Fwd: Are all the suspension arm bushings the same
  > size?
  >
  > Wilkinson's website shows the same part number for all the bushings,
  > upper and lower, front and rear, so I guess that confirms it
  > Thanks
  > Jim
  > -----Original Message-----
  > From: Pantdino <[5]pantdino at aol.com>
  > To: DeTomaso <[6]DeTomaso at server.detomasolist.com>
  > Sent: Tue, Jan 16, 2018 7:39 pm
  > Subject: Are all the suspension arm bushings the same size?
  > I replaced my rear A-arm bushings a while ago, and now the fronts
  need
  > to be done.
  > I have graphite-impregnated urethane bushings from when I ordered a
  set
  > back then, but are the front bushings different from the rear ones?
  > Pantera East doesn't seem to have a website anymore.
  > PPC's parts seems to imply they are, but does anyone know for sure?
  > (I have the ones that are sized to go inside the outer sleeve of the
  > old bushing, in case you were wondering.)
  > Thanks,
  > Jim
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