Radius Arm Bushings
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Radius Arm Bushings
I am overwhelmed by the number of different radius arm bushing kits available. Can someone shed some light on this? Some are "improved" desings, some add adjustment to caster. I can't decide!
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Regular rubber (stock design) wears out quicker, but is softer, so you get a little more suspension travel.
Polyurethane are harder, so they last longer, but they don't flex quite as well.
I have heard bad things about the caster adjusting bushings. The offset hole either doesn't sit right, or it doesn't stay put or something. In addition, you would need to have the caster angle measured to know how much adjustment is needed to the caster (if any).
Polyurethane are harder, so they last longer, but they don't flex quite as well.
I have heard bad things about the caster adjusting bushings. The offset hole either doesn't sit right, or it doesn't stay put or something. In addition, you would need to have the caster angle measured to know how much adjustment is needed to the caster (if any).
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www.napaonline.com lists various RA bushings
www.jamesduff.com has urethane bushings
www.partsamerica.com and www.autozone.com have rubber bushings.
www.jamesduff.com has urethane bushings
www.partsamerica.com and www.autozone.com have rubber bushings.
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Ahhh Haa MrShorty that is sure a name from the past!
Jamesduff! I remember this fellows company when I had my Highboy and my 69 Bronco! I am what you would call a re-run in this sort of thing!
Kudo's to you MrShorty Kudo's!
Jamesduff! I remember this fellows company when I had my Highboy and my 69 Bronco! I am what you would call a re-run in this sort of thing!
Kudo's to you MrShorty Kudo's!
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How hard are these bastads to replace?
The first time is a bear if you still have the rivets..
The first time is a bear if you still have the rivets..
Last edited by Mic_bug; Dec 3, 2004 at 09:43 AM. Reason: More info
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