[DeTomaso] A-arm bushings

[Tomas Gunnarsson]

It's probably even better to install them with the thick part towards the outside, like they came originally... :-)

Tomas

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <mikeldrew at aol.com>
To: <wkooiman at earthlink.net>; <detomaso at realbig.com>
Sent: den 17 december 2006 18:08
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] A-arm bushings


> Will wrote:
> 
> The bushings are slightly offset.  That is, you can put the fat part to 
> the
> front or the rear.  I put the fat part to the front on the top, and to 
> the rear
> on the bottom (just like a well built woman).  That should give me more 
> caster.
> 
> >>>Have you tried installing the A-arms on the car yet?  While your 
> idea is good in theory, in practice the spacing between the chassis 
> mounts usually dictates that the bushings (stock replacement poly 
> bushings, not special offset bushings) have to be installed with the 
> thick end towards the inside, or they won't squeeze between the mounts. 
>  But if you're successful with your scheme, then good on ya!
> 
> Mike
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