[DeTomaso] A-arm bushings

[wkooiman at earthlink.net]

When I did the rear, they would only go on one way.  If I remember correctly, the fat part was to the outside.

I did the front this weekend.  It seems to work fine with the fat part to the front on the top and the rear on the bottom.  I didn't have to force the a-arms on.  They lined up pretty well.

The right side just needs the sway bar mounted.  The left side has more to go.  I stopped when it got dark.  I don't have adequate lighting in my garage to make this work fun.  At any rate, they move up and down without any weird binding.

Will.

-----Original Message-----
>From: mikeldrew at aol.com
>Sent: Dec 17, 2006 11:08 AM
>To: wkooiman at earthlink.net, detomaso at realbig.com
>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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