[ROVERNET - UK] Urethane vs Metalastic bushes

[Lance La Certe]

Alan,

I have just refitted the entire front and rear suspension with the urethane
bushings from Scott's---unfortunately, I'm also rebuilding the engine so it
won't be on the road and running for a couple of months.  The fit of these
bushings is exacting. Scott's did a great job as they are a very tight and
a clean fit.  That said; some helpful recommendations/experiences about the
rear end   1) On the bottom link assembly the larger bushing presses in
'relatively' easily with a standard press (used a friends hydraulic press
at his well appointed home mechanics shop)  BUTTTTTT  the smaller bushing
is a f___ing piece of work.  After one hour of fighting to press it in I
gave up.  I took it to a local, very well appointed, mechanic and they had
to send it out to someone who specializes in just pressing in bushings-----
2) the top link assemblies are a relative 'piece of cake' because they have
a large diameter.   Just remember to grease the hell out of both the
bushing and the link openings----it's almost as much fun as wrestling a
well greased pig!!!!!!!!

Hope that helps,

Lance La Certe

> [Original Message]
> From: Paul Smith <Paul.Smith at auroraenergy.com.au>
> To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
> Date: 8/30/2006 12:38:34 PM
> Subject: RE: [ROVERNET - UK] Urethane vs Metalastic bushes
>
> I put urethane in the lower arms of the P6B, works ok.
>
> PVS
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com
> [mailto:rovernet-bounces at lyris.ccdata.com]On Behalf Of Alan Gale
> Sent: Tuesday, 29 August 2006 10:31 pm
> To: rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com
> Subject: [ROVERNET - UK] Urethane vs Metalastic bushes
>
>
> Am about to re-bush the rear end of the 3500S.
> Are the original metalastic bushes still available in reasonable
condition?
> If not, has anyone got reassuring words about urethane?
> Scott's here in Melb can supply me with a softer urethane, but I have 
> not been
> able to source an alternative, and am wondering if the doubts I am 
> hearing are
> well founded or overly nervous.  I suspect the latter, but would like to 
> know.
> Assistance would be appreciated.
> Alan Gale
>
>
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