[ROVERNET - UK] Urethane vs Metalastic bushes

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Lance La Certe" <lacpsyd at earthlink.net>
To: <rovernet at lyris.ccdata.com>
Sent: Friday, September 01, 2006 2:40 PM
Subject: RE: [ROVERNET - UK] Urethane vs Metalastic bushes


> 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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