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How crucial is the...

by MadOnVaux! » Tue Jun 19, 2012 4:55 pm

...compression of the front ARB link bushes??

Just fitted a new pair and it says in the Haynes to have them tightened so the bushes compress to 38.0 - 39.0 mm....is this a crucial measurement, does it affect anything?

I fitted a pair a while ago and borrowed a micrometer, and it was a PITA to use as it kept slipping etc....so i just tightened these up till they fealt sort of tight and the bushes had some decent compression.
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Re: How crucial is the...

by Phantom » Wed Jun 20, 2012 7:36 am

I think you've answered your own question, I always tighten them till they look about right, just try to make sure both sides are the same
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Re: How crucial is the...

by MadOnVaux! » Wed Jun 20, 2012 2:41 pm

Cheers Phantom....i thought that might be the case, but ive never been sure if they affected anything geometry wise, especially when it gives an exact measurement in the Haynes.
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Re: How crucial is the...

by Robs-se » Thu Jun 21, 2012 1:08 am

I do mine so theres about 2cm of thread showing, and by sight this looks ok on the bushes as well
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Re: How crucial is the...

by MadOnVaux! » Thu Oct 18, 2012 4:30 pm

Yeah, well they are poly versions, the ones i mean with the new links, were standard rubber.
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