Soundwave_666
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| posted on 29/6/09 at 05:56 PM |
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wishbone bushings
has anyone got any tips for fitting the bushings and steel tubing to the wishbones? I have tried all ways I can think of and can't get them to
fit all the way in.
I have had the steel centres in the freezer to try and reduce them in size slightly, used lubricant to try and slacken them, and used a vice to exert
more pressure.
Any ideas?
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Paul (Notts)
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| posted on 29/6/09 at 06:30 PM |
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I used a vice ..
 
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Wheels244
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| posted on 29/6/09 at 06:39 PM |
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Me too
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Soundwave_666
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| posted on 29/6/09 at 07:39 PM |
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I've used the vice in the same way but seem to still be out by about 5mm where the plastic just seems to be condensing and then springing back
out. I'll have to try and see if I can tighten it some more.
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tadltd
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| posted on 29/6/09 at 08:22 PM |
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I take it they measure up OK? If not, they could be meeting inside the tube and therefore can't be squeezed any tighter. If they're done
correctly there should be a slight (2-4mm) gap between them when inserted in the 'bone. The only way to tell if this is the case is to measure
the tube part of the bone, and then measure to the inside of the flanges on the bushes, when they're butted together...
Best Regards,
Steve.
www.turnerautosport.com
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stevegough
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| posted on 29/6/09 at 08:48 PM |
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I had the same problem - check the bore inside - most of mine had some raised weld seams which I ground down with a small grindstone in a corded
drill, then check the inside edge for burrs as well. Grind the bores all smooth.
Next, holding them dead square in a vice - I have a secret weapon here - 'Triton Superjaws' which is brilliant for this, but a
bench vice will do just as well - tighten and the bushes should seat perfectly.
Moving on to the point where the bushes are fitted, ensure that the crush tubes are the correct length - Luego builders have all found
problems with this - When bolting up in the bracket, the crush tube should become solid with the chassis allowing the bushes to rotate around the
tube. The luego problem was that the tubes were 20 thou too short or so, when the bolts were tightened, the bracket clamped the bushes which meant
jerky pivoting / creaking and squeaking and premature wear of the brackets.
Good luck, Steve. 
Luego Locost C20XE.
Build start: October 6th 2008.
IVA passed Jan 28th 2011.
First drive Feb 10th 2011.
First show: Stoneleigh 1st/2nd May 2011.
'Used up' first engine may 3rd 2011!
Back on the road with 2nd engine may 24th
First PASA mad drive 26/7/11
Sold to Mike in Methyr Tydvil 19/03/14
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ReMan
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| posted on 29/6/09 at 09:04 PM |
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In the vice as you are , but chamfer the lead edges of the bushes with grinder, then fit tubes afterwards with lube
[Edited on 29/6/09 by ReMan]
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 29/6/09 at 09:20 PM |
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Chamfer the inside edge of the bush tubes as well.
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