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don71 · 03-19-2008, 04:28 PM

I wanted to give an update and thanks to Joe. I did'nt have a a socket big ehough I thought would work so.......

I installed my upper rear end busings over the weekend. UMI Performance is where I purchased my new upper and lower control arms. They were supplied from UMI with energy suspension instructions. Poly graphite? I don't know, don't care. Black in color with "specks" of something impregnated in them.

Observation:
The OD was measured with calipers at 1.855"
The ID of the housing ear was 1.845" a tight fit you might say.

I put the bushings in the freezer. Made sure the housing was clean, no burrs no paint and lubed. Pounded them in with a 3 lb. hammer with a block of wood up to the "step". Took a few whacks, but got them in. I will be using the enclosed thrust washers, (thick plastic). Supposed to control the walking side to side....yada yada....

Can't wait to get this new rear installled.

03-19-2008, 04:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
don71 feed the pig Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Central Missouri Posts: 167	I wanted to give an update and thanks to Joe. I did'nt have a a socket big ehough I thought would work so....... I installed my upper rear end busings over the weekend. UMI Performance is where I purchased my new upper and lower control arms. They were supplied from UMI with energy suspension instructions. Poly graphite? I don't know, don't care. Black in color with "specks" of something impregnated in them. Observation: The OD was measured with calipers at 1.855" The ID of the housing ear was 1.845" a tight fit you might say. I put the bushings in the freezer. Made sure the housing was clean, no burrs no paint and lubed. Pounded them in with a 3 lb. hammer with a block of wood up to the "step". Took a few whacks, but got them in. I will be using the enclosed thrust washers, (thick plastic). Supposed to control the walking side to side....yada yada.... Can't wait to get this new rear installled. __________________ 1971 Cutlass S 455/th400 3.23 rear---new interior allmost done.