Re: '56 Rear Stabiliser Bar

Posted by John Payne On 2014/6/25 1:51:33

I'm still on the hunt for suitable polyurethane bushes, but it's proving a little difficult to find something the same size as I can source in rubber. One supplier recommended a "tapered cotton reel bush" that's essentially the same as two of the rubber ones joined in the middle. The sizing is very close with the overall length being the greatest difference at 1.85mm, approx 1/16" (rubber bushes x 2). The ID is 16mm which is only marginally bigger than 5/8" (15.9mm). Has anyone used these type of bushes and if so, were there any difficulties in pressing them in to the arms? I've never tried this before and am a little cautious as from what I can find out, these types of bushes are usually pressed into flat surfaces, not like the eyes on the bars which are tapered on both sides. I suppose I could cut them in half but I'd prefer not to have to do that. Cheers, John