A Arm bushings - Page 2

chris ok · 07-01-2010, 05:35 PM

all my urethane bushings have bitten the dust over the last year on my 1970 big block Velle. All left are a real sloppy mishandling collection in the front end. Time for a new set and I'm on the fence as to which way to go, del a lum or afco solids. any opinions on whys or why nots on them?

72Malibu · 07-01-2010, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SSDiv6

For drag racing applications, I will always suggest racers to not use poly graphite or urethane bushings since with time, they will deform and deteriorate. If was to to suggest a bushing, I would rather use, due to its properties, Nylon.

How long does it take them to deteriorate? I've had mine in for a little over 2 years, front end is still tight.

SSDiv6 · 07-01-2010, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by chris ok

all my urethane bushings have bitten the dust over the last year on my 1970 big block Velle. All left are a real sloppy mishandling collection in the front end. Time for a new set and I'm on the fence as to which way to go, del a lum or afco solids. any opinions on whys or why nots on them?

My preference is Global West Del-A-Lum over any other brand. Another source for good bushings and other accessories is UB Machine. AFCO bushings have higher friction.

UB Machine is the biggest manufacturer of chassis components for other companies such as Alston, Port City Racing, S&W and others. http://www.ubmachine.com/index.html

SSDiv6 · 07-01-2010, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by 72Malibu

How long does it take them to deteriorate? I've had mine in for a little over 2 years, front end is still tight.

There are many variables that influence the life of the urethane bushings; they either deteriorate or bind when they go bad.

chris ok · 07-01-2010, 09:35 PM

72 Malibu, you might have plenty of time with them. Mine lasted many years and were street driven. I noticed how bad mine were changing front springs. First ones bad were drivers uppers. redid them like 4 years ago. lowers were 2 years ago. pass side is all fried this year. works out to I got 10 years on'em. I had a spare set I used to replace drives side but time for a complete re bush.

phantom1010 · 07-21-2010, 10:31 AM

I use the Afco solid uppers with zerk fittings.SST 7009

07-01-2010, 05:35 PM	#11
chris ok Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Long Island, New york Posts: 592 Likes: 131 Liked 46 Times in 29 Posts	Re: A Arm bushings all my urethane bushings have bitten the dust over the last year on my 1970 big block Velle. All left are a real sloppy mishandling collection in the front end. Time for a new set and I'm on the fence as to which way to go, del a lum or afco solids. any opinions on whys or why nots on them?

07-01-2010, 09:35 PM	#15
chris ok Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Long Island, New york Posts: 592 Likes: 131 Liked 46 Times in 29 Posts	Re: A Arm bushings 72 Malibu, you might have plenty of time with them. Mine lasted many years and were street driven. I noticed how bad mine were changing front springs. First ones bad were drivers uppers. redid them like 4 years ago. lowers were 2 years ago. pass side is all fried this year. works out to I got 10 years on'em. I had a spare set I used to replace drives side but time for a complete re bush.

07-21-2010, 10:31 AM	#16
phantom1010 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Mesa,Az Posts: 5 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: A Arm bushings I use the Afco solid uppers with zerk fittings.SST 7009