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Topic: Need Fast Advice - Front end bushings

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Need Fast Advice - Front end bushings

Posted: 4/2/09 8:52am Message 1 of 10
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Vette(s): 1981 - 59 Beige over Cinnebar leather. Edlebrock top end, 2200 stall w/shift kit, 3:55s, Mufflex maniback exhaust, nice stereo, 16 in AREs w/BFGs
My 81 was up on the lift and low and behold my a-arm bushings were shot. Everything else looked ok, not perfect but ok.
 
SO I know some things are going to be taken apart, what should I replace?  I dont want to go wild because Im outta work but I need to fix this BUT I dont want to do it twice either.  I dont see anyone selling just a bushing kit. I'm seeing a total rebuild kit for about 200.00.
 
Thoughts?
 
Larry, do you have a remedy?  I'd love to flip you the business
 
Thanks, Kevin  
 
 



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Need Fast Advice - Front end bushings

Posted: 4/2/09 9:20am Message 2 of 10
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Need Fast Advice - Front end bushings

Posted: 4/2/09 9:22am Message 3 of 10
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You can go with Poly...or stay with rubber, (but use Moog if you stay rubber). 


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Need Fast Advice - Front end bushings

Posted: 4/2/09 10:40am Message 4 of 10
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Kev, the bushings are probably available at Napa parts houses. You can get bushings by themselves from any of the parts vendors, too...OR...give Larry a call at
The bushings are kinda like brakes....you'll have to replace them sooner or later anyway. If the bushings are cracked from age, but the rest of the suspension is ok, then just replace the bushings...


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Need Fast Advice - Front end bushings

Posted: 4/2/09 11:37am Message 5 of 10
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Adam; thanks for the referral.  We stock original quality bushings for $7.50 each, less 10% forum discount.  You can buy exactly the ones you need.

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Need Fast Advice - Front end bushings

Posted: 4/2/09 3:29pm Message 6 of 10
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Vette(s): 1981 - 59 Beige over Cinnebar leather. Edlebrock top end, 2200 stall w/shift kit, 3:55s, Mufflex maniback exhaust, nice stereo, 16 in AREs w/BFGs
I just spoke to Mike over at Larry's.  As long as the car is apart, Mike thought it made sense to get the rebuild kit.  A present from my Dad..
 
Thanks Mike and Larry! 



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Posted: 4/2/09 7:17pm Message 7 of 10
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Ahhhh...I just love a happy ending....


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Posted: 4/3/09 5:22pm Message 8 of 10
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Kevin, let me know if want a hand. Does the kit come with ball joints?


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Need Fast Advice - Front end bushings

Posted: 4/4/09 5:46am Message 9 of 10
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Vette(s): 1981 - 59 Beige over Cinnebar leather. Edlebrock top end, 2200 stall w/shift kit, 3:55s, Mufflex maniback exhaust, nice stereo, 16 in AREs w/BFGs
Paul - I dont have the hands, the tools or the space for this one.  Allens Performance is going to do it.  Its a total rebuild (ball joints, tie rod end, etc)...   Im redoing their computer network so Im hoping its gonna wash...


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Posted: 4/4/09 7:52am Message 10 of 10
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Cool!! Happy days are comin!!


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