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racer913 02-29-2012 04:27 PM

control arm bushings for 1st gen camaro
 
rebuilding front end on my 67 camaro I could just some help deciding who makes good bind free bushings

1320racer 02-29-2012 04:44 PM

Re: control arm bushings for 1st gen camaro
 
Global West, Afco and others. That said, the same can be accomplished by modifying poly graphite bushings by adding a zerk fitting, cutting a grease groove in the bushing and turning down the sleeve which is what I had on my Chevelle.

Chad Rhodes 02-29-2012 05:35 PM

Re: control arm bushings for 1st gen camaro
 
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Originally Posted by 1320racer (Post 312167)
Global West, Afco and others. That said, the same can be accomplished by modifying poly graphite bushings by adding a zerk fitting, cutting a grease groove in the bushing and turning down the sleeve which is what I had on my Chevelle.

actually no it can't. The poly bushing will still deflect, albeit less than the stock rubber one. The Del-A-Lum style that global west sells will not and will still move just as free if not more so.

1320racer 02-29-2012 05:38 PM

Re: control arm bushings for 1st gen camaro
 
worked well for me, footbraking my 3880 lb, Chevelle to a 1.28 best 60 foot with 59% of that weight on the nose.)


http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/o...n6-15-08-1.jpg

http://i381.photobucket.com/albums/o...supatCecil.jpg

Chad Rhodes 02-29-2012 05:40 PM

Re: control arm bushings for 1st gen camaro
 
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Originally Posted by 1320racer (Post 312180)
worked well for me, footbraking my 3880 lb, Chevelle to a 1.28 best 60 foot with 59% of that weight on the nose.)

whoopdie f'n doo. I was just pointing out that no, "the same can't be accomplished" by modifying a poly busing. Deflection may not matter to you, but to a lot of class racers it does. Since you aren't one, you don't get it.

1320racer 02-29-2012 05:52 PM

Re: control arm bushings for 1st gen camaro
 
oh I forgot, only class racers get it. :rolleyes: :p

FYI, one of the best stock/super stock builders in the country disagrees with you.;)

Chad Rhodes 02-29-2012 05:56 PM

Re: control arm bushings for 1st gen camaro
 
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Originally Posted by 1320racer (Post 312184)
oh I forgot, only class racers get it. :rolleyes: :p

FYI, one of the best stock/super stock builders in the country disagrees with you.;)

then I'm sure he'll be along shortly to point out why

BTW we've all seen the pics of your cars OVER AND OVER....................we don't care anymore

1320racer 02-29-2012 05:58 PM

Re: control arm bushings for 1st gen camaro
 
he won't, he's not interested in posting on the net debating with those that think they know.

speak for yourself

mannymen 02-29-2012 08:07 PM

Re: control arm bushings for 1st gen camaro
 
Ed did u just grind off your serrations from the bushing shells? To the other person responding, class racers still use this method that Ed has mentioned.

C.R. no reason to attack someone trying to help. Plus ask Dan fletcher what bushings he was using as u may be surprised.

racer913 02-29-2012 08:37 PM

Re: control arm bushings for 1st gen camaro
 
thanks for the direction i will be looking around the pits in gainsville I was down to the global west or afco both seem pretty much the same not sure if I should pick one over the other


thanks again


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