Literal "weak link" theory: when I used poly bushings on the sway bar
links, I kept
busting links. Stick with rubber, unless you want to upgrade the links;
e.g. with Cape's
rose-jointed links.
bs
Bob Spidell wrote:
> Hi Randy,
>
>
> No one's jumped in, so I'll take a stab. I have some experience with this.
>
> First, you'll be tempted to put nylon/graphite or poly bushings in. I
> tried nylon, and they caused an annoying "thunk" when going over bumps.
> I see there are poly bushings advertised that supposedly don't squeak,
> but it's a big job to replace these and I think you're better off
> sticking with the stock rubber/steel bushings, at least for the inner
> A-arm bushings. I honestly couldn't tell the difference in handling
> with the nylon, though they definitely make the suspension stiffer.
>
> Observe the "weak link" theory: if you stiffen or strengthen one part,
> it puts a greater strain on other parts. I can't say for sure if it was
> cause and effect, but when I had the nylon bushings in I got cracking of
> the shock mounting plates. However, I do run nylon offset top trunnion
> bushings; they helped me take out some excessive positive camber.
>
> I don't think slotted or drilled rotors are necessary unless you're
> going to race. Invest in some really good brake pads--I've had good
> luck with Ferodo--and I see Moss has some "exotic" pads (e.g. kevlar),
> but I can't advise you on selection of those.
>
> If you want to get extravagant, replace the flex lines with stainless
> steel braided teflon lines. Presumably, they don't expand (as much)
> with pressure, and you should get a little firmer pedal (though I don't
> have personal experience with these).
>
> When you're done, invest in a good alignment by somebody who knows what
> they're doing. By taking out the excessive positive camber and getting
> a good alignment my car's handling improved significantly.
>
>
> bs
>
>
>
>
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'67 Austin-Healey 3000 '56 Austin-Healey 100M
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