RE: Superflex bushes

From: kurt.eckert(at)tfn.com
Date: Mon Sep 28 1998 - 13:29:00 CDT


As the sleeve is only a wrapper around the bushing, it is not an issue. It is
only an issue when the part is load bearing, such as a bolt that holds on a
control arm.

Kurt Eckert

-----Original Message-----
From: Christie, Scott E. (CAP, GEFA)
[mailto:Scott.Christie(at)gecapital.com]
Sent: Monday, September 28, 1998 12:56 PM
To: 'Alpine Subscribers'
Subject: Superflex bushes

Based on an ad seen in Practical Classics, check out the following website:
www.racecar.co.uk/superflex

This company sells polyurethane suspension bushes for many cars, including
Tiger and Alpine 4-5.
They mention that where applicable they use stainless steel sleeves. Wasn't
there a thread a while back (Jarrid?) about the dangers of stainless steel
in high stress applications?

For some reason, our cars can be found under H for Hillman!
Why couldn't these same bits be used on earlier Alpines?
Does anyone have any experience with this company?
Scott Christie
Series 3 Alpine Registry



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