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Any1 ever get the wrong size upper A arm bushing?
Posted by Ubipa (more from Ubipa) on Sat, 8 Dec 2001 13:55:15
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I ordered a set of upper A arm bushings and there was this one dud. The inside diameter of the sleeve was 0.01-0.02 inches too small, which is very significant. The actual bushing was ok though. I didn't notice the problem untill after I pressed the bushing in. I tried it on both A arms, before measuring, and it was too small. Since the car was apart and I didn't feel like dealing w/ the prob I decided to drill it out to the right size. Well that was a mistake b/c I decided to use a zirconium bit on a high speed drill. The friction got so hot on the sleeve that it started to melt the rubber. I should used a drill press at a slow speed w/ cutting oil; it's too late now. Anyway, I didn't have a replacement bushing for the replacement so I just left it be, but lucky enough it was the right one to put on the passengerside arm in the front (it'll be easier to access later).
I guess my question for you folks is, how long do you think this bushing will hold up compared to an unmelted one? I believe the bushing only melted around the metal sleeve area, I immediately doused it w/ cold h20 when I figured out what was happening.
Any advice is appreciated.
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