AW: [DML] Re: Polyurethane bushings

["Elvis Nocita" <elvisnocita@xxxx>]

Toby,

the bushing is FORD 1652910, used in an Escort and maybe several others.
I'm not sure if you get them in the states.

Do you really think it makes a big difference if this is made from rubber
or polyurethan ? I mean - hit the break and see how the lower control arm
moves around. Before playing with that piece of rubber it would also be
necessarry to stiffen that control arm somehow (not only by the sway bar).

Another question - why do the front wheels always wear out on the outside
faster ? Is this just setup or a design flaw ?

Elvis

-----Ursprüngliche Nachricht-----
Von: Toby Peterson [mailto:tobyp@xxxx]
Gesendet: Dienstag, 18. März 2003 23:01
An: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Betreff: [DML] Re: Polyurethane bushings


Elvis - The OEM "donut bushings" (p/n 108912) can be had here for
under $5 US, but they are made of 22 year old rubber. If you go to a
Ford dealer and find an equivalent part, it will be better than an NOS
DeLorean part (probably), but it will still be rubber. The handling
improvements come from reducing "induced deflections", which requires
a stiffer material than rubber for the bushings. I would be
interested in finding out what the specific application is for the
Ford part you're referring to. I can use the cross-reference when
talking with urethane suppliers. Any information would be helpful.

Toby Peterson VIN 2248
Winged1

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Elvis Nocita" <elvisnocita@xxxx>
wrote:
> Hey, where's the probleme with those donut bushings ?
>
> At least here in Europe simply got to a Ford dealer, pay 4 Euro a
piece and
> step out.




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