Sam Monoogian Posted July 12, 2002 Share Posted July 12, 2002 When I had my chassis rebuilt at Arch I got them to modify the front mount of the lower front wishbone from the spindle jobby to a bolt hole in the vertical chassis tube. With the spindle mount two 1/2 rubber bushes are used (the same type as for the anti-roll bar for classic suspension). Should a single metal-rubber-metal type bush be used instead if I'm bolting it through? The front endpiece is of a different size to the rear so I can't just use the same type of bush as used for the rear endpiece (at the inboard end). The wishbone currently won't fit with the 1/2 bushes as the bit of bush that protrudes prevents it. So even if I kept the wishbone and bushes I'd have to lop a bit off the end. Has anyone else had this mod done to their car? If so what did you do? Change bush, mod bushes or change wishbone and bush? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Monoogian Posted July 17, 2002 Author Share Posted July 17, 2002 Is that a resounding no then? Anybody else got any ideas? Dunno when I'll next be working on the car but need to find a solution in next few weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.R. Posted July 18, 2002 Share Posted July 18, 2002 I have done the same chassis mods in the past. The later bolt (as opposed to stud) fixing is really meant for the later (rose swivel joint) lower wishbones, which have a single rubber to metal bonded bush, this wont fit your wishbone. You can however fit the later wishbones to the earlier stud fixing. I think that your wishbones use the Y16 bushes, perhaps the Y9 as fitted to the rear A frame may fit easier, a more likely explanation is that your bushes will fit but only after a massive struggle. Redline components will almost certainly know the answer and can sell you the relevant bushes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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