Subject	Those new ES bushings could be binding
Posted by	BarryGZX on December 25, 2014 at 7:42 PM
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In Reply To	Post Z1 FUCA Install - Ride Height Problem(s) posted by evan_aggie on December 25, 2014 at 05:15 PM
Message	All bushing related suspension and steering components should be torqued to spec with vehicle on ground. I even go as far as backing it up 20' and pulling forward and jounce the suspension prior to being torqued.
Follow Ups	Post Z1 FUCA Install - Ride Height Problem(s) - evan_aggie 17:15:56 12/25/14 Those new ES bushings could be binding - BarryGZX 19:42:27 12/25/14 lower control arms, trods, & upper arms all torq'd weighted? (n/m) - evan_aggie 20:24:53 12/25/14 yep (n/m) - BarryGZX 23:42:24 12/25/14 BTW: what exactly is bushing bind (ES bushings) ? (n/m) - evan_aggie 10:04:47 12/26/14 If tq'd in the air, they twist when you lower the car. (n/m) - Ted (92TT) 11:58:36 12/26/14 I noticed this: one of the Z1 bushings looks angled now... - evan_aggie 12:07:56 12/26/14 If I remember correctly. - BarryGZX 13:07:17 12/26/14 Think so. Inner sleeve was the only thing longer... - evan_aggie 14:23:09 12/26/14 Typical polyurethane bushings can be torqued down in the air - flashstar 17:28:41 12/26/14 What about his lower control arms? (n/m) - BarryGZX 21:35:39 12/26/14 this is why. ..if you trust the site.. - evan_aggie 07:48:38 12/27/14 I think lower arm bushing is a little different (n/m) - BarryGZX 11:36:46 12/28/14 I checked my urethane lowers- the crush tubes aren't bonded - flashstar 01:16:31 12/29/14 Ugh, still got problems - evan_aggie 16:19:46 12/26/14 Spring fully seated on the high side? (n/m) - Ted (92TT) 21:57:38 12/26/14 yup. same exact length too..15" on both sides - evan_aggie 07:44:53 12/27/14 Are you taking your measurements from - BarryGZX 11:40:11 12/28/14 Yes/No. 15" no. That is total length hanging, but I did - evan_aggie 15:31:43 12/28/14
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