Sway bar bushing question.
Posted: Sun Sep 18, 2005 11:54 pm
Did the Elan come with different diameter sway bars throughout the
various models? I was installing a new set of poly bushings on the
lower portion of the sway bar upright (the hour glass shaped bushing
that supports the bar), and the hole in the bushing is slightly
larger that the diameter of the bar (around a 1/4"). I'm wondering
if some of the later cars maybe had a larger diameter sway bar?
I am assuming that these bushings should be snug, not loose. I do
have another set of bushings that have the same exact outer shape
and size, but the hole in the center is slightly smaller that the
sway bar (the sway bar is 0.625" and the bushing is 0.60"). I'm not
sure, but this may be too tight and I don't want to get it jammed on
the bar while trying. Plus it seemed like it may damage the bushing
trying to get it over the end of the bar. Is it possible this is
the correct bushing and I'm just underestimating the ability of the
poly to stretch around the ends of the bar?
Of course this happens just as I am excited about finishing my
rolling chassis (finally!!). I have all of the shocks, springs,
hubs, the steering box and the front rotors and calipers on. I am
anxious to get the sway bar worked out so I can move on to the rear
end and transmission.
Of course, the thing to note is that I wouldn't be nearly as far
without the help of everyone here! I wanted to take another
opportunity to thank everyone for the valuable input throughout the
process.
Nick
various models? I was installing a new set of poly bushings on the
lower portion of the sway bar upright (the hour glass shaped bushing
that supports the bar), and the hole in the bushing is slightly
larger that the diameter of the bar (around a 1/4"). I'm wondering
if some of the later cars maybe had a larger diameter sway bar?
I am assuming that these bushings should be snug, not loose. I do
have another set of bushings that have the same exact outer shape
and size, but the hole in the center is slightly smaller that the
sway bar (the sway bar is 0.625" and the bushing is 0.60"). I'm not
sure, but this may be too tight and I don't want to get it jammed on
the bar while trying. Plus it seemed like it may damage the bushing
trying to get it over the end of the bar. Is it possible this is
the correct bushing and I'm just underestimating the ability of the
poly to stretch around the ends of the bar?
Of course this happens just as I am excited about finishing my
rolling chassis (finally!!). I have all of the shocks, springs,
hubs, the steering box and the front rotors and calipers on. I am
anxious to get the sway bar worked out so I can move on to the rear
end and transmission.
Of course, the thing to note is that I wouldn't be nearly as far
without the help of everyone here! I wanted to take another
opportunity to thank everyone for the valuable input throughout the
process.
Nick