The Complete SPL Rear Suspension (Almost)

Rusty · 02-02-2019, 06:13 PM

Another installment of this thread.

This time, it's the SPL Midlink Bushings. These are the ones that replace the bushings at the adjustment point on the lower arm that has the spring bucket.

1st pic is the bushing i'm replacing.

2nd pic of the lower arm.

3rd pic is the arm off. to remove the arm. Place jack under the spring bucket of the arm and apply some pressure. Not much.Remove the bolt at the knuckle first. Lower jack down and remove the spring. Next remove the adjusting bolt. Remove arm.

Rusty · 02-02-2019, 06:22 PM

1st pic is the new SPL bushing and the stock bushings.

2nd and 3rd pic's. Using a 1 1/4" hole saw. Cut out the middle of the stock bushing.

4th and 5th pic's. Use a hack saw blade to cut 2 relive cuts in the shell of the stock bushing. Be CAREFUL not to cut into the arm itself. Not a good idea.

6th pic. I used a small chisel and hammer to remove the remains of the stock bushing. After this. Use a round file to remove any burrs around the hole and in it.

Rusty · 02-02-2019, 06:29 PM

Here is where is install goes south in a hurry. This is the first time I have run into this issue with SPL parts. I measured the diameter of the bushings. Both at 1.492". Then I measured the ID of the holes in the arms. 1.421" for both.

That's 0.071" differences.

Should have anywhere from 0.001" to 0,003" difference. So now I have to call SPL on Monday and tell them. So that they can ship me new bushings with the proper OD's.

02-02-2019, 06:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Rusty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 70 Posts: 35,575 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684440	Here is where is install goes south in a hurry. This is the first time I have run into this issue with SPL parts. I measured the diameter of the bushings. Both at 1.492". Then I measured the ID of the holes in the arms. 1.421" for both. That's 0.071" differences. Should have anywhere from 0.001" to 0,003" difference. So now I have to call SPL on Monday and tell them. So that they can ship me new bushings with the proper OD's. JARblue and ZontheRocks like this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

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