The Complete SPL Rear Suspension (Almost)

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	#2 (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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