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      11-24-2021, 07:51 PM   #1
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Swapping factory rubber bushings

Anyone swap out the factory rubber bushings yet? I was thinking about Fall-Line’s spherical bearing conversion kit, but wanted to see if others had thoughts.
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Anyone swap out the factory rubber bushings yet? I was thinking about Fall-Line’s spherical bearing conversion kit, but wanted to see if others had thoughts.
Thought about this for track feel, but I think its going to ride like a box car. Starting front suspension work now, so will likely go with control arms and toe links for steering feel and hold off on bearings.
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Anyone swap out the factory rubber bushings yet? I was thinking about Fall-Line's spherical bearing conversion kit, but wanted to see if others had thoughts.
Thought about this for track feel, but I think its going to ride like a box car. Starting front suspension work now, so will likely go with control arms and toe links for steering feel and hold off on bearings.
I'm interested in hearing how it feels when you're done
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Thought about this for track feel, but I think its going to ride like a box car. Starting front suspension work now, so will likely go with control arms and toe links for steering feel and hold off on bearings.
Definitely interested in your thoughts if you install the control arms and toe links.

The stock steering feel isn’t bad, but I’d definitely like to dial it in
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Subscribed! I’m curious about the toe links mostly for bump stop purposes since I’m lowered.
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What brand parts are you looking at? Im working with SPL and nothings available ATM. I have the Fall Line Mono Balls (not installed yet) as im waiting for the rest to come out to redo the front end. Need to reduce the twitch
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What brand parts are you looking at? Im working with SPL and nothings available ATM. I have the Fall Line Mono Balls (not installed yet) as im waiting for the rest to come out to redo the front end. Need to reduce the twitch
Any word from SPL on ETA?

What are you lowered on if you don't mind me asking?
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What brand parts are you looking at? Im working with SPL and nothings available ATM. I have the Fall Line Mono Balls (not installed yet) as im waiting for the rest to come out to redo the front end. Need to reduce the twitch
Any word from SPL on ETA?

What are you lowered on if you don't mind me asking?
Jan hopefully from SPL.

Currently on MSS but machined out the Inner lock ring to allow additional 6mm drop/adjustment. Also ran the oem rubber bumps and turned another 5mm off of them.
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Jan hopefully from SPL.

Currently on MSS but machined out the Inner lock ring to allow additional 6mm drop/adjustment. Also ran the oem rubber bumps and turned another 5mm off of them.
Thanks for the info. Jan would be great, my car will be waiting out the Northeast winter months anyway so I can hopefully get everything ordered and delivered before spring.
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Anyone swap out the factory rubber bushings yet? I was thinking about Fall-Line’s spherical bearing conversion kit, but wanted to see if others had thoughts.
Did anything pan out on this?
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Did anything pan out on this?
I have swaped them all out. Iam pleased with the results
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I have swaped them all out. Iam pleased with the results
Fantastic! Do you have a link to all those bushings you replaced?

Additionally, do you happen to have any of the rubber bushings you removed? I'd like to explore custom delrin bushings as well and am having a difficult time sourcing the OEM bushings as they only come pre-installed in the rear traction rod and rear toe link.

If they are still in good shape and will provide solid measurements, I'll pay for the shipping of them to CO.

Or, if the spherical bushings were a direct replacement, I would be able to get their measurements from the website you ordered them from possibly?
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Fantastic! Do you have a link to all those bushings you replaced?

Additionally, do you happen to have any of the rubber bushings you removed? I'd like to explore custom delrin bushings as well and am having a difficult time sourcing the OEM bushings as they only come pre-installed in the rear traction rod and rear toe link.

If they are still in good shape and will provide solid measurements, I'll pay for the shipping of them to CO.

Or, if the spherical bushings were a direct replacement, I would be able to get their measurements from the website you ordered them from possibly?
I have replaced all the fall-line bushings in the front and back of the car. I don't know your current situation or what the road conditions are in your area. This should be a BIG factor into whether or not you replace the bushings with solid ones. I live in an area where road conditions are good. I'm riding on kw v4s. I drove over a few few towns over and the road conditions were not ideal. The whole care was shaking and buzzing. Keep that in mind. I ordered from IND !
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I have replaced all the fall-line bushings in the front and back of the car. I don't know your current situation or what the road conditions are in your area. This should be a BIG factor into whether or not you replace the bushings with solid ones. I live in an area where road conditions are good. I'm riding on kw v4s. I drove over a few few towns over and the road conditions were not ideal. The whole care was shaking and buzzing. Keep that in mind. I ordered from IND !
Do you happen to have any of the replaced bushings and if so, are they in solid enough condition to measure?
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Sorry I dont have them i left them at the shop
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