Delrin/Aluminum front control arm bushings installed!

synolimit · 01-02-2014, 08:58 PM

This threads a year old. No updates? Rusty obviously didn't buy these and went spl everything.

Rusty · 01-02-2014, 09:08 PM

The OP never did any up-dates, so I went with SPL.

synolimit · 01-02-2014, 09:15 PM

I want them to replace the bushings in my adjustable control arms with poly/grease bushings.

Rusty · 01-02-2014, 10:34 PM

Why don't you go with aluminum/bronze bushing for there with grease fittings.

synolimit · 01-02-2014, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

Why don't you go with aluminum/bronze bushing for there with grease fittings.

Link? How do I know these will fit diameter and length?

Rusty · 01-02-2014, 11:27 PM

You can have a local machine shop make them for you. All they would need is the arms, old bushings, and bolts to take measurements. I used to be able to get parts made reasonable. But now with the gas well drillers here. Prices have shot up, and you have to wait in line. The shops are making a killin' now.

synolimit · 01-03-2014, 12:24 AM

Why can't that joint just be solid? Fill it in with a sold bar, drill the hole for the bolt size and install the bolt? No chance of movement lube the bolt every now and again.

wstar · 01-03-2014, 09:27 AM

I would imagine a solid metal cylindrical bushing + bolt would bind in some situations, even if lubed. If you gave it enough looseness to never bind, it would have more play in it than the delrin version.

synolimit · 01-03-2014, 05:29 PM

I prefer this. Need to find out how he did these. He tried selling these for $600 but to me they look like ams or kinetix arms with upgraded bushings and maybe the hemi joint or whatever.

TopElement · 01-05-2014, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

This threads a year old. No updates? Rusty obviously didn't buy these and went spl everything.

Sorry for the lack of updates everyone, but the delrin bushings are still working great. Have them on the LCA's as well. Of course for adjustability I would prefer full replacement arms machined from aluminum or fabricated from steel tubing, but that takes much longer to design and make, and is 10x the price.
If anyone is interested in the front upper bushings, I have a few sets to sell for cheap.

In the rear suspension I have mostly spherical bearings for the joints, as it's simply easier to purchase high quality parts that are already available.

Considering the low cost of installing delrin/aluminum upgrades, and sometimes restricted by rulebooks, it's a simple upgrade. On the downside, there can be occasional noises either from road conditions or a lot of suspension articulation.

Vrg37s · 01-05-2014, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TopElement

Sorry for the lack of updates everyone, but the delrin bushings are still working great. Have them on the LCA's as well. Of course for adjustability I would prefer full replacement arms machined from aluminum or fabricated from steel tubing, but that takes much longer to design and make, and is 10x the price.
If anyone is interested in the front upper bushings, I have a few sets to sell for cheap.

In the rear suspension I have mostly spherical bearings for the joints, as it's simply easier to purchase high quality parts that are already available.

Considering the low cost of installing delrin/aluminum upgrades, and sometimes restricted by rulebooks, it's a simple upgrade. On the downside, there can be occasional noises either from road conditions or a lot of suspension articulation.

I'm interested in these. You need to clear out your inbox, it says you can't receive any pm's

critical · 01-05-2014, 01:08 AM

I'm interested as well. Think there's a PM from me in your inbox somewhere. Thanks

Also interested in lower control arm bushings. SPL is the only option we have for those I believe. How would Delrin work for the rear differential bushings?

AzSpeng · 01-05-2014, 02:19 AM

If the OP cant or doesnt sell these anymore, My company would love to offer these. We have a cnc lathe sitting waiting to cut some delrin bushings.

synolimit · 01-05-2014, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by AzSpeng

If the OP cant or doesnt sell these anymore, My company would love to offer these. We have a cnc lathe sitting waiting to cut some delrin bushings.

I'd be interested in sending you my aftermarket front arms and having you do this since the aftermarket arms might not take his. Also PM me a price on porting my throttle bodies and manifold like Z1 does.

Megan370z · 01-05-2014, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by synolimit

I'd be interested in sending you my aftermarket front arms and having you do this since the aftermarket arms might not take his. Also PM me a price on porting my throttle bodies and manifold like Z1 does.

*cough ... cough like I ....cough originally did cough...*

*throat cleared....*

sorry it was to strong to resist for both options, which one of them Z1 is now performing...

*flame suit on*

01-02-2014, 08:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	This threads a year old. No updates? Rusty obviously didn't buy these and went spl everything. Rusty likes this. __________________ 13 370z-

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,220 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	The OP never did any up-dates, so I went with SPL. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

01-02-2014, 09:15 PM	#18 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	I want them to replace the bushings in my adjustable control arms with poly/grease bushings. __________________ 13 370z-

01-02-2014, 10:34 PM	#19 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,220 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	Why don't you go with aluminum/bronze bushing for there with grease fittings. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

01-02-2014, 11:27 PM	#21 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,220 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684438	You can have a local machine shop make them for you. All they would need is the arms, old bushings, and bolts to take measurements. I used to be able to get parts made reasonable. But now with the gas well drillers here. Prices have shot up, and you have to wait in line. The shops are making a killin' now. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

01-03-2014, 12:24 AM	#22 (permalink)
synolimit A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2013 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 5,051 Drives: 2013 Silver 370z Rep Power: 3389	Why can't that joint just be solid? Fill it in with a sold bar, drill the hole for the bolt size and install the bolt? No chance of movement lube the bolt every now and again. __________________ 13 370z-

01-03-2014, 09:27 AM	#23 (permalink)
wstar A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,024 Drives: too slow Rep Power: 3594	I would imagine a solid metal cylindrical bushing + bolt would bind in some situations, even if lubed. If you gave it enough looseness to never bind, it would have more play in it than the delrin version. __________________ 7AT Track Car! Journal thread / Car setup details

01-05-2014, 01:08 AM	#27 (permalink)
critical A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Washington Posts: 1,252 Drives: 09' 370z 7AT Rep Power: 16	I'm interested as well. Think there's a PM from me in your inbox somewhere. Thanks Also interested in lower control arm bushings. SPL is the only option we have for those I believe. How would Delrin work for the rear differential bushings? __________________ Quaife w/ gears \|Stillen Gen 3\|SOLD FI Resonated Test Pipes \|SOLD FI 18'' \| 25row Stillen Race \| Progress 35mm/25mm sways \| Swifts/Koni\|Volk G25's\| Stoptech SS lines\|\|SPL Front/Rear Arms\| Last edited by critical; 01-05-2014 at 01:21 AM.

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AzSpeng Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Chandler, Az Posts: 345 Drives: Skyline GTR Rep Power: 12	If the OP cant or doesnt sell these anymore, My company would love to offer these. We have a cnc lathe sitting waiting to cut some delrin bushings.

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