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BullittFB

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Hey John, I was wondering, If I could install regular bearings (kind of like the ones you use for the spring perches) in place of the LCA bushing, you know, without having to take out the tube and replace it with a thicker walled one. Or is it better (safer) to do the swap like you do with a spherical bearing?
Thank you

 

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You need to use a spherical bearing, even on a 65/66 car.

 

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yes, to ronstang you listen. a spherical bearing in the lower control arm will allow the arm to follow a natural curve easily, where as a fixed bearing will bind. remember that the lower arm does not move up and down only, but front to back as well.

 

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Better late than never. I agree, the lower arm needs a spherical bearing.

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John

 

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John

What's your website again? ORP?

 

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Thanks you all, I just wanted to know if I could get away with it.

 

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One last thing, what´s the OD and bore of the spherical bearings you use? Also what are the dimensions of the spacers you made?

 

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BullittFB said:

One last thing, what´s the OD and bore of the spherical bearings you use? Also what are the dimensions of the spacers you made?

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We use a different bearing on an early car, than a later ..'67-up car. What year car are you working on? Send me an email at opentracker@sbcglobal.net . The guy that does my machine work will be happy to do more.


John