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jshcobra

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Just put poly bushings on my Ghia and have a few tips to share for what it's worth and if anybody is interested...

First, what they say about poly bushings being like switching to a larger sway bar is true. The difference is amazing. My Ghia with the stock 3/4 inch bar and new poly bushings feels just like my Cobra with a 1 inch bar and stock rubber bushings.

Second, I got fed up with turning those end link 1+ inch hex tops, so I welded a 9/16ths nut on the top of each. Now I can quickly spin them off with a ratchet in seconds instead of fighting with a giant crecent wrench 1/4 turn at a time.
 
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jshcobra said:
Second, I got fed up with turning those end link 1+ inch hex tops, so I welded a 9/16ths nut on the top of each. Now I can quickly spin them off with a ratchet in seconds instead of fighting with a giant crecent wrench 1/4 turn at a time.
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That's a great idea I had never thought of that before. Definatly one to keep the memory bank!

Tim
 

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jshcobra said:
Just put poly bushings on my Ghia and have a few tips to share for what it's worth and if anybody is interested...

Second, I got fed up with turning those end link 1+ inch hex tops, so I welded a 9/16ths nut on the top of each. Now I can quickly spin them off with a ratchet in seconds instead of fighting with a giant crecent wrench 1/4 turn at a time.
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Pics please
 
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haha i bought a ~1 3/16 socket
 
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77sleeper said:
haha i bought a ~1 3/16 socket
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I had one in a large set I bought one time

but why would you need to take them on /off all the time kinda a one time thing for me.
 
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