Question regarding bushing holders
Question regarding bushing holders
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Hello,
I have a question regarding the use of a split housing as a bushing holder in an automotive control arm application. Is there any reason why this is not used. This would solve a lot of issues with dis/reassembly.
Thanks
I have a question regarding the use of a split housing as a bushing holder in an automotive control arm application. Is there any reason why this is not used. This would solve a lot of issues with dis/reassembly.
Thanks





RE: Question regarding bushing holders
More steps at final assembly?
Consequences of fastener loosening/breakage?
Norm
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RE: Question regarding bushing holders
Cheers
Greg Locock
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RE: Question regarding bushing holders
Basically a good design, but to properly press the bushing out and in, the shaft is always in the way. A lot of arms get bent.
I'm investigating this, because i'm going to change from rubber to solids. With the original rubber bushings, most just burn out the rubber to avoid bending the arms. With solids of course this is impossible.
Thanks
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Hacks on the other end will bend the arms because they are too lazy to make up appropriate spacers.
Cheers
Greg Locock
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RE: Question regarding bushing holders
Basically a good design, but to properly press the bushing out and in, the shaft is always in the way. A lot of arms get bent.
I'm investigating this, because i'm going to change from rubber to solids. With the original rubber bushings, most just burn out the rubber to avoid bending the arms. With solids of course this is impossible."
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7 top 10 finishes with 5 firsts in class and 3 first overall. Won the class at Sebring in 1971 with Dick Smothers co-driving.
5 first grid positions earned by setting quickest qualifying lap.
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RE: Question regarding bushing holders
Greg, in FAQ you have a free SLA software package SLARK listed but the site no longer exists.
I would like to try it out rather than use a very long piece of paper as in '67.
A year later the Lotus 49B came out with very similar wishbone lengths especially at the rear.
Can you advise how I can receive a copy.
I am again designing/building a small hill climb car, this time with Yam 1000 and 4wd.
Cheers
John
RE: Question regarding bushing holders
I'm sure they asked my permission!
You need to set iteration /on/ in the tools/options/calculations tab
Cheers
Greg Locock
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