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Ken Chambers
Guest
Scott,
I also need to replace those front stub axle bushings but have been very
reluctant to order them at $120 apiece. In this case
originally has no importance as long as the replacement part functions as
intended. I also like to support Hugh as much as
possible but there are limits.
Would you be interested in having additional bushings made for other members
while lowering the cost for yours? How about asking
your bearing guy what his best prices are. In moderate quantities, the price to
members might get down to around $25-30, plus
shipping. I'd certainly jump at buying four of them (2 cars). Of course, you'd
now be in the parts business so consider carefully
if you'd like to do this.
This is really an important safety issue. There's quite a bit of play in my
front wheels due to those worn bushings. I get an
occasional shimmy while driving on the road. It's happened occasionally at
freeway speeds and is frightening. If violent enough,
more damage can occur very quickly leading to an out of control condition. If
anyone has a front end shimmy, check those
bushings. It's easily done by jacking up the front end, grabbing the top and
bottom of a wheel and alternately pushing and
pulling. If there's more than about a quarter inch of movement at the tire
edge, those bushings need replacement. Also check the
King Pin bushings for excess play.
What kind of interest is out there for these stub axle bushings at an attractive
price? Thanks, Scott.
Ken Chambers, CA
'64 Amphi
> The local bearing store took measurements from a new $115 dollar unit
> from Gordons. They quoted me at $45 apiece for a minimum of four units.
> The bearing guy was upset that the price was so high. Hugh's parts are
> original but they are still just 660 brass.
>
> Scott Moses
> Kansas
I also need to replace those front stub axle bushings but have been very
reluctant to order them at $120 apiece. In this case
originally has no importance as long as the replacement part functions as
intended. I also like to support Hugh as much as
possible but there are limits.
Would you be interested in having additional bushings made for other members
while lowering the cost for yours? How about asking
your bearing guy what his best prices are. In moderate quantities, the price to
members might get down to around $25-30, plus
shipping. I'd certainly jump at buying four of them (2 cars). Of course, you'd
now be in the parts business so consider carefully
if you'd like to do this.
This is really an important safety issue. There's quite a bit of play in my
front wheels due to those worn bushings. I get an
occasional shimmy while driving on the road. It's happened occasionally at
freeway speeds and is frightening. If violent enough,
more damage can occur very quickly leading to an out of control condition. If
anyone has a front end shimmy, check those
bushings. It's easily done by jacking up the front end, grabbing the top and
bottom of a wheel and alternately pushing and
pulling. If there's more than about a quarter inch of movement at the tire
edge, those bushings need replacement. Also check the
King Pin bushings for excess play.
What kind of interest is out there for these stub axle bushings at an attractive
price? Thanks, Scott.
Ken Chambers, CA
'64 Amphi
> The local bearing store took measurements from a new $115 dollar unit
> from Gordons. They quoted me at $45 apiece for a minimum of four units.
> The bearing guy was upset that the price was so high. Hugh's parts are
> original but they are still just 660 brass.
>
> Scott Moses
> Kansas
