Re: Got 'Em [was Re: Installing Control Arm Bushings: Tips?]
 

Grumpy AuContraire <Grumpster@GrumpyvilleNOT.com> wrote in
news:4470F30E.A44B000E@GrumpyvilleNOT.com:

>
>
> "N.E.Ohio Bob" wrote:
>>
>> Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
>>
>> >
>> > Gotta give ya credit for doing this work on a rust belt car. I'm
>> > spoiled rotten with Texas tin where fifty year old bolts/nuts still
>> > turn freely...
>> >
>> > JT
>>
>> I'm looking for a rust free '92 Accord 2 door that I can put
>> my
>> drivetrain and interior into. This *#!!ing rust is braking my heart.
>> bob
>
>
> Do occasional searches on Craig's List for Austin, San Antonio and
> Dallas/Ft. Worth. Steer clear of Houston as cars there sort of
> qualify for "rust belt" status.
>
> Of course, you can also check cities in south Arizona and most of
> California. Even Washington and Oregon (near the coast) cars are
> relatively rust free.
>
> JT
>

Include central Florida,but avoid coastal cars;the salt air is equal to a
winter's driving up in NY.

--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Re: Installing Control Arm Bushings: Tips?
 

"Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote
> Maybe you can buy a cheap arbor press from Harbor Freight.
> preferably a local store so you don't have to pay shipping
> on such a heavy
> item.

I agree a cheap one might do the trick for pressing the
bushings in place.

> Cut/drill some plywood for press fixtures.Maybe use dowels
> to keep the bolt
> holes undistorted.

I was indeed using some scraps of wood with my
bolt-socket-etc. clamping device at various points this
morning. Good idea to take this a bit further. Especially if
I go after the rear control arm bushings within a year or
so.

Re: Installing Control Arm Bushings: Tips?
 

"Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote
> Maybe you can buy a cheap arbor press from Harbor Freight.
> preferably a local store so you don't have to pay shipping
> on such a heavy
> item.

I agree a cheap one might do the trick for pressing the
bushings in place.

> Cut/drill some plywood for press fixtures.Maybe use dowels
> to keep the bolt
> holes undistorted.

I was indeed using some scraps of wood with my
bolt-socket-etc. clamping device at various points this
morning. Good idea to take this a bit further. Especially if
I go after the rear control arm bushings within a year or
so.

Re: Installing Control Arm Bushings: Tips?
 

"Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote
> Maybe you can buy a cheap arbor press from Harbor Freight.
> preferably a local store so you don't have to pay shipping
> on such a heavy
> item.

I agree a cheap one might do the trick for pressing the
bushings in place.

> Cut/drill some plywood for press fixtures.Maybe use dowels
> to keep the bolt
> holes undistorted.

I was indeed using some scraps of wood with my
bolt-socket-etc. clamping device at various points this
morning. Good idea to take this a bit further. Especially if
I go after the rear control arm bushings within a year or
so.

Re: Got 'Em [was Re: Installing Control Arm Bushings: Tips?]
 

Dave Kelsen wrote:
>
> On 5/21/2006 3:53 PM N.E.Ohio Bob spake these words of knowledge:
>
> > Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
> >
> >
> >>
> >> Gotta give ya credit for doing this work on a rust belt car. I'm
> >> spoiled rotten with Texas tin where fifty year old bolts/nuts still turn freely...
> >>
> >> JT
> >
> > I'm looking for a rust free '92 Accord 2 door that I can put my
> > drivetrain and interior into. This *#!!ing rust is braking my heart.
> > bob
>
> I'm not being a jerk, but... OK, I am, but that's not why I'm writing this.
>
> Guys, 2 threads above this we have someone saying 'break fluid'. No.
> It's brake fluid, because what stops the car is brakes. What breaks
> your heart, on the other hand, is 'breaking' news.
>
> I just couldn't stand it anymore.
>
> RFT!!!
> Dave Kelsen
>


But, but, but... In this thread, it would be "braking news."

<groan>

JT

Re: Got 'Em [was Re: Installing Control Arm Bushings: Tips?]
 

Dave Kelsen wrote:
>
> On 5/21/2006 3:53 PM N.E.Ohio Bob spake these words of knowledge:
>
> > Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
> >
> >
> >>
> >> Gotta give ya credit for doing this work on a rust belt car. I'm
> >> spoiled rotten with Texas tin where fifty year old bolts/nuts still turn freely...
> >>
> >> JT
> >
> > I'm looking for a rust free '92 Accord 2 door that I can put my
> > drivetrain and interior into. This *#!!ing rust is braking my heart.
> > bob
>
> I'm not being a jerk, but... OK, I am, but that's not why I'm writing this.
>
> Guys, 2 threads above this we have someone saying 'break fluid'. No.
> It's brake fluid, because what stops the car is brakes. What breaks
> your heart, on the other hand, is 'breaking' news.
>
> I just couldn't stand it anymore.
>
> RFT!!!
> Dave Kelsen
>


But, but, but... In this thread, it would be "braking news."

<groan>

JT

Re: Got 'Em [was Re: Installing Control Arm Bushings: Tips?]
 

Dave Kelsen wrote:
>
> On 5/21/2006 3:53 PM N.E.Ohio Bob spake these words of knowledge:
>
> > Grumpy AuContraire wrote:
> >
> >
> >>
> >> Gotta give ya credit for doing this work on a rust belt car. I'm
> >> spoiled rotten with Texas tin where fifty year old bolts/nuts still turn freely...
> >>
> >> JT
> >
> > I'm looking for a rust free '92 Accord 2 door that I can put my
> > drivetrain and interior into. This *#!!ing rust is braking my heart.
> > bob
>
> I'm not being a jerk, but... OK, I am, but that's not why I'm writing this.
>
> Guys, 2 threads above this we have someone saying 'break fluid'. No.
> It's brake fluid, because what stops the car is brakes. What breaks
> your heart, on the other hand, is 'breaking' news.
>
> I just couldn't stand it anymore.
>
> RFT!!!
> Dave Kelsen
>


But, but, but... In this thread, it would be "braking news."

<groan>

JT

Re: Installing Control Arm Bushings: Tips?
 

Elle wrote:
>
> "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote
> > Maybe you can buy a cheap arbor press from Harbor Freight.
> > preferably a local store so you don't have to pay shipping
> > on such a heavy
> > item.
>
> I agree a cheap one might do the trick for pressing the
> bushings in place.
>
> > Cut/drill some plywood for press fixtures.Maybe use dowels
> > to keep the bolt
> > holes undistorted.
>
> I was indeed using some scraps of wood with my
> bolt-socket-etc. clamping device at various points this
> morning. Good idea to take this a bit further. Especially if
> I go after the rear control arm bushings within a year or
> so.


The rear is usually a lot worse than the fron as it gets all the kicked
up salt etc. A cutting torch would be the ticket for that job but watch
out for the gas tank... Oh, should mention that generally, the
passenger/curb side is worse 'cause that's whar' the puddles hang out!

JT

Re: Installing Control Arm Bushings: Tips?
 

Elle wrote:
>
> "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote
> > Maybe you can buy a cheap arbor press from Harbor Freight.
> > preferably a local store so you don't have to pay shipping
> > on such a heavy
> > item.
>
> I agree a cheap one might do the trick for pressing the
> bushings in place.
>
> > Cut/drill some plywood for press fixtures.Maybe use dowels
> > to keep the bolt
> > holes undistorted.
>
> I was indeed using some scraps of wood with my
> bolt-socket-etc. clamping device at various points this
> morning. Good idea to take this a bit further. Especially if
> I go after the rear control arm bushings within a year or
> so.


The rear is usually a lot worse than the fron as it gets all the kicked
up salt etc. A cutting torch would be the ticket for that job but watch
out for the gas tank... Oh, should mention that generally, the
passenger/curb side is worse 'cause that's whar' the puddles hang out!

JT

Re: Installing Control Arm Bushings: Tips?
 

Elle wrote:
>
> "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov> wrote
> > Maybe you can buy a cheap arbor press from Harbor Freight.
> > preferably a local store so you don't have to pay shipping
> > on such a heavy
> > item.
>
> I agree a cheap one might do the trick for pressing the
> bushings in place.
>
> > Cut/drill some plywood for press fixtures.Maybe use dowels
> > to keep the bolt
> > holes undistorted.
>
> I was indeed using some scraps of wood with my
> bolt-socket-etc. clamping device at various points this
> morning. Good idea to take this a bit further. Especially if
> I go after the rear control arm bushings within a year or
> so.


The rear is usually a lot worse than the fron as it gets all the kicked
up salt etc. A cutting torch would be the ticket for that job but watch
out for the gas tank... Oh, should mention that generally, the
passenger/curb side is worse 'cause that's whar' the puddles hang out!

JT

Re: Got 'Em [was Re: Installing Control Arm Bushings: Tips?]
 

"Elle" <honda.lioness@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote
> I had originally ordered a "front control arm set" of
> Mugen Bushings from KingMotorSports.com. They arrived in
> the mail on time, but only two(!) bushings came in the
> package. The control arms hold a total of four bushings
> (two small, two large). I called King's non-toll free
> number, and the clerk explained that I needed to order the
> large, "shock absorber" bushings separately. That's not
> entirely clear from King's web site. The cost per inboard
> Mugen bushing was a whopping $25. Roiled, I sent them back
> and took the sizable restocking fee and shipping/handling
> hit.

Update on King:
Without my asking, and to its credit, King did not charge me
a re-stocking fee but rather immediately refunded to me the
full cost of the bushings. So I am only out shipping and
handling.

Re: Got 'Em [was Re: Installing Control Arm Bushings: Tips?]
 

"Elle" <honda.lioness@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote
> I had originally ordered a "front control arm set" of
> Mugen Bushings from KingMotorSports.com. They arrived in
> the mail on time, but only two(!) bushings came in the
> package. The control arms hold a total of four bushings
> (two small, two large). I called King's non-toll free
> number, and the clerk explained that I needed to order the
> large, "shock absorber" bushings separately. That's not
> entirely clear from King's web site. The cost per inboard
> Mugen bushing was a whopping $25. Roiled, I sent them back
> and took the sizable restocking fee and shipping/handling
> hit.

Update on King:
Without my asking, and to its credit, King did not charge me
a re-stocking fee but rather immediately refunded to me the
full cost of the bushings. So I am only out shipping and
handling.

Re: Got 'Em [was Re: Installing Control Arm Bushings: Tips?]
 

"Elle" <honda.lioness@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote
> I had originally ordered a "front control arm set" of
> Mugen Bushings from KingMotorSports.com. They arrived in
> the mail on time, but only two(!) bushings came in the
> package. The control arms hold a total of four bushings
> (two small, two large). I called King's non-toll free
> number, and the clerk explained that I needed to order the
> large, "shock absorber" bushings separately. That's not
> entirely clear from King's web site. The cost per inboard
> Mugen bushing was a whopping $25. Roiled, I sent them back
> and took the sizable restocking fee and shipping/handling
> hit.

Update on King:
Without my asking, and to its credit, King did not charge me
a re-stocking fee but rather immediately refunded to me the
full cost of the bushings. So I am only out shipping and
handling.