Re: upper strut bushings

["Randy B" <scirokn81@email.msn.com>]

Dave,
Again, thanks for the reply.
George and I also discussed this and it appears that the design of the
poly units allow for a snug fit, while the way the OEM units work this would
cause binding of the shaft in the bearing/housing. I have replaced all front
suspension bushings, balljoints, tie-rods and ends, tightened the rack,
installed poly rack bushings, upper and lower braces, and new shocks and
springs. Seems I may have a problem with the bearing at the bottom of the
steering column. After fixing this, I will probably stick with the poly's in
the
front and just try to avoid those nasty potholes, and RR tracks.
With this information, it appears that you may not have had to replace the
shorter bushings with the stock ones. Of course this depends upon what
type of poly units you are using. Were you having any problems with your
poly's with the shorter bushings? I am using the Auto Tech units and they
seem to work fine snugged down.
-Randy



>I did this same thing.  I ground down the bushings because I thought that
it
>had way too much looseness in them and at the time I was chasing a
>suspension problem.  It didn't fix the problem and the springs made a
>springy noise when I turned.  Eventually I replaced the bushings and found
>my suspension problem to be lower control arm bushings that were worn.  I
>have since then installed poly urethane strut bearings and just used the
>bushings from the stock bearings and they worked fine.  HTH!!
>
>Dave
>
>> I thought I would post this again in case anyone
>> has any input that may have missed it last time.
>>
>> Tech question:
>>
>> When I mounted new front OEM upper strut
>> bushings/bearings I noticed a little play due to
>> the sleeve that the strut shaft passes through
>> and the top nut/washer tightens down on to.
>> I have installed many of these on my VW's
>> and friends VW's and I have always noticed
>> it being this way so figured it was normal. I
>> figured it was this way to allow the strut to turn
>> when you turn the wheels left to right.
>>
>> When I installed the Poly units on my Scirocco
>> I noticed that they tighten down snug with no
>> slack (shorter sleeve?). With this setup I assume
>> that the strut must turn in its carrier when the
>> wheels are turned L to R. Is this the way these
>> poly units are supposed to work? Will this
>> eventually damage the struts? (Bilstein HD's) If
>> this is ok, would It be a good idea to grind down
>> the sleeves for the OEM units (w/ Boge TG's) on
>> my other Scirocco?
>>
>> If anyone has researched this or can help out
>> it would much appreciated. Off to the races
>> tomorrow, assuming the gas stations are open
>> and the world does not end :)
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Randy B.
>> Cosmos 81 Scirocco S - 2.0L 16V
>> (under the knife OSP car)
>> Mars 81 Scirocco S - t t 1847cc
>> (my new CSP car until the other is done)
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
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