[FC] Suspension bushings

[D. Monasterio]

    Would like to hear a good answer for the first question too. As per the 
second one, your assumption is right. Tightening should be done with the 
vehicle at it's riding height, to avoid abnormal stretching of the rubber.

Daniel Monasterio

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Garry Parsley" <geparsley at sbcglobal.net>
To: "Corvanatics List" <corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 8:55 PM
Subject: [FC] Suspension bushings


> Hi guys,
>
> Recently started back up on my 62 Corvan resto after a couple year cooling 
> off period. Two questions I can't seem to find in either the shop manuals 
> or the tech guide. One. When the bushings are replaced in the lower A-arms 
> (front or rear) should the ends of the shaft be coated with a lubricant or 
> anti-seize, or just leave bare? Mind you these will not see the road for 
> another few years, so I don't want them to rust solid, but also do not 
> want to do anything I'll regret later. Two. The shop manual states to not 
> tighten (in bold letters) the bolts at the end of the shaft after the 
> bushing installation. I can't find any mention later on of when to 
> tighten, and to what specs. I'm assuming this would be done after the 
> vehicle is let down and jounced a bit. Am I on the right track there?
>
> Thanks,
> Garry
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