[FC] Suspension bushings

[Ken Hand]

??? The answer to the first part is any lube on the shaft will help prevent rust down the road. The bushing centers are held in place by the end bolt and do not rotate, so, lube is not required, but I lube the area all the thime quite liberally to help prevent rust down the road.


Ken Hand
248-613-8586
www.corvairmechanic.com 


-----Original Message-----
From: Garry Parsley <geparsley at sbcglobal.net>
To: Corvanatics List <corvanatics at corvair.org>
Sent: Mon, 7 Jul 2008 9:55 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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