Need Help!! Shock bushings in a pinch!!

[stude31]

Hey guys,

I am over at x-canucks place and we tore apart his rear end of his I/S and the shock bushings are destroyed!!!  I know Puoror makes bushings I have them on mine but we don't have time right now to order them.  Is there a part # for like napa.  We haven't checked w/ the stealer just yet.  But, I wanted to get this on the board as soon as I could.  Any help would be great!!  Upper and lower shock bushings are shot...   


Thanks for any advice!!

Stude

[Ricky-D]

Well, in a pinch when nothing is available you can always improvise.

Maybe giving the bushings a quarter turn will give you breathing room.

A hose that you can squeeze in might offer a temporary fix. There are many different types and sizes available at hardware and auto stores.

No hoses, then cut some milk bottle or something you can wind inside the casting to give you a little time.

I would thing anything to keep from metal to metal contact is the important thing here. A little slop should do no harm but then only a temporary situation.

I doubt any dealer will have the bushings, they don't want to tie their money up in little demand for items.

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[stude31]

Thanks for the advice Ricky....

I think we can get by with rotating them 90 degrees for now and then we will order Gary's bushings today.  We were just sitting here brainstorming what to do and came up with rotating the  bushings and then you mentioned it and ta da!!!  Perfect...

Thanks again,

Stude