RE: spring support bushing replacement

["Armand Eshleman" <aje1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I don't know completely what's going on here but this thread is not new,
with Ray or Joe.
I have an e-mail from November of 2004 with Ray asking the same question and
getting
a response from Joe, anyway I'll post it again because it is such great
information. I just
finished doing this conversion myself and it seems to be a great way to fix
the spring support.
When I called Performance suspension Components in Phoenix, the guy on the
other end of
the phone knew I needed it for an AMC.
Armand

Joe fulton posted this on June 8, 2005
Ray,

You can search the archives here or go to the AMC
forum site and search under suspension etc.   John
Elle (who used to be a lister here) posted a fix for
the spring support bushings.  He found a bushing which
matches the original dimensions I believe.
--- Ray Mick <rmick@xxxxxxx> wrote:

>
Below is taken from my archives (Armand) on Novenmber 11 2004.

> Here is a reply from John Elle which I had saved.  I think Todd Jesme or
> Kelly Hardeigh (sp?) had posted it earlier too.
>
> Regards,
> Joe Fulton
> Salinas, CA
> If you look at the lower spring mount it mounts on the upper control arm
> by
> two bolts. The spindle is what is bolted to the upper control arm and it
> goes through the lower spring mount encased in rubber. If it is bad you
> will
> have to replace or repair it. It is made of unobtainium. I have seen
> them
> metal to metal as the rubber has died.
>
> If  you call up Performance Suspension Components on 3001 N. 35th Ave.
> Phoenix Arizona 85017. Info 602-272-4085  or Order: 1-800-572-3768 and
> ask
> for Spring bushing #ENE2048G  you can get a Polyurethane bushing that
> will
> work. Order 2 per side for a total of 4 to be used on the front end of
> the
> car. They will cost about $1.75 per/bushing for a total of $6.80
> per/front
> end plus tax (if applicable) and shipping.To install them you must
> remove
> the spindle assembly by pressing out the to mounting bolts and then
> press
> the spindle through the existing rubber bushing and clean out all of the
> old dead rubber and install the replacement bushings on each side and
> press
> the spindle back in and install the mounting bolts. It will go together
> easier than it comes apart. It will drop into the upper arm and the
> shoulder
> of the new bushings will fit down inside the cavity of the control arm
> to
> insure that these parts will not walk out of place. This works
> out real well for me and I think that it will for anyone else.
> Make sure that you used the lubricant that comes with these things as it
> is
> really slippery and icky as hell but it does help prevent squeaks.
> While you have them on the line also ask for the generic polyurethane
> ball
> joint dust shields and the dust shields to use on the tie rod ends etc.
> They
> will last forever if you use them instead of the dust shields that come
> with
> your rebuild pieces. I have had all of the ball joint dust shield fail
> inside of a year. I never had that happen with OEM pieces but sure as
> toot'in, I am not going to have it happen again. I just found out about
> these pieces about a year ago.
> Good luck
> John T Elle"
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Ray Mick" <rmick@xxxxxxx>
> To: <mail@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 1:43 PM
> Subject: spring support bushing replacement
>
>
> >
> >> I am replacing the worn bushings in the front end of my 72 Javelin.
While
> >> I have it all apart I figured I would replace the spring support
bushing
> >> as well. I have not been able to find a replacement bushing. Was
> >> wondering what anyone else has done for this
> > Ray Mick
> > Somewhere in Kansas
> > "The older I get the faster I was"
> > 72 Javelin/AMX
> > 72 Javelin R/W/B SST
> > 71 Javelin
> > See my Javelin @
> > http://community.webshots.com/album/54361408pRyvWE
> > Mid America AMC
> > www.midamericaamc.com
> >