Re: [AMC-List] Spring Perches (was: Re: Fw: 76 (Green)Hornet sedan)

[Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

On Fri, 2006-04-21 at 19:44, Todd Tomason wrote:
> You also see them on eBay once in a while (auction # 4631988271).  These are 
> $155 for a set, but he does good work.  I bought a set in Kenosha in 2002.  
> I'm pretty sure he's using the same bushings as John Elle specified.  


But but but -- the bushings cost $3/side, and it takes 20 minutes, and
all you need is a vise and a hammer? $155? 

On second thought -- send me your old ones, and the low low price of
$149.99 -- and I'll do it for you. Shipping included!


> Todd
> 
> On Friday 21 April 2006 20:26, Tom Jennings wrote:
> > On Fri, 2006-04-21 at 05:12, Sandwich Maker wrote:
> > > " ----- Original Message -----
> > > " From: KHPE97S@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > > "
> > > "
> > > " I'm trying to get front coil spring perches,the bushings are worn/old
> > > shot and the perch is shifting to the side
> > >
> > > all '70-'83 amc front ends except the pacer are the same.  you can
> > > raid any of them for perches; you might even be able to find them new.
> >
> > New spring perch bushings are not available; all of the old ones are
> > junk, don't bother with them.
> >
> > However it's easy to rebuild them; John Elle worked out a solution, I
> > put a copy of it here:
> >
> > http://wps.com/AMC/bushings.html
> >
> > Mine's been in place for a year of driving, 15000+ miles, no problems so
> > far!
> >
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