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

[Tom Jennings <tomj@xxxxxxx>]

I forgot to say this, that I thoght was somewhat obvious -- extracting
the spring perch is 100 times harder than the bushing replacement. If
you can get the part out...


On Fri, 2006-04-21 at 21:30, Tom Jennings wrote:
> 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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