brute force a arm bushings

**kujo** · 06-17-2009, 05:21 PM

here they are.. i just finished these up today, they are cast from 90 durometer polyurethane.. the sleeve is drill rod, which is as hard as the hinges of hell so it should never wear.. Wheelie king will be getting the first set (this is his a arm) and my brother will be trying a set in his 650i.. then they are on the market.

according to rivamotorsports.com the sleeve, bearing and ball setup are $70.01 per side, and thats if you dont need the seals.. the allballs kit according to their site is $38 per side which is basically the same as the origional crap.. i will be selling these for $75 + shipping which includes everything you need to do both upper a arms including grease fittings which must be used for the longest bushing life..

**wheelie_king** · 06-21-2009, 12:43 PM

That looks great. I cant wait to try them out!

BROOT750 · 06-21-2009, 03:17 PM

Well when my next set of bushings crap out, you got a customer!

bustamove · 06-21-2009, 03:40 PM

WOW i usually don't come on this site, im mostly on brutecentral and highlifter, but i am actually waiting on my plastic to come in, im doing the exact same thing, i didn't think anyone eles was doing this. AWSOME JOB. i gotta say. my expectations are high i hope i am no disapointed.

nfox · 06-21-2009, 05:53 PM

I am assuming these are for the front a arms? Nice job!!!

Mikey V · 06-21-2009, 07:05 PM

What kind of fit do these bushes have? Light press fit, push in, drop in?

grizzkiller · 06-21-2009, 07:28 PM

sweet. when mine die(one side done but the other will be due soon) you will have another customer.

**kujo** · 06-22-2009, 04:58 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by KVF650 A1

What kind of fit do these bushes have? Light press fit, push in, drop in?

they are a tight fit, you can push the sleeve through by hand but it takes some pressure.. it would be easier if i lubed them, but they wouldnt look as good for the photo shoot

the sleeve turns easily inside the bushings, and once they are greased they will be really smooth..

like i said, i will put a 1 year replacement warranty on them, but i see no reason why they wouldnt last forever.. i have used the same material in car controll arms, even without the sleeve and i never got one back yet..

Mikey V · 06-22-2009, 05:33 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by kujo

Quote: Originally Posted by KVF650 A1

What kind of fit do these bushes have? Light press fit, push in, drop in?

they are a tight fit, you can push the sleeve through by hand but it takes some pressure.. it would be easier if i lubed them, but they wouldnt look as good for the photo shoot

the sleeve turns easily inside the bushings, and once they are greased they will be really smooth..

like i said, i will put a 1 year replacement warranty on them, but i see no reason why they wouldnt last forever.. i have used the same material in car controll arms, even without the sleeve and i never got one back yet..

Do you have a waiting list ? If so, sign me up.
Thanks, Mike.

**kujo** · 06-22-2009, 07:19 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by KVF650 A1

Quote: Originally Posted by kujo

Quote: Originally Posted by KVF650 A1

What kind of fit do these bushes have? Light press fit, push in, drop in?

they are a tight fit, you can push the sleeve through by hand but it takes some pressure.. it would be easier if i lubed them, but they wouldnt look as good for the photo shoot

the sleeve turns easily inside the bushings, and once they are greased they will be really smooth..

like i said, i will put a 1 year replacement warranty on them, but i see no reason why they wouldnt last forever.. i have used the same material in car controll arms, even without the sleeve and i never got one back yet..

Do you have a waiting list ? If so, sign me up.
Thanks, Mike.

no waiting list, wheelie king is first and his should be shipped this week, then yours can be next.. i will be pouring them steady now that the moulds are good so i should be able to get some stock built up.. i will send you a PM when they are done..