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Suspension Bushes - Handed? Dec 28, 2017 17:41:55 GMT

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Post by fellows on Dec 28, 2017 17:41:55 GMT

Hi all - another question from me I'm afraid...

I've just ordered many OEM bushes. However, some are asymmetric. With these ones, does it matter what way round they are fitted into the wishbones? Or is the difference in them purely to allow them to be pressed in?

Does that even make sense!?

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Horney Boss Man All the gear and a vague idea. Posts: 3,796	Suspension Bushes - Handed? Dec 28, 2017 19:39:00 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Horney on Dec 28, 2017 19:39:00 GMT It doesn’t make sense. Got any pics of what you mean? I’m pretty sure none of the bushes on a 5 are handed.

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Suspension Bushes - Handed? Dec 28, 2017 23:03:15 GMT

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Post by fellows on Dec 28, 2017 23:03:15 GMT

Sorry, you're quite right - not very clear.

As you can see, the bush below is asymmetric.

GetFileAttachment by Jon Fellows, on Flickr

Does it therefore have a specific orientation that it must be pressed into the wishbone, or is it a case of whatever way is easiest? For example, does the larger lip always have to be on the outside face of the wishbone?

Horney Boss Man All the gear and a vague idea. Posts: 3,796	Suspension Bushes - Handed? Dec 29, 2017 8:05:45 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Horney on Dec 29, 2017 8:05:45 GMT Ah I see. Not sure I’m afraid. I take it the original bushes don’t give you a clue?

fellows Chats A Bit Posts: 160	Suspension Bushes - Handed? Dec 30, 2017 9:27:08 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by fellows on Dec 30, 2017 9:27:08 GMT Doubtless they would, but stupidly I didn’t think to take reference pictures of the bushes before pressing them out...

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Suspension Bushes - Handed?

Post by fellows on Dec 28, 2017 17:41:55 GMT

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Post by fellows on Dec 28, 2017 23:03:15 GMT

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Post by fellows on Dec 30, 2017 9:27:08 GMT

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