New Urethane Bushings Fit Loosely Over Spindle Pin

[Miles]

Urethane bushing fit over spindle pin for a 1972 240Z:

 

I just picked up new spindle pins and checked out how the new urethane bushings that I bought from VB would slide on. They slide on very losely, There is some lateral play when holding the bushing and moving the pin from side to side. One bushing set out of the the four sets that go on the spindle is snug. Is this normal or should I return the bushings VB? I have read that some brands of bushings are too tight and require sanding/polishing the spindle pin until they slide on.

 

 

My concern is that the lose bushings will cause the spindle pins to rattle going over bumps.

 

 

Thanks

 

Miles

[JMortensen]

There is supposed to be a sleeve that fits over the spindle pin AND the bushings that go into the control arm. You'll definitely need the sleeves, and it sounds like that is what is missing.

[Miles]

They all have the metal sleeve in place. The play is between the metal sleeve and the spindle pin.

 

Thanks

 

Miles

[JMortensen]

That's fine. When you lock down the nut on the end, it captures the sleeve, then the sleeve rotates in the poly when the suspension moves.

[Miles]

Now that you mention it I see where the nut and washer will force the washer against the control arm which will clamp the steel insert into position. Then the bushing rotates around the steel insert.

 

Thanks

 

Miles