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dondb · 01-15-2019, 08:56 PM

I removed my trailing arms had them sand blasted and hit them with 2k epoxy. After i put the epoxy on i was thinking i should not have installed the bushings with the epoxy in the shell? So....that's the question, should i remove the epoxy before inserting busing or just install it??

**bigmac73** · 01-17-2019, 12:25 PM

I would clean them up with some fine emery cloth and grease them good before installing them

dondb · 01-17-2019, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by bigmac73

I would clean them up with some fine emery cloth and grease them good before installing them

Do i need to go down to bare metal or just smooth out the epoxy grease and install?
Thanks for your reply

**bigmac73** · 01-17-2019, 03:53 PM

well how thick in the epoxy? I am sure it will wear off over time , but if it is a rough surface you do not want it eating into your bushings, I would just take it back down to the factory set up (bare metal)

dondb · 01-17-2019, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigmac73

well how thick in the epoxy? I am sure it will wear off over time , but if it is a rough surface you do not want it eating into your bushings, I would just take it back down to the factory set up (bare metal)

Easy enough to do when the arms are out.....Thanks

01-15-2019, 08:56 PM	#1
dondb Registered User Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: nh Posts: 184	Trailing arm bushing question I removed my trailing arms had them sand blasted and hit them with 2k epoxy. After i put the epoxy on i was thinking i should not have installed the bushings with the epoxy in the shell? So....that's the question, should i remove the epoxy before inserting busing or just install it?? __________________ 1969 C-10 LWB SS 1969 Camaro Pro Tour 2002 Camaro SS LE Rag Top #937

01-17-2019, 12:25 PM	#2
bigmac73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 1,275	Re: Trailing arm bushing question I would clean them up with some fine emery cloth and grease them good before installing them __________________ Mike 72 C-10 Cheyenne off frame resto and Upgraded to 4 wheel disk, Tilt, Dakota Digital Dash / Rear slider. 421 SBC / TH350 3000RPM Stall Progression Ignition /Holley 750 DP/3:73 gear Eaton Limited Slip unit / 2 1/2 exhaust glasspacks

01-17-2019, 03:53 PM	#4
bigmac73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 1,275	Re: Trailing arm bushing question well how thick in the epoxy? I am sure it will wear off over time , but if it is a rough surface you do not want it eating into your bushings, I would just take it back down to the factory set up (bare metal) __________________ Mike 72 C-10 Cheyenne off frame resto and Upgraded to 4 wheel disk, Tilt, Dakota Digital Dash / Rear slider. 421 SBC / TH350 3000RPM Stall Progression Ignition /Holley 750 DP/3:73 gear Eaton Limited Slip unit / 2 1/2 exhaust glasspacks



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