Ridetech C10 Delrin Bushings

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by KMC3420

Do the ride tech Delrin bushings work with stock upper/lower control arms for 67-72 as the steel bushings thread in. Are these designed to work with 73 and up control arms? Looking at the pictures the Delrin bushing sleeves look smooth versus being threaded. I made the mistake of torquing my upper/lower control arms to spec with the frame lifted versus loaded and experienced binding when attempting to put my upper bump stops in. I now have to loosen the control arm shaft bushing caps, lower and then torque. I also don’t have any weight on it, it’s just a roller at this point. When I use my body weight 200 lbs. the front end doesn’t compress much, it’s pretty stiff. I think this is due to torquing my control arm shafts with the front end off the ground.

Here is some reading on the use of the bushings for 67-72's. I questioned about the different style (threaded shell vs. press-fit)….

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=ridetech

I have very early versions of Ridetech tubular a-arms (1st batch). They utilized the press-fit 73-87 style bushings. The Delrin pieces look like replacements for them. I've never really looked @ the earlier threaded bushing/63-72 arms to confirm what it would take to install the RT/Delrin set-up.

[KMC3420]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Here is some reading on the use of the bushings for 67-72's. I questioned about the different style (threaded shell vs. press-fit)….

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=ridetech

I have very early versions of Ridetech tubular a-arms (1st batch). They utilized the press-fit 73-87 style bushings. The Delrin pieces look like replacements for them. I've never really looked @ the earlier threaded bushing/63-72 arms to confirm what it would take to install the RT/Delrin set-up.

Interesting, it appears John is stating the press fit Delrin shells can be pressed into the threaded control arms(63-72). I might take a closer look at these. The price seems quite high, but since they are supposed to work with stock upper/lower control arms that is a plus.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by KMC3420

Interesting, it appears John is stating the press fit Delrin shells can be pressed into the threaded control arms(63-72). I might take a closer look at these. The price seems quite high, but since they are supposed to work with stock upper/lower control arms that is a plus.

I ordered some but might be returning them. After doing some additional mock-up (in preparation for disassembly to get the new parts installed), I think I'll need narrowed a-arms. I'm waiting on some feedback now from a buddy that has a similar set-up to see what his specifics required. If I need narrowed arms, they come w/Delrin bushings already installed.

[KMC3420]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

I ordered some but might be returning them. After doing some additional mock-up (in preparation for disassembly to get the new parts installed), I think I'll need narrowed a-arms. I'm waiting on some feedback now from a buddy that has a similar set-up to see what his specifics required. If I need narrowed arms, they come w/Delrin bushings already installed.

Gotcha, I see quite a few tubular upper/lowers that come with them installed as standard equipment, but those are typically 1K plus cost wise. Let me know if they don't work out for you, I might be interested if you are going to return them. I am going to loosen my upper/lower caps on my stock shafts hopefully tonight and see if I can get more range of motion. Right now I have my frame on all 4 wheels and cant get it to hardly budge on the front end, so installing the upper bump stops is impossible, with no weight on the front.

[SCOTI]

Originally Posted by KMC3420

Gotcha, I see quite a few tubular upper/lowers that come with them installed as standard equipment, but those are typically 1K plus cost wise. Let me know if they don't work out for you, I might be interested if you are going to return them. I am going to loosen my upper/lower caps on my stock shafts hopefully tonight and see if I can get more range of motion. Right now I have my frame on all 4 wheels and cant get it to hardly budge on the front end, so installing the upper bump stops is impossible, with no weight on the front.

Truth.... The narrowed set-up that works w/my front suspension is $1g. But, it is what it is. Not about add $300 in parts to arms I can't use on this project. The rubber bushings in the current arms have no road miles & have been stored inside. I was only going to swap as an upgrade & don't need upgraded parts sitting on a shelf.

[KMC3420]

Originally Posted by SCOTI

Truth.... The narrowed set-up that works w/my front suspension is $1g. But, it is what it is. Not about add $300 in parts to arms I can't use on this project. The rubber bushings in the current arms have no road miles & have been stored inside. I was only going to swap as an upgrade & don't need upgraded parts sitting on a shelf.

Smart move Scoti, I have bought a few duplicate parts in that I purchased the OE, then the upgrade version. It can nickle and dime you to death.