I'm going thru and redoing the entire suspension in my Eagle and it appears that I need 1 more piece. Rubber bushing that supports the cross bolt for the shock/spring mount at the upper control arm. Appears to be completely shot.
Can I press a new bushing in or is it part of the shock/spring mount?
Appears to have been a kit at one time. I don't know if they are still available but It might worth a shot checking it out. (http://amceaglesden.com/guide/images/c/c1/84880121.jpg)
This part? http://www.amazon.com/Raybestos-560-1029-Professional-Spring-Bushing/dp/compatibility-chart/B001QVE23I If so you can supposedly rebuild your own with 4 of these Energy Suspension ENE2048G if you can find them. http://www.wps.com/AMC/bushings.html
They used to be out there at a reasonable price under the part number 15151 (various brands) until that *&^%$#@ Rare Parts brand got their hooks into them and quadrupled the price. Now they are about $45-$55 each!!
Quote from: AMC of Houston on November 26, 2013, 09:56:06 PM
They used to be out there at a reasonable price under the part number 15151 (various brands) until that *&^%$#@ Rare Parts brand got their hooks into them and quadrupled the price. Now they are about $45-$55 each!!
That's crazy! I was thinking it was like an $8 part. I've got the entire front end out of my car at the moment but I'm out of funds so it's gonna have to wait. Looks like I get to take the springs out all over again...Yay
How much do these affect the alignment?
IMHO the effect on alignment is piddly at most. Its more of a noise and ride quality thing.
Quote from: AMC of Houston on November 27, 2013, 05:07:14 PM
IMHO the effect on alignment is piddly at most. Its more of a noise and ride quality thing.
That's what I was thinking too but it never hurts to double check. Looks like I know what next weekend's project is.