Superpro upper bushes

[restoreid]

I noticed that prob wont matter Are the tubes loose in the new ones if they are you could burn the rubber off the old ones clean them up & see if they are the same OD as the new & use the old tubes

[MaTTe]

I've just been out with the verniers and have the following measurements from what I have here.
Standard (or atleast - rubber bushes that were in my control arms previously)
19.53mm

Superpro (fitted to other control arms mounted on my van)
19.60mm

Nolathane (bushes I bought but the suspension mob had burnt out the bushes then pushed out the shells requiring me to buy the superpros)
19.57mm

Admittedly, the standard bushes were giving me a dimension more like 19.34mm the first few times I measured them as the sleeves were full of hardened antiseize or grease etc, however once working the verniers around to find the accurate measurement they were VERY close to that of the aftermarket counterparts.

In reality a small amount of slack will not be an issue due to the tension created by the spring. Provided you put in adequate grease or lubricant of some sort, I wouldn't think the issue is that great.

If I weren't so lazy, i'd go dig out the spare thru bolts I have to measure what the differences are.

I hope this helps somewhat.

Cheers,
Matte

[Gordon]

Thanks Matte

Your vernier is probably more accurate than mine. I really appreciate you taking the time to check those measurements for me.

Cheers
Gordon

[Gordon]

Hi Reid

Yes, the new tubes are easy to push out and the originals are still in pretty good condition, so there is merit in your suggestion. Yesterday I had to drop my upper arms with the old bushes off at my mate so he could double check the geometry as he is modifying the lower arms for my dropped spindles, so I can't check to see if the outer diameters are the same. Should get them back from him next week and will check it out then.

Cheers
Gordon