Superpro upper bushes

[Gordon]

Hi All

Earlier today my new set of upper suspension arm bushes arrived. They are Superpro  kit number SPF0383K which according to Matte's posting are the correct kit for the upper suspension arms. However this kit has an outer shell which my original bushes do not have. The originals push directly into the arm with no outer shell. I've taken a picture of my old and new bushes. Am I missing something ?

[Gordon]

OK guys and gals, I'm in serious need of your help. I ordered a set of upper Superpro front suspension bushes on eBay before stripping down my front suspension. Now that I take a close look at the new bushes they not only have an outer shell that my existing bushes don't have, but the inner crush tube on the new bushes has a bigger inner diameter than my originals. I've double checked the Superpro catalog and the part numbers are correct SPF0383K. There is absolutely no way that these bushes will push in to my existing arms with an outer shell. Has anyone successfully fitted these kits before and did your upper arms definitely have outer shells on the bushes ?

[restoreid]

Hey Gordon dont stress do you have the top arms out [silly queston ] of course you have can you put some pics up Its been a few years since I done mine but it seems that the old outer shell is still stuck in the top arm that's why your new one wont go in you have to knock the old outer shell out Just a thought check it out Cheers Reid

[Bas / NZ]

( inner crush tube on the new bushes has a bigger inner diameter than my originals ) Gordon, if this is the case, I can get some inner tube machined up to give you the right dia needed.

[Gordon]

Hey Reid, I think you may be on the money. I've just had a close look at the arm in better light and what at first looked like an integral part of the arm, may actually be the old outer shell. Pics below.

[restoreid]

Yeah man thats it Knock that sucker out & the loose fit on the crush tube is ok makes it easy to assemble & the serations on the tube lock on to the subframe & outside washers Dont tighten the through bolt till the weight is back on the wheels then tighten it up Put plenty of grease on the through bolt to stop it from rustin to the subframe Dont forget to put new bushes on each end of the struts stops the subframe from moving back & foward when your braking Cheers Reid

[rumax]

Hey restoreid, instead of grease, is there any reason you can't put anti-seize on there- I have some I used years ago on a disk brake job I did. supposed to be good at high temperatures, but expensive as? For those who don't know- made by Loctite.

[restoreid]

You could use anything as long as it keeps moisture out Was the bolt rusted up & hard to get out ya just have to keep it from rusting in there otherwise there a bitch to get out

[Dano]

hey gordon, i'll let Matte know you have a querie, I know hes doin 12 hr days at the mo, so he'll be super spent.....as restoried said don't stress, mate plenty of knowledge and solutions here bud.....just a shit load of k's between us all....

[Gordon]

Thanks for your help Reid and Dano. Its funny how you look at something from a  different perspective once you are pointed in the right direction. Its clear now that what I thought was a permanent part of the A arm is actually the removable outer shells. Thanks again. I appreciate the support. Cheers Gordon