Pissnoma

[the bodj]

I'm confused on why not burn out the old bushings and use some standard bushings? What's the purpose of the bronze bushing?

 

[Kellyex1450]

I'm confused on why not burn out the old bushings and use some standard bushings? What's the purpose of the bronze bushing?

I might get around to it eventually. The plan is a bronze washer-bushing sandwiched between the crush sleeve and the mount on both sides — basically filling the gap left after grinding down the serrated ends.


The truth is, this whole thing is just the cheapest, laziest way I could come up with. I’m deliberately putting in as little effort as possible just to see what I can squeeze out of it. Yeah, there’s a tried-and-true formula for making leaf springs work — I just refuse to use it.


I don’t know why, but it entertains me to tinker, manipulate, and see what I can get away with. Definitely not something I’d recommend.

 

[the bodj]

I might get around to it eventually. The plan is a bronze washer-bushing sandwiched between the crush sleeve and the mount on both sides — basically filling the gap left after grinding down the serrated ends.


The truth is, this whole thing is just the cheapest, laziest way I could come up with. I’m deliberately putting in as little effort as possible just to see what I can squeeze out of it. Yeah, there’s a tried-and-true formula for making leaf springs work — I just refuse to use it.


I don’t know why, but it entertains me to tinker, manipulate, and see what I can get away with. Definitely not something I’d recommend.

I'm not against experimenting, just curious. In my mind the washer takes up too much space and doesn't let the oem bushing flex, but you're probably seeing a different vision than I am.

 

[Kellyex1450]

That’s a valid concern. My plan is to make the washer small enough that it’ll contact the factory rubber bushing during articulation, and I’m hoping the rubber will just compress without noticeably affecting flex. Luckily, there’s a spot right down the street from me where I can test it as soon as it’s back together. I’ll compare it to previous flex pictures and see if there are any shortcomings.