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Author:  map747 [ Wed Apr 11, 2012 2:50 pm ]
Post subject:  928 front suspension
Hi there.

Has anybody changed the front upper bushes on an 86.5 S2, if so, how difficult and how long does it take?

There is a repair kit for the bushes on fleabay that i may have to purchase.

Thanks.

Martin.
Author:  Brett928S2 [ Wed Apr 11, 2012 7:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 928 front suspension
Hi :)

Do you mean the upper shock bush ?

All the best Brett :)
Author:  Porker928 [ Thu Apr 12, 2012 4:05 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 928 front suspension
Hi Martin

They are the same ones I bought when I did my front suspension.

I had a few problems with them. :?

I'll explain more and post some pics when I get home on Saturday.

Ben
Author:  Lee 944 [ Thu Apr 12, 2012 4:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 928 front suspension
Porker928 wrote:
I'll explain more and post some pics when I get home on Saturday.

Ben


Always worth waiting for Bens pictures. :D
Author:  map747 [ Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:17 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 928 front suspension
Thanks ben.
Author:  map747 [ Thu Apr 12, 2012 5:19 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 928 front suspension
Hi brett.
Not sure what its called. It joins onto the main shock.
Martin
Author:  Porker928 [ Fri Apr 13, 2012 8:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 928 front suspension
Back now. :bounce:

The first problem is that these bushes were not developed for the 928 they were developed for another vehicle and someone noticed that they sort of fit the 928.
So when they arrive without any fitting instructions and you phone up the supplier for advice they will be pretty clueless as to how to fit them :(

However, once I'd got the upper arms off the car and dismantled one and laid them out on the bench it became obvious which way round they should go.

You then face the second problem. - Although you can just about physically fit the bush with one lip into place its impossible to fit the other without an automotive press.

So unless you own an automotive press you will have to pay a visit your local friendly mechanic to get them pressed in, for a minimal charge. :bigsmurf:

The photo shows an S2 & S4 N/S/F upper arm and what way round the bushes should go. You will have to drill out the old bush (which is not a pleasant experience) and then knock out one of the threaded pins to remove the steel section. Make sure everything is cleaned up then re-paint or have the steel section re-plated in its original gold zinc + the washer and bolts. 8)

The bushes themselves are very good quality and do the job - you just have the hassel of fitting them but you will save yourself about £1200+ on OPC costs. :shock:

Good luck.

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Author:  map747 [ Sat Apr 14, 2012 8:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 928 front suspension
Hi ben.
Many thanks for taking the time to send the pics and description. May be a bit much for me to tackle, but whats the worst that can happen......
Martin
Author:  Lee 944 [ Sat Apr 14, 2012 8:14 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 928 front suspension
map747 wrote:
Hi ben.
Many thanks for taking the time to send the pics and description. May be a bit much for me to tackle, but what's the worst that can happen......
Martin

Phone me and Mike, we'll come round with a big hammer. :lol:
Author:  map747 [ Wed Apr 18, 2012 4:08 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 928 front suspension
No thanks Lee....you and Mike have broken your precious.......Only kidding.
I may give you a call soon mate.
Author:  Porker928 [ Sat Apr 28, 2012 4:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: 928 front suspension
Spoke to Mr. Anderson about these this morning and he said he tried them in his racing 928.

They failed after 1 race. :(

Mine are still OK but I think I'll be checking on them more often from now on.

Ben
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