Are Drop Link bushings replaceable?

[steely]

Hi,

Are the drop link bushings themselves replaceable? Or should I just replace the entire pair. ('87)

I didn't see / couldn't find replacement parts from our host, nor could I find a separate part in the PET.

I ask because I thought I saw a thread regarding the removal of the bushings - but maybe it was for a different year. No probs now, just planning.

Thanks

[FIG]

Pretty sure they are sealed in the housings... (someone correct me please if I'm wrong)

I replaced the entire drop-link (easy job).

[DRACO A5OG]

Hey Dan,

If you had a press and proper ID/OD bushings, I see why not. You could also upgraded to a polymer unless you want to stay concours???

[sballard]

Definitely replaceable. I bought rubber ones (Weltmeister I think) but I couldn't get them in without a press. Rather than take them to a machine shop, it was easier for me to make replacements from Delrin since I have access to a lathe at work. I think I bought the rubber ones from our host.

[bkreigsr]

a bench vise with a 4" jaw opening will also work.
Bill K

[steely]

Thanks guys,

Would anyone have a part number for them? I searched to no avail.

[JINKATIN]

I replaced these about 6-7 months ago, I did not fit under the car nor did I have ramps. I just put both sides on jack stands and replaced them, It wasn't too bad. These are the part #s
good luck bro

930-333-071-00
930-333-072-00

[steely]

Thanks Charlie , but I thought I could just do the bushings. Is there a number available for them?

Jim,

yeah, this is just for street, but poly doesn't matter if the price is right. The drop links themselves are 50/ea.

I was planning to do the rear suspension, but I might drop the rear sway in order to tackle the tunnel fuel lines, and thought "while I was in there".

[JINKATIN]

No, not for our style of drop links bro

[DRACO A5OG]

Well, if it is not a daily, why nut press or carefully cut them out and measure them???

Or at least measure them from the inside of the drop link and the sleeve.

[steely]

Thanks Charlie & Jim.
I'm probably just going to buy the full assys I guess. I don't trust my fab skills, or should say, I don't know what the bushings look like (yet).

This is just for planning for the winter already, but I might get impatient if I drop them for the fuel line sooner than later.

Thanks for the help guys. I do appreciate it!

[Pazuzu]

Honestly, if I was replacing them, I'd rather pay the $130 for the adjustable set that is available here vs. paying $100 for the two non-adjustable ones...

[steely]

I'll look those up - thanks Mike.

[930chef]

I have an almost new set of Tarret engineering front drop links that I will sell for 100 bucks. They are adjustable and ran the whole setup on my 930.
Pm me if your interested.
Thanks, Kevin.

[steely]

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