Continuing with this build and enjoyment thread, it’s time to focus on the rear suspension. This work was done this summer in an approx 4 week timeline along with the front suspension refresh, tunnel fuel lines, and 915 shifter improvements.
Update at rear began with Stomski’s symmetrical engine & tranny mount kit. I used the mid-level red/ Full Performance urethane inserts. (No increase in harshness or noise that I can detect – perhaps just firms things up versus stock rubber pieces removed.)
This 912E had its original, non-adjustable spring plates wrapped up in a heavy coating of dirt and cosmoline.
Once I disassembled everything at the rear, I cleaned, scrubbed, disassembled, sanded, and painted pieces and parts. My Amazon wheel bearing press kit included all the pieces I needed for removal and replacement of rear wheel bearings. New Rennline HD trailing arm bushings replaced tired originals as well.
New bearings from our host were stored in the freezer for weeks, lol, and they went into place with no drama. Inner races were sliced off the hubs with cut-off wheel and smacked with a chisel. MSI Racing Products extended wheel studs were squeezed into place with light-duty press and combination of sockets and scrap steel plates. New plastic and rubber sway bar bushings were also installed in these dorky “snap on” links. Perhaps one day I’ll update these front and rear sway bars if I’m not satisfied with the performance of these stock items… But so far – so good!
