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Originally Posted by Tidybuoy View Post
The front is not binding. I just replaced the front bushings (albeit Weltmeister Poly) but they are not binding.
How do you know? Have you tested after installation and a few hundred miles on the suspension.

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Originally Posted by Tidybuoy View Post
I've noticed that when I jack up the car, it takes the wheels about 30 seconds to fully extend.
How did you install the poly bushings? Did you machine them to fit the arms mounts?

This has nothing to do with your shocks or torsion bar size. IMO the bushings are binding. That's the reason the suspension needs 30 seconds to extend, as you describe.

The only solution for A-arm bushings aside from stock are the Elephant poly-bronze jobs. If you spend plenty of time with the hard plastic stuff, you may get them to work okay.

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