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Old 02-28-2014, 12:24 PM   #36
ERASER5
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Re: I Found the Magic Button!

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Originally Posted by jjzepplin View Post
I did the mod on my 73 front end and ran into the rear bushing a bit and just trimmed it to fit. If it fails I will replace and go 1/2" instead of 3/4". Should be ok though. Them buzzards are a beotch to replace. If I do it again I will weld in a piece of tubing cut in half to support both side from deflection during install of the bushing!
I hear you! I replaced every wear item when I did the disc conversion execpt those bushings. I was told no by 3 shops. Shrug. They looked OK, so I went with it.
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