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finally...and end to our headlight bushing headaches!!!

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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 06:19 AM
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Thatd be mint. Dependant on price and shipping as with everything Get that ebay link up on here when you do
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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 08:16 AM
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Would you offer a discount if buying in bulk? I'd be willing to get a bunch shipped to me so I can distribute to members, saving shipping cost for everyone as i'd imagine it's be cheaper to ship within the US rather than international.
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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 11:57 AM
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Rodger,
When will these be listed? I'm waiting with baited breath!
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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 02:26 PM
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**** New Replacement Headlight Lift Arm Bushings *****

Hi All, great to see there is some interest in these.

These are still a very new product for me and in time the price will drop but I need to sell quite a few set just to recover design and manufacturing setup costs.

Currently Black Dragon lists one "long" rod at $44.95 ea. (2 req)

Blackdragonauto.com

Online catalog page 134

Part number 80-701

The "short" rod is a different design.

I have priced them at $30 for a set of 4 bushings. Or I could do $40 for a set of 6 allowing you to do the short wiper linkage also.

Black Dragon doesn't sell the "short" wiper linkage but sells the complete linkage mech for $169.95!!!!!!!!!!!

As the bushings aren't big or heavy it appears $5 will get a set anywhere in the world.

Thanks Rodger
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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 02:56 PM
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2 sets here.
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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 04:06 PM
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Look nicer than the one-piece replacements I used to cast - well done!
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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 05:27 PM
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Attention OP and Members!

Please do not SELL on this Site without consulting Internet Brands for a VENDOR Status,as these parts are Car specific(RX7 only).

NO LIST is to be made,no AD is to be Posted without Official authorization.

I am Keeping this Thread OPEN so the OP can announce any further details that he may list it on EBAY.....HOWEVER do not Post a LINK To EBAY or the Whole thread will go BYE<BYE>.

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Old Oct 29, 2014 | 06:12 PM
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Finally, someone figured out how to do this.

Nice work Mr. 2rotor from New Zealand!

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Old Oct 31, 2014 | 03:06 PM
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Yeah, a new thread is probably a good idea. How much? How to get 'em? Oh, and thanks!!!
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Old Nov 2, 2014 | 07:48 AM
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how can I get these
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Old Nov 23, 2014 | 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by erick31876
how can I get these
I will endeavor to get them on ebay in the next month, things have been a little hectic. I cant post a link as I don't want to run foul of the forum rules but 2rotornz is my ebay name.

Thanks Rodger
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Old Nov 24, 2014 | 01:06 PM
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need these sooner than later
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Old Nov 25, 2014 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by BezRx7
need these sooner than later
pm me. Thanks
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Old Dec 9, 2014 | 09:05 PM
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Yes I'll take a full set.
Just discovered one has gone out, and soon the others will follow.
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Old Dec 22, 2014 | 05:54 PM
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Tried this on my daily driver with 5/8 ID neoprene grommets from home depot and a little lithium grease. I must say, it is a genius idea and an easy low budget fix. They fit perfectly and have been working fine for weeks. Ill be back in a year for updates.
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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 05:29 PM
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Hi Guys, sorry for the delay. But I have finally got my replacement bushes listed on Ebay. I cannot post a link without running foul of forum rules.

The auction title is: Mazda Rx7 1st Gen 78-85 Headlight Actuator Arm Bushings

And my seller name is: 2rotornz.

And problems finding it just PM me. Thanks everyone for the support. Rodger
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 01:09 PM
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Originally Posted by 2rotornz
Hi Guys, sorry for the delay. But I have finally got my replacement bushes listed on Ebay. I cannot post a link without running foul of forum rules. The auction title is: Mazda Rx7 1st Gen 78-85 Headlight Actuator Arm Bushings And my seller name is: 2rotornz. And problems finding it just PM me. Thanks everyone for the support. Rodger
Ordered!! Thanks
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Old Jan 31, 2015 | 03:52 AM
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I see them on ebay! NICE. Hope you make $millions

Doing the Community a Big Favor here. My thanks….


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Old Feb 1, 2015 | 02:30 AM
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Wonder if those bushings work on wiper linkage too?
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Old Feb 1, 2015 | 05:31 AM
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They do look similar . I am going to check that out
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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by MIKE-P-28
Wonder if those bushings work on wiper linkage too?
YES YES YES. They do fit the wiper linkage also

I can do sets of 6, 4 headlight and 2 wiper if people are interested.

Postage on just 2 bushes would be the same as 6 and could be prohibitive.

Just trying to get a straight answer from New Zealand Post, why I can't send them in a envelope as a "letter" to keep shipping costs down.
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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by WJM ROTARIES
They do look similar . I am going to check that out
Yes they fit both
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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by 7aull
I see them on ebay! NICE. Hope you make $millions

Doing the Community a Big Favor here. My thanks….


Stu Aull
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Thanks Stu, my first goal is make back setup and design costs
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Old Feb 17, 2015 | 01:22 AM
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Man, this is a perfect fix to my headlight drama that seems to be commonplace after 30+ years... ehh?
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Old Feb 22, 2015 | 08:56 AM
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these fit perfect and with a little lithium grease my lights a moving smooth as silk and silent.
highly recommended and much cheaper than buying the arms.

THANKS!
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