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10-12-06, 06:06 PM

Rotofire

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*Calling all bushing gurus!*

So, I'm an idiot..let's just get that in the clear. (not really) But i did however manage to put my pillow ball bushings in backwards....smoothside on the opposite side of the snap ring. Question 1: Is this safe to drive on? Question 2: should I worry about switching them?

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10-13-06, 10:49 AM

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come on now, somebody's gotta know!

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10-13-06, 10:52 AM

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Were you able to get the snap ring installed?

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10-13-06, 11:10 AM

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^ what he said.

IIRC they have a taper or change in diameter on the outside. So the retaining ring may not fit. If it fits I'm thinking it would be ok as-is.

Dave

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10-13-06, 03:17 PM

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The snap rings are in, and the bushings are tight. Soooo, no worries then. If they mess up on me, well...I'll let ya'll know.

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10-13-06, 06:42 PM

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I don't think they are tapered. If you got the snap rings in, they are probably safe.

But I'm **** and would probably correct the situation if it was my own car.

-Max