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Oct 12, 2006 | 06:06 PM

Rotofire

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Yea, I'm working on it...

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From: Click click fucking click, Africa

*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?

Oct 13, 2006 | 10:49 AM

Rotofire

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From: Click click fucking click, Africa

come on now, somebody's gotta know!

Oct 13, 2006 | 10:52 AM

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Were you able to get the snap ring installed?

Oct 13, 2006 | 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

Oct 13, 2006 | 03:17 PM

Rotofire

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From: Click click fucking click, Africa

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.

Oct 13, 2006 | 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