I need some advice. I have a set of Jimlab bushings that are ready to go on the car........ now the question.

What is the advantage to installing Zurk fittings along with the new bushing kit ????????

I understand it is to lubricate the bushing. What I wanted to know is ..... will this just keep them from squeeking or will it actually perform better?

I hope this is not a lame question, but the install is so much easier without the lubricating fittings.

Thanks for reading!

remydrm

 

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ht=lubricating

 

If you don't lube them they will bind up.

 

What I am confused by is that Jimlab never indicates that if the Zurk fittings are not installed, the bushings will bind. It seems like the only issue is that these bushings may start to squeek. I don't daily drive this car and have always had a lot of squeeking in the car as is so I am not sure if this relates to me.

I almost feel as though I can get away without the Zurk fittings......

Has anyone paid to get these bushings installed ???

How much can I expect to spend on installation with the Zurk fittings?

Are there any installers in Northern California ???

Thanks again.

 

the "squeak" is more like a loud "groan".....at least according to poman

"zurk" fittings lol

 

Did you read the addendum to the installation instructions that was posted on 10/29/2001?

DO lubricate the center pins. They are intended to rotate within the nylon bushing freely. Apply a good quality lithium-based lubricant lightly to the surface of the pin and insert the pin into the nylon bushing immediately prior to installation on the car.

Latest information: If you intend to use your car in inclement weather, or wish to be able to reapply grease to the bushings while they are on the car, once the nylon bushing body has been pressed into place, but before the center pin has been installed, you may drill a hole through the suspension piece and the body of the bushing. Clear any aluminum shavings before drilling into the nylon, if possible. After this has been done, you can use a tap to thread the hole and install a Zerk-style grease fitting. Install the center pin as normal after this has been accomplished. Zerk fittings and plastic caps to protect the fitting from road grime are available from sources such as McMaster/Carr. When this has been accomplished, a grease gun may be used to reapply lithium grease (also available from McMaster/Carr) to the bushing center pin without disassembly of the suspension.

Feel that way if you want to, but install the grease fittings anyway.

 

Any idea what I should expect to pay to have this work done by a shop ?

I am getting the idea that this is not just a maintance issue and more of a required precausion.

Thanks

 

The bushings absolutely require lubrication. If you'd rather tear your suspension apart to apply more grease than install grease fittings to make it a 15 minute (if that) operation, be my guest.

 

another item you (or someone) has mentioned previously, Jim, is that the suspension needs to be unloaded prior to re-greasing using the zerks, correct?

 

Use the zerks...spend some time before you remove the arms take a sharpie and mark where to install the zerks so you can conveniently lube them. I did not do this....if you dont you might bind the arm too.

remove the wheel...and study the arm as it sits...mark with sharpie the zerk location then remove the arm then bushings and drill the mark.

This took me all day to do...take your time, I had a hard time drilling a radiused surface without deflecting the drill. Try and center tap the aluminum to assist a straight drill.

 

If Poman would just take some well thought out advice, he wouldnt have the problems that he has....and his bushings wouldn't "groan like an old wooden ship" either.

 

What????

What advice should I have taken?

Lube the bushing? That I did my dear.

Install Zerk fittings? That I did my dear.

Relube the bushings w/in 1500 miles? That I did my dear.

Replace sway arm bushing? That I did my dear.

Replace the sway arm end links? That I did my dear sir.

Replace the control arms with new ones from Mazda? Well, I haven't had time yet, not at 70 hours a week.

In any case, why should I take advice from someone who has a moniker of a "no-talent *******"?

FWIW, the bushings used to make a huge racket only when the weather is above 60 degrees F. Lately, I have been driving it at about 45 F and it's clunking.

 

crap, I was hoping for another colorful analogy from poman....haven't laughed like that in a long time

 

Here we go again.

 

Remydrm-

I'm going to be installing my bushings into my car very soon. Hopefully in the next 2 weeks. I have a friend with a hydraulic press and will be taking them off the car, then bring them over there for install (he is in Castro Valley). I can probably do yours at the same time for cheap and do the Zerk fitting mod.

I can remove and reinstall them from your car if you need me to as well. My dad's a TV repair man and has a killer set of tools.

-Mark

 

Is it your Daily Driver?

*******, yes. No-talent, sure, but MY bushings don't groan, creak or clunk. How many times are you going to say that? It really isnt very nice.

I will change it just for you because you are so "dear" to my heart.