Ray Crowe at Malloy is having a suspension bushing blowout!!!
05-01-06, 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Larz
Jack your rear by the differential. Watch both your tires still touch the ground after pumping for a good amount of time. This is a good indication. Just based on your mileage I'd replace them.
I assume the OEM don't last as long as the aftermarket material ones?
Damn that rear cargo cover is expensive, glad I have one.
^^The Crowe deal includes strut mounts and end links and a couple other things, I doubt the GB had those but I could be wrong.
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05-01-06, 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by sherman2k
I am very confused right now. I bought Delrin Suspension Bushings in the GB. 18 total. But for this special deal from Ray is more than 18 pieces, price is more if you add together but what do I missing from my Delrin? What else do I need to buy to complete my replacement?
Thanks,
Sam
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05-01-06, 04:18 PM
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HDP, are you talking about 6 pillowball bushings with dust seal? If you are, I already got them from Ray 2 month ago. What else am I missing? How come this special deal have more pieces than other bushing kit? Sorry for the stupid question.
05-01-06, 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt Hey
> Strut Mounts, upper, 4 pieces, $200 shipped.
Are these the upper shock mounts that sit above the shocks and springs?
Are these the upper shock mounts that sit above the shocks and springs?
guys, i am hoping to get ray on the phone tomorrow to get some clarity for those looking at aftermarket bushings vs stock (ie 18 pieces vs 24 etc)
05-02-06, 08:21 AM
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Ok, just spoke with Big Stud Ray, and here is the deal:
Front Suspension--
each upper a-arm has 2 bushings in the front, 4 total (driver and passenger side)
each lower a-arm has 1 forward bushing with 1 stopper (discs that operate as seals) and 1 rear bushings with 2 stoppers, so 4 bushings/6 stoppers total
so, total 8 bushings and 6 stoppers, 14 pieces as originally described.
Rear Suspension--
each upper a-arm has 2 inner bushings and 1 outer bushing, 6 total
each lower a-arm has 1 inner bushing with 1 stopper (discs that operate as seals), 2 bushings/2 stoppers total
so, total 8 bushings and 2 stoppers, 10 pieces as originally described.
[the rear outer arms contain the pillow *****, which are sold seperately (set of 6 with 12 seals for $390 shipped)]
So the difference between oem and aftermarket is in the stoppers.
hope this helps clear things up
Front Suspension--
each upper a-arm has 2 bushings in the front, 4 total (driver and passenger side)
each lower a-arm has 1 forward bushing with 1 stopper (discs that operate as seals) and 1 rear bushings with 2 stoppers, so 4 bushings/6 stoppers total
so, total 8 bushings and 6 stoppers, 14 pieces as originally described.
Rear Suspension--
each upper a-arm has 2 inner bushings and 1 outer bushing, 6 total
each lower a-arm has 1 inner bushing with 1 stopper (discs that operate as seals), 2 bushings/2 stoppers total
so, total 8 bushings and 2 stoppers, 10 pieces as originally described.
[the rear outer arms contain the pillow *****, which are sold seperately (set of 6 with 12 seals for $390 shipped)]
So the difference between oem and aftermarket is in the stoppers.
hope this helps clear things up
05-02-06, 01:53 PM
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This may help. 
From top to bottom
Front lower arms
Rear upper arms - has 1 small pillow ball each.
Front upper arms
Rear lower arms - has 2 small and 1 large pillow ball bushing each.
Trailing arms
Toe links not shown
This is what you guys got from the February group buy.
White = Front lower A-arm front bushing.
Black = Front lower A-arm rear bushing.
Yellow = Front upper A-arm bushings.
Pink = Differential bushings.
Green = Rear upper A-arm to body bushings.
Blue = Rear A-arm to shock absorber bushings.
Orange = Rear trailing arm bushings.
Note, no toe link, rear upper pillow ***** or lower rear arm pillow ball bushings.
You may be getting some guys from the group buy over here because I posted Rays Sale info in the group buy thread a few days ago.
https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=445
Good luck with the sale Ray!
Edit: Yes, the group buy is closed.
From top to bottom
Front lower arms
Rear upper arms - has 1 small pillow ball each.
Front upper arms
Rear lower arms - has 2 small and 1 large pillow ball bushing each.
Trailing arms
Toe links not shown
This is what you guys got from the February group buy.
White = Front lower A-arm front bushing.
Black = Front lower A-arm rear bushing.
Yellow = Front upper A-arm bushings.
Pink = Differential bushings.
Green = Rear upper A-arm to body bushings.
Blue = Rear A-arm to shock absorber bushings.
Orange = Rear trailing arm bushings.
Note, no toe link, rear upper pillow ***** or lower rear arm pillow ball bushings.
You may be getting some guys from the group buy over here because I posted Rays Sale info in the group buy thread a few days ago.
https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...&postcount=445
Good luck with the sale Ray!
Edit: Yes, the group buy is closed.
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05-03-06, 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by EZFD
i really need upper strut mounts...this couldnt have come up at a better time.
05-03-06, 04:20 PM
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
Ok, just spoke with Big Stud Ray, and here is the deal:
Front Suspension--
each upper a-arm has 2 bushings in the front, 4 total (driver and passenger side)
each lower a-arm has 1 forward bushing with 1 stopper (discs that operate as seals) and 1 rear bushings with 2 stoppers, so 4 bushings/6 stoppers total
so, total 8 bushings and 6 stoppers, 14 pieces as originally described.
Rear Suspension--
each upper a-arm has 2 inner bushings and 1 outer bushing, 6 total
each lower a-arm has 1 inner bushing with 1 stopper (discs that operate as seals), 2 bushings/2 stoppers total
so, total 8 bushings and 2 stoppers, 10 pieces as originally described.
[the rear outer arms contain the pillow *****, which are sold seperately (set of 6 with 12 seals for $390 shipped)]
So the difference between oem and aftermarket is in the stoppers.
hope this helps clear things up
Front Suspension--
each upper a-arm has 2 bushings in the front, 4 total (driver and passenger side)
each lower a-arm has 1 forward bushing with 1 stopper (discs that operate as seals) and 1 rear bushings with 2 stoppers, so 4 bushings/6 stoppers total
so, total 8 bushings and 6 stoppers, 14 pieces as originally described.
Rear Suspension--
each upper a-arm has 2 inner bushings and 1 outer bushing, 6 total
each lower a-arm has 1 inner bushing with 1 stopper (discs that operate as seals), 2 bushings/2 stoppers total
so, total 8 bushings and 2 stoppers, 10 pieces as originally described.
[the rear outer arms contain the pillow *****, which are sold seperately (set of 6 with 12 seals for $390 shipped)]
So the difference between oem and aftermarket is in the stoppers.
hope this helps clear things up
05-03-06, 05:56 PM
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Precision bushings don't use the stoppers. Press them into the arms, fill up the lube groove with the grease, slide in the stainless steel pin and bolt them in. That's it... 
05-04-06, 07:50 AM
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05-18-06, 02:07 AM
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I am new to the FD's and I just bought one yesterday. I have rear clucking noise coming from the left trailing arm and if I get the rear bushing set is it going to cure the noise? And is the cluncking eventually going to happen again? Sorry for the stupid questions
05-18-06, 06:03 AM
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The trailing arm has a pillowball at the rear and a rubber bushing at the front. You can't get the front bushing separately, so as long as the play is in the pillowball you'll be in good shape. If it's the front bushing (which isn't uncommon) you'd need to buy a new trailing arm. (Or if you're a Mazdacomp member they can sell you a stiffer bushing separately)
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05-18-06, 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Improved FD
Rich, do you get a commission from Ray?
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05-18-06, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Improved FD
not at all, and kudos to you for it, but your enthusiasm seems a bit beyond normal
