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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 10:08 PM
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RX-2/RX-3: Front Sway Bar to LCA bushing

Wan (forum member/vendor) is currently selling Powerplex bushings for 3rd gens. I asked him to look into Powerplex bushings for a RX-2 and RX-3. Can someone confirm my measurements below? thanks. also, I asked for bushings for rear shackles/leaf springs

RX-2 (I'm using this in my midnight blue RX-3)
23mm (eyelet 13mm)

RX-3
20mm (eyelet 13mm)

My light blue RX-3 currently has a 27mm front sway bar. I dont know the brand but I'm planning to visit the old crew at "TMC Racing" if they can copy it since it is universal fit for a RX-2 and RX-3. TMC Racing supply springs and sway bars for Spec7 guys.
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 10:47 PM
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Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!! The only bushing needed to complete my "suspension" resto. LMK Wacky!!!
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 10:52 PM
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MIke, PM Wan (juan); group buy should be cheaper.
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 02:25 PM
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Damn. Cant wait for these bushings.
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Old Jul 6, 2011 | 09:08 PM
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Hey Wacky , that 27mm bar for the RX3 is quite rare now ; I think Quikor Engineering from Oregon made them that size way back . Most ended up on ITA cars (or on your car I guess).
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Old Jul 7, 2011 | 07:14 AM
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^^^^

i got one too!!!
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Old Jul 9, 2011 | 09:53 AM
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yes, my light blue RX-3 (formerly chiquita banana yellow) was an ITA.
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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 12:01 PM
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Wan's got some info on these. If i wasnt straight BROKE i would be All over this.
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