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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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Zeal Coilover Bushing, Help needed

While installing my DTSS eliminators, I noticed these bushings to be destroyed. Its on a 1990 rx7, ZEAL coilovers. Anyone have any idea where I could find some replacements?
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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miata_mx5 on the forum can hook you up he is the dealer for endless/zeal
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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Thanks! Ill send him a pm!
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 08:04 PM
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Also, Does anybody have any input as to if it would be a bad idea to have a solid bushing made for this application?
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 08:55 PM
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yes- bad idea!!! keep a spherical bearing in there. the joint needs to rotate.
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Old Jun 14, 2012 | 10:04 PM
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yeah, the bushings pivots from side to side. it can't be solid. (which is why zeal made it rubber in the first place). you might be be able to get a spherical bearing machined into it. or just replace it with another rubber piece.
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