Powdercoating Rear Beam problem

[MWright]

Now I'm sure during the process it'll endure high temperatures, would this mean for me to remove the bushing for the rear roll bar (if it's removable) if not can a replacement be sourced?

Stupid question here... Could I risk leaving the bush on whilst it gets shot blasted and powdercoated.

Thanks
Mat.

 

[Advikaz]

To do a proper job I'd strip the whole beam tbh.

 

[Mr R.]

I had mine done 2 week's ago.

I removed everything and got the bits done with the beam.
The rubber bush comes out, there is a split at the back.

 

[MWright]

Awesome cheers!

 

[Mr R.]

No problem.

 

[MWright]

Just about got bush off after soaking in WD-40 then pried it out, cheers Scott.

Plus I may purchase a new bush as I've stretched it a little. Do they play a big role?

Here's the Product number for anyone.

 

[Mr R.]

It just stops the bar knocking on the beam.
It will be fine matey.

 

[MWright]

Oh sweet had a quote for the beam and other little bits, yet to see his work.

Dropping it off tomorrow.

 

[MartinR]

Is it worth pwerflex bushing the beam when refitting??

http://www.powerflex.co.uk/road-series/product-details/Rear+Beam+Mounting+Bush/11063.html

Or use the back series.

 

[MWright]

Debating it OEM bushes seem same price-ish, aftermarket are £25 a pair.

OTH powerflex need welding in or is that aswell as the lower wishbone? I can weld just no access.

 

[MartinR]

i don't think the rear beam ones need welding iirc they just need pressing/persuading in

 

[Mr R.]

Oh Hi.

 

[MWright]

Sweeet I only have bearing pullers and a limp vice, is it a bench job?

 

[MartinR]

^^^Now thats beam + bush p**n.

Very nice

 

[littlemissnaughty]

Nice work

 

[Mr R.]

Sweeet I only have bearing pullers and a limp vice, is it a bench job?

I did it on my drive, cut the center of the old bush out (the rubber part). I used a sharp chisel, hammer and lube so that the chisel didnt get stuck in the rubber bush.
Then cut a slot in the steel outer, i used a hacksaw.

Then just hit with hammer.

Like so.

To fit the new Powerflex bushes, i used strong Loctite on the alloy outer and tapped/dressed it in with a bit of wood so not to damage the alloy.

The polly bush just pushes it.

Job done.

^^^Now thats beam + bush p**n.

Very nice

Thanks matey.

Nice work

Why thank you. :approve:

 

[MWright]

I've already got the old bush out with my bearing puller

Tempted to purchase them now, cheers for the help

Just to rebuild the calipers and I'll be done

 

[Mr R.]

Bushes i got from Euro Car Parts.

£60 odd quid i think.

 

[danielbarton94]

Notice any difference after fitting the powerflex bushes ?

 

[Mr R.]

I couldn`t tell you yet, cars not finished and even if it was it doesn`t get used in the winter.