| Porsche 911 & Carrera Suspension - Page 11 |
Suspension Bushings  |
Perhaps the best thing that you can do to help an aging suspension is to replace old, brittle bushings with new high-tech, space-age, low-fat, super-duper ones. The newer bushings are made from better materials and will not wear out as easily as 25+ year old rubber ones. The original 911 rear suspension bushings are vulcanized rubber and wrap around the rear spring plate. The replacement bushings are a good alternate, but are not a direct replacement for the original factory setup. The replacement bushings rotate with the rear spring plate, and the originals actually twisted around the torsion bar. What's the difference? Sometimes the newer bushings can squeak when the car bounces. Performance-wise, they are very similar. Pelican doesn't recommend replacing your rear bushings unless they show signs of cracking and fatigue. If you want stock suspension bushings, then you need to purchase an entire rear spring arm (see below). In a similar manner, the front A-arm bushings are sold only with new A-arms, and are not available separately. You must purchase a new A-arm in order to get the original bushings. (see below)
Manufacturer: Weltmeister (PolyGraphite Bushings)NOTE: Weltmeister Rear Trailing Arm bushings have the trailing arm bushing washers impregnated into the bushing. You do not need to use the OEM washer when using this type of bushing. |
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99-3014-340-M230 | Front Suspension A-arm Bushing Kit (Set of 4) 2557 front, 2558 rear, Poly-Graphite, 911/911 Turbo/912E (1974-89) [Photo] |  |
| $36.00 |  |
PB-004 | Rear Suspension (early solid type w/o adjustment) - Spring Plate Inner Bushing, Poly-Graphite (sold per each, 2 req. per car), 911/911 Turbo (1974- mid 1976) [Photo] | $18.95 | |
PB-003 | Rear Suspension (late 2 piece type w/adjustment) Spring Plate Inner Bushing, Poly-Graphite (sold per each, 2 req. per car), 911/911 Turbo (mid 1976-89) [Photo] | $15.95 | |
PB-004 | Rear Suspension Spring Plate Outer Bushing, Poly-Graphite (sold per each, 2 req. per car), 911/911 Turbo (1974-89) [Photo] | $18.95 | |
99-3015-333-M230 | Rear Trailing Arm Inner Suspension Bushings, Poly-Graphite, (set of four), 911/911 Turbo/912E (1969-89) [Photo] | |
| $20.50 | |
901-331-059-00-M100 | Rear Trailing Arm Suspension Bushing, OE Rubber (sold per each, 4 required), 911/911 Turbo (1974-89)
Brand: Genuine Porsche [Photo] [Photo] | |
| $48.00 | |
911-333-009-02-OEM | Complete Replacement Rear Spring Plate, 911/911 Turbo (1974-89)
Brand: Genuine Porsche [Photo] | $657.25 | |
| Elephant Racing PolyBronze Suspension Bushing Sets |
| Unlike the polyurethane bushings that may require custom lathe fitting to install properly, these Elephant Racing PolyBronze Suspension Bearings require no custom fitment and never exhibit those annoying squeaks. Unlike the original rubber bushings, Elephant Racing PolyBronze Suspension Bearings provide a bronze-on-steel low friction surface, housed in a vibration absorbing polyurethane jacket. The inner figure 8 groove with built in grease nipple, allow for quick access when relubricating and provide squeak free & friction free movement. |
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ERMP-2051500 | Elephant Racing, Front PolyBronze Suspension Bushings (set of 4), 912/911/911 Turbo (1974-89) | $260.00 | |
ERMP-2061500 | Elephant Racing, Rear Spring Plate PolyBronze Suspension Bushings (set of 4), 912/911/911 Turbo (1974-89) [Photo] | $315.00 | |
ERMP-2061501 | Elephant Racing, Rear Spring Plate Poly Bronze Suspension Bushing Kit For Weltmeister/Sway-A-Way Adjustable Spring Plates ONLY, Set Of 4, 912/911/911 Turbo (1968-89) [Photo] | $335.00 | |
| Elephant Racing Rubber Bushing Kit for Control Arms |
| Replace your tired suspension bushings with Elephant's original equipment-type rubber replacements to restore original ride and performance. Front control arm rubber bushings are now available as a kit for self-installation. In addition to a complete set of 4 rubber bushings, the kit includes their proprietary installation tools and instructions which are essential for successful installation. You'll need a sturdy pipe clamp or shop press to complete the install. |
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ERMP-2290000 | Elephant Racing Rubber Bushing Kit for front control arms, includes 4 rubber bushings and install tools, 911/912/930 (1968-89), 914 [Photo] | $225.00 | |
| Neatrix Rear Spring Plate Bushings |
| Its not unusual for rear spring plate bushings to wear out in less than 25,000 miles, causing uneven tire wear and annoying (and dangerous) handling problems. We have a solution youll like. Neatrix / Weltmeister replacement rubber bushings can be installed on your standard spring plates to restore original ride qualities. Neatrix rubber bushings have been tested in road and autocross 911s for thousands of miles without one squeak or failure! In addition, they feature an improved rubber formula and a design that lets your spring plate move without grinding the bushing against the rough surface of the torsion tube giving you longer life. Complete set of four bushings for your standard spring plates includes instructions and a special tool to help remove your old bushings. |
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PEL-PP909976 | Neatrix Rear Spring Plate Bushing Kit (1 kit per vehicle, comes with tool), 911/911 Turbo (1969-89) [Photo] | $51.98 | |
| Suspension Bushing Grease |
| Newer Poly-Graphite suspension bushings have a tendency to squeak sometimes when they are installed. Minimize the risk that you might have squeaky bushings by apply our heavy-duty formulated bushing grease. |
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PEL-SUSGRS1 | Suspension Bushing Grease, 1 oz [Photo] | $6.85 | |
PEL-SUSGRS8 | Suspension Bushing Grease, 8 oz [Photo] | $19.85 | |
Ball Joints & Hardware |
The ball joint is the small rotating joint that screws into the bottom of your A-arm, and is located directly underneath the shocks. The ball joint is responsible for maintaining a tight connection with the shocks as the front suspension moves up and down. Understandably, the ball joint is one of the highest wear items on the car, and should be replaced every 30,000-50,000 miles depending upon the wear pattern. Loose ball joints will contribute to sloppy steering, bump steer problems, vibration in the steering wheel, and unusual handling problems. Replace your ball joints in pairs if you are going over your front suspension and would like to stiffen it back up to it's original specifications.
The large castellated nut that secures the ball joint to the A-arm (901-341-425-00) should be removed either with a chisel or an impact hammer due to the incredible amount of force necessary to budge it free. This will normally render the old nut useless, and require it to be replaced along with the ball joint. This nut also requires a special tool for installation since it needs to be properly torqued to a whopping 184 ft-lbs. This specially made socket (PEL-TOL-P210) uses a 1/2" drive and is the only tool for the job.
NOTE: When installing the ball joint threaded pin, please grease it prior to installation (per Porsche service manual). The grease keeps the pin from galling when you torque the nut down. Failure to do so will cause the pin to not seat down properly, seize up in the hole and snap. This pin is not covered under warranty if not installed properly. |
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911-341-049-01-M69 | | $82.00 | |
N-012-521-1-OEM | Cotter Pin for Ball Joint Lock Plate, 911 (1974-89), 930 (1976-89)
Brand: Genuine Porsche [Photo] | $0.50 | |
901-341-426-00-M260 | Lock Plate for Ball Joint Bottom Nut, 911 (1969-89), 930 (1976-89)
Brand: OEM [Photo] [Photo] | |
| $9.25 | |
901-341-425-00-M260 | Nut for Ball Joint to A-Arm Attachment, 911 (1974-89), 930 (1976-89)
(Install with PEL-TOL-P210)
Brand: OEM [Photo] [Photo] | |
| $11.50 | |
911-341-119-06-M260 | Threaded Pin for Ball Joint Attachment (Please see installation instructions above), 911 (1974-89)
Brand: OEM [Photo] | |
| $16.00 | |
900-089-006-02-OEM | Washer for Ball Joint Threaded Pin
Brand: Genuine Porsche [Photo] | $0.75 | |
| 999-084-019-02-M260 | | $5.25 | |
