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    SuperPro® Front Lower Control Arm- rear bushing install

    This install shows the caster altering bushings available through SuperPro®. Part Number# SPF1634K
    SuperPro® Also offers regular non-caster adjusting bushings which have the tube sleeve centered VS offset.
    The non-caster adjusting bushings are a single piece bushing & sleeve design per side. 2 bushings & 2 tubes total.
    Part Number#SPF0953-80K for sport series & SPF0953-70K for comfort series
    These are easily installed by greasing & pressing in with your hands or a bench vice.
    I highly Reccomend the caster adjusting bushings over the non.

    Late model BG & EC (323/protege/escort/tracer/mx3) chassis vehicles had an increased diameter bushing from 35 to 46mm
    Part Numbers are as follows but may be in research & development.

    SPF2415K Standard alignment (shell part) "46mm outer diameter bushing"
    SPF2417K Double offset (shell part) "46mm outer diameter bushing"


    To first state my rear bracket already had Energy Suspension Poly bushings in them, which truely made it more difficult to remove then a factory bushing/sleeve.

    For Those who have factory bushings a rubber mallet w/ a socket will suffice to pound the factory bushings out.
    To secure the bracket make sure to support it without making it out of round.... I.E. do not tighten it in a vice. then proceed to pound the old bushing out of the bracket.

    For Those with poly bushings currently you must pound the inner tube free from the bushing before pressing/prying the bushing itself out of the bracket.
    For this i reused an old tube sleeve from another application.

    After removing the old bushings find a file or abrasive stone(pictured here) to sand or file away any rust build up that may negatively effect bushing life.
    Make sure to always regrease all metal to bushing contact area's

    For the Caster adjusting bushings simply replace the bracket & bushing into the vice & proceed to press the combination into the bracket itself. Following the instructions included in packaging. Placing the alignment of the sleeve tube towards the outside of the bushing bracket, which in turn faces the outside of the car.

    Once installed proceed to ReFit onto your Lower Control Arms & install in reverse order of removal from the car.

    & now for pictures.
    Attached Files
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    1992- project FE3..... 313 WHP @ 9.3psi




    I pet my dash when I get into the car..."good car"
    he actually has a mazda tree, parts grow on it


    #2
    Feedback on the Caster-adjusting bushings is absolutely incredible, for anyone looking to improove their car all around via comfort, handling, & stability. These are a must.
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    1992- project FE3..... 313 WHP @ 9.3psi




    I pet my dash when I get into the car..."good car"
    he actually has a mazda tree, parts grow on it

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      #3
      Looks good.

      How do they feel?

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        #4
        They are simply incredible... its hard to describe how they feel..... i'll try orgasmic to describe them. The entire car drove similar to a new modern vehicle, bumps were smoother, turn in was improved greatly. I can't be any happier with the results.
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        1992- project FE3..... 313 WHP @ 9.3psi




        I pet my dash when I get into the car..."good car"
        he actually has a mazda tree, parts grow on it

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          #5
          Where do I get these and how much are they?

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            #6
            Originally posted by 1967cutlass
            Where do I get these and how much are they?

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              #7
              thank you Jho.... It appears tis would be a great idea to link in the first post.
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              1992- project FE3..... 313 WHP @ 9.3psi




              I pet my dash when I get into the car..."good car"
              he actually has a mazda tree, parts grow on it

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                #8
                Originally posted by bpt323
                thank you Jho.... It appears tis would be a great idea to link in the first post.
                No problemo Ryan.

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                  #9
                  So what exactly is the caster adjustment for, yes I know it adjusts the caster but I'm sort of a suspension noob so I need further explaining. thanks in advance for not making me feel too stupid, haha.
                  sigpic
                  1990 EGT Turbo RIP
                  1995 EGT GTX RIP
                  1991 323 GTX swapped
                  2003.5 MSP

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                    #10
                    Can someone tell me EXACTLY where to buy these, either online or what number to call?

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by bpt323
                      www.globalperformanceparts.com For online shopping
                      or
                      Glenn Dirkse
                      Global Performance Parts
                      4554 - 128th Street
                      Michigan 49423
                      Ph: 616 399 9025
                      Fax: 616 399 9174
                      E.Mail: glennd@globalperformanceparts.com

                      As for Noltec suspension products they are originally an overseas company from australia as well.
                      All products Must be ordered from them so far as i have not found a US shores distributer.
                      Prices vary & air mail shipping costs must be added to the final total.
                      * NOTE THAT NOLTEC SUSPENSION OFFERS MORE PRODUCTS THEN LISTED HERE IF INTERESTED CHECK THE FOLLOWING LINK *

                      here is a direct link to the BG bushings product listings that they offer.

                      Noltec BG bushings

                      contact information as follows:
                      Telephone number (011) 612-9980-9777 *mind you this is a direct call to australia*
                      Noltec homepage
                      Address:
                      Noltec Suspension
                      3/14 Duffy Avenue
                      Thornleigh NSW 2120
                      AUSTRALIA
                      thats what i got from the first post in the thread, did you try it out?

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by ghaze24
                        So what exactly is the caster adjustment for, yes I know it adjusts the caster but I'm sort of a suspension noob so I need further explaining. thanks in advance for not making me feel too stupid, haha.
                        They make the car easier to steer.

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Jho
                          They make the car easier to steer.
                          But? There's always a but or atleast a butt!
                          **SOLD** 93 EGT with more suspension mods then your average riced out civic's # of decals + useless "bling/style/culture" mods! **SOLD**
                          95 EGT New beater! And gawd damnit shes NOT pink!

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                            #14
                            turn in isn't the only benifit of added caster Jho, it changes your camber curve abit too more caster=less equated camber needed or so i've read.

                            overall it helps with stability & traction
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                            1992- project FE3..... 313 WHP @ 9.3psi




                            I pet my dash when I get into the car..."good car"
                            he actually has a mazda tree, parts grow on it

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                              #15
                              Does it give you positive or negative caster ?

                              Positive should give you a more stable ride a high speeds and more stability and traction

                              Negative caster should give you easyer low-speed turning and a lesser effort steering

                              Of course too much of on will also do the negative effect of the others advantages...


                              I will search a bit and post more detailes on what I know about it I have a big headach now....
                              1995 Talon TSI AWD
                              1992 Escort GT
                              1992 Protege LX 1.8 sohc (Canadian) SOLD
                              1992 Protege DX SOLD
                              1989 MX-6 GT Turbo SOLD
                              1992 MX-3 GS V6 (Girlfriend's car) SOLD

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