Lateral link bushings ??

[Speedyj]

I am not so good in english to call them, It is on You
Quickly = in Spring

[FE3-323]

Ah i see... I'll have to do that then.
when you get the new diagram thingy up we'll go from there.
i'll have to call and get a quote and info.

[Speedyj]

O.K. Now I am going on New Year party ,
so diagram will be on Sunday,
I swear
So HAPPY NEW YEAR and lot's of miles without promblems.

[Speedyj]

New diagrams....
1. is normal bushing (3 pieces on one side of car)
2. is with longer sleeve (1 pieces on one side of car)
3. is hole in front LL, hole in rear LL has same dimensions

[FE3-323]

those are more like it.... Excellent work.
only thing im slightly stumped on... the bushign fit is really really tight?
if im interpreting it right.. the bushing size is 41.5mm on the outside... and the inside of the TTL hole is 31mm??? a 10.5 mm difference is alot.

[FE3-323]

its also possible that the one oddball bushign sleeve may have to be specailly machined... we will have to see on that.

[Speedyj]

if im interpreting it right.. the bushing size is 41.5mm on the outside... and the inside of the TTL hole is 31mm??? a 10.5 mm difference is alot.


bad interpreting, hole is 31mm and bushing is 32mm, lips are 41.5mm and 35mm,
compare diagrams to photos... So difference is only 1mm.

A-A is cut from A to A, B-B is cut from B to B, this is ISO drawing standart. I am student of the University and I learned that on some curses, I hope that it is same in the States...

[FE3-323]

MY eyes have unhazed.... Sorry i fully understand now...
they are excellent diagrams... easy to follow.... i just screwed up in how i looked at them.

[Speedyj]

O.K., should I delete pics drawed by hand ???

Please, infom me about responce from Energy Susp. ...

It will be perfect if there will be complete bushing set.

[FE3-323]

just leave all of your drawings and specs.... no point in deleteing them. people need to know too. anyone who fully reads the thread will understand our goals

[Speedyj]

Did You change bushings in trailing links??

[FE3-323]

YES.... i've changed my front LCA bushings... swaybar endlinks... and the trailing arm bushings.

the rear trailing arm bushigns made a large difference... but with the current setup ... its even more noticeable how sloppy the rear end is... too much bushing play for my tastes.

I reccomend buying whatever poly bushings you can get right now... and installing them... it will help out alot. when the rears come through a full poly kit will be available... CAN'T WAIT FOR THE DAY

[FE3-323]

HERE is a copy of the email i sent to energy suspension.

Hello. I am writing an email to formally address the need for poly urethane bushings for the Ford Escort/ZX2/Mazda 323/Mazda Protege'/Mazda MX3(swaybar uses droplinks which differ from the other endlinks)/Mercury Tracer chassis platforms...
Being as the chassis platform has seen its years there is a great need for replacement bushings *(Specifically in the rear Twin Trapizoidal Links)*... Being part of a large car club I am making an effort to contact you about the possibility to finalize a full hyperflex kit for the above applications. So far available you have: Front LCA bushings, Rear Trailing Arm bushings, and Sway Bar End Link Bushings, which cross over onto all above listed platforms... the bushings available cover only 3/4 of the chassis bushings. I have specifications on the OEM bushings to which I am interested in having produced to finalize an available kit to those who seek to improve the handling, performance, and reliability of their car.
I would say the main question I seek would be; What is your response to making the bushings that would correspond for the above use? I am more than willing to provide you with the OEM specifications I have.
If this is not a possible option... would you be willing to point me in the proper direction to a manufacturer who would be willing to invest to make profits and better the automotive community and offer more possibilties for these cars.

Sincerely
Ryan Sahs
on behalf of the members of Club-Protege, Protege-Club, Protege' tech, ERDT, FEOA.net

I will be following up with a phone call when i can get around to it.
we'll see where an email gets me.

[Speedyj]

Great work...
I am pretty impatient for answer.
I am waiting with buying, because I would like to buy complete bushing setup for 323, postage is expensive to the Europe...

[FE3-323]

HAHA i understand. i'll keep an eye out in my email