Anyone used PSB poly bushings?

They go through the bushing to grease the sleeve. You can see the hole in the bushing in one of the pictures.

 

Thanks. They aren't pretty but should get the job done. It's hard to make things nice when you're using a drill press as a mill lol.

 

Looks good and thanks for the update! Curious to hear how they ride compared to OEM.

 

Phase 2 has begun.

Moving the ball joint forward a little to gain some caster. Last time I had it aligned with the caster maxed I ended up with 2.8°. Planning on moving it forward .5" which should add roughly 1.5° of caster. That should get me closer to 4° and free up a little adjustability with camber.

 

Getting ready for welding. Things happen slowly when you have 3 babies.

 

Cry all the time in the West Coast lol. Gas prices killing us everyday.

 

So are you just re-using the fasteners you pressed out, and welding new "caps" on them?

Did you do this to remedy an alignment issue?

 

I won't be using any fasteners. Originally I was going to weld plates top and bottom and through bolt to sandwich everything together but decided it's just more unnecessary parts/labor. Just going to puddle weld the holes top and bottom and also going to weld the perimeter where the ball joint casting enters the arm.

I did it to gain some caster back...... And I was a little bored. When you put a lift on you lose some caster because the upper ball joint moves forward as the control arm travels downward due to the arm being at an angle. The rig drives ok now but it does tend to want to follow the ruts on the highway so a little more caster will help with that.

 

I will be puddle welding all 3 holes top and bottom and the end of the arm where the casting enters so it will be plenty strong.

 

Got the arms finished up today. Plan is to install this weekend and then I'll be able to pay an update on how the bushings and more caster feel.

Also the grooves I cut in the sleeves seem to be working as planned so I'm pretty happy about that.

 

Do those MOOG LCAs bend as easily as these aftermarket LCAs?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_6lgyhA3nA​

 

Not sure, that's what's already installed and they haven't bent yet so must be good enough.

I tried finding some used oems for the build but got sick of looking.

 

That being said, I would not recommend Moog arms as the bushings are garbage.

 

Yup, it's one of a few in the HALL OF SHAME if memory serves.

 

Thanks for the link.

 

Update:

Got the arms installed today. So far I'm pleased with everything. Front end feels a little tighter and I dare say a little less harsh. As of now I would recommend these bushings. I'll update again after I've got a few miles on them. We'll see how long they last. Also, moving the lower ball joint worked as planned. Current alignment is 0 deg Camber L/R, Caster Left 4 deg, Right 4.5 deg