Suspension Brakes 1st Gen Most liked posts in thread: Power flex bushing reinforcements?

  1. Dave.0

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    Warning: Do not drink beer, watch NHL Playoff Hockey and try and read and reply to posts on M/A. :mad2::beer
     
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    Maybe the eyelashes on the Mistress are blurring his vision!
     
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    Why it was entertaining……..for us!:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
     
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    I gained 11 WHP, improved braking distance, better cornering, and took 17 seconds off my top time at Road America after putting the reinforcement kit in, all while watching NHL hockey on my iphone and drinking beer during my best lap.
     
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    Winner of the Blackhawks/Blues series will take it all.

    GO BLACKHAWKS!!!!

    (I typed that VERY slow for Dave, so there wouldn't be any misunderstandings).:biggrin5:
     
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    Mr Jim I think you are right and we all know that Dave O. has reading comprehension problems this month. ......
     
  7. Dave.0

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    I kick a$$ at those standing box jumps.

    Just as long as I am not trying to out jump our local CrossFit monkey by challenging her to jump up on top of a picnic table.

    Let's see you do it this year without breaking the bench buddy?
     
  8. Dave.0

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    No problem, that's just our typical 27 post simple answer here on M/A. :lol:
     
  9. Nathan

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    The Blue Jackets are going to beat them anyway.
     
  10. Metalman

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    Here Dave.O.....

    You can borrow my little buddy....

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  11. Dave.0

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    Ugh :mad2:

    I can't watch playoff hockey and read M/A. :mad2:
     
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    << [is now rethinking giving Dave a lighter and a cigar at the Cigar Salon next Wed. Who even knows what he will try to light up?]:devil:
     
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    I think he means the reinforcement kit....
     
  14. Nathan

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    Yep, there is a big ass washer on each side held in place with a long bolt and nut. The Powerflex bushings fit correctly and don't need these.

    We tend to wander round the topic at times but the answer is usually someplace in the entertainment.
     
  15. Dave.0

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    Ok since I am sober, you do not really need the Powerflex Control Arm Bushing Reinforcement Kit.

    I don't have them and my Powerflex CAB's are still looking good after 4 + years.
     
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    yeah i ended up not bothering, id heard plenty of good about the bushings, and it seemed just like an unnecessary step that really wasnt worth it.

    Honestly it was just something that piqued my interest, $24.95 for some basic hardware? just wanted to get some input, and thanks everyone
     
  17. Nathan

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    #4 Nathan, Apr 22, 2014
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    Ummm Dave....

    Reading Comprehension 101 for you.

    The OP has the Powerflex Busings already and is about to pay to have them installed. The question is...

    "Is the Powerflex Control Arm Bushing Reinforcement Kit worth adding as well, and if so, can I source that same bit of hardware locally?"

    :mtrn: :D
     
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    Dave O. you have being having issues with reading comprehension lately. ?:rolleyes:
     
  19. Nathan

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    Only if he is watching playoff hockey and reading M/A while trying to light a cigar.

    Back to the topic at hands....

    Anyone have any comments about the Powerflex Control Arm Bushing Reinforcement Kit?

    Heck, I didn't even know there was one.
     
  20. Way Motor Works

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    We've installed them before but not worth it as you won't notice anything different with them.