Suspension Brakes 1st Gen Power flex bushing reinforcements?

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  1. cct1

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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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    You think his reading comprehension skills are good.... challenge him to some box jumps next week.
    :D
     
  3. 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?
     
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    bhahahahaha holy sh** not what i expected to come of this but im not gonna lie its better than i expected lol

    But really i was asking how they work, in the photo all i seed is the head of a bolt and a big ass washer, im guessing the washer holds the bushing from bulging out? but where is the other washer and nuts located

    and in my opinion, any woman who can standing jump onto a picnic table, is a woman to stay away from. Piss her off, and with one fowl kick to the groin you can go ahead and forget about passing on your genes
     
  5. 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.
     
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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
     
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    No problem, that's just our typical 27 post simple answer here on M/A. :lol:
     
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    Awww...but a fun time was had by all!!!
    I just want to know WHICH beer was getting consumed?!:cornut:
     
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    Not enough for the Flyers to defeat the Rangers. :mad2:
     
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    But the Jackets beat the Penquins!
     
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    That's the team I hate most after the Rangers. :devil:
     
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    Our nemesis has been Nashville.
     
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    The Blue Jackets are going to beat them anyway.
     
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    Ummmm ok, remember out team checks back just as hard.

    We are not the cry baby Penguins with Sid that crying little B!tch. :lol::lol::lol:
     
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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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