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Put the new ones in the front and keep the old ones in the rear. See if you notice anything. My guess is you won’t, but it might be cool to try it for a while.
Metalcloak Kevlar Duroflex Joints
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Put the new ones in the front and keep the old ones in the rear. See if you notice anything. My guess is you won’t, but it might be cool to try it for a while.
That's probably how it will play out. Doubtful I'll have time to do the front and the rear in one sitting. I don't expect to notice any difference in ride quality. I didn't notice any difference when I swapped my Currie arms for the Cloaks either.
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Before Duroflex joints existed, I replaced my stock arms up front with Currie arms in an attempt to cure a DW problem I was having. I went thru the typical gambit of replacing the TB for a JKS adjustable, ZJ steering upgrade, multiple tire balancings, and finally the Currie arms fixed the issue. When MC came out with the Duroflex arms, I decided to try them out. They were somewhat local to me, and I liked their rockers and fenders(at the time), so I decided to make the switch. Had no problem at all selling the Currie arms. I have a tendency of trying "out of the norm" stuff. Sometimes it works out, sometimes it bites me in the arse. The MC arms worked out, so I stuck with them.
For sure keep us posted. I'm going to replace all my arms this off-season, as I perform my tummy tuck. Haven't decided which arms to go with yet.
Ted
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Well, it's about time!
https://www.metalcloak.com/TJ-LJ-Front-Weld-On-Bracket-and-Axle-Bushing-Kit-p/7349.htm
https://www.metalcloak.com/TJ-LJ-Front-Weld-On-Bracket-and-Axle-Bushing-Kit-p/7349.htm
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Good. Then I can stop suggesting people use the Currie kit.
What's wrong with the Currie kit?
Nothing at all. It just took Metalcloak a bazillion years to give it's customers a way to replace those bushings with their own product.
I wonder if the new Kevlar formula was the turning point for them to put out a bushing that could perform to their liking in that location?
Nah, it was just laziness. ;-)
I see how we rate, lol! I won't rush out and buy the kit, but it's nice to know that it's finally available when my Clevite's finally give it up.
Got the front bushings swapped out over the weekend. Pretty straight forward. the old bushings looked just fine. The one thing that concerned me was some wear from the oval slots on the axle side control arm brackets. You can see the slot grooved into the bolt barrel ends on the old bushing to the right.
Mostly I guess due from the clamping force and the fact that the hole is a slot, so not sure if there was some movement there or not. I decided to take care of that with some of Blaine's magical washers.
Problem solved.
The ride seems stiffer now. the Kevlar must have changed things. JUST KIDDING! The ride is exactly the same as with the old bushings. Haha!
Mostly I guess due from the clamping force and the fact that the hole is a slot, so not sure if there was some movement there or not. I decided to take care of that with some of Blaine's magical washers.
Problem solved.
The ride seems stiffer now. the Kevlar must have changed things. JUST KIDDING! The ride is exactly the same as with the old bushings. Haha!
OP
I use Blaine's Johnny Joint washers as well. Love those things! A simple idea, but a brilliant one!
The one thing that I did notice on the old bushings was a bit of cracking at the base of the shank when I fully articulate the joint.
The old bushing looks normal at rest.
The old bushing looks normal at rest.
I had to take a flat file to the grooved slot to get the washers to seat. I think my control arm brackets have seen a little bit of trauma over the years which may have warped that groove a little. Oopsie? Once I filled it down a little, the washers seated home.
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That may be. Mine went in nice and snug. Oh well, at least you don't have to worry about any slop now.