FRONT END BUSHING REPLACMENT

[drg650]

Im currently doing the front end bushings in my 06 apex.the top bushings in the bulkhead needed to be tapped in but the lowers slide in very easy with my finger. should i be concerned about too much play in the lower bushings. just wondering what other guys experanced when doing theres.
in the upper holes the stock bushing where there but the lowers where compleatly gone. there is some wear in the bulk head maybe 1 mill.. any thoughts.

thanks!

 

[munskindaddy]

Are you going with stock bushings or the oillite ones from uhlmer? When I replaced mine on an 06, I used uhlmer ones and they all were nice and snug, but the ones that were stock style were loose in some of the holes.

 

[drg650]

Are you going with stock bushings or the oillite ones from uhlmer? When I replaced mine on an 06, I used uhlmer ones and they all were nice and snug, but the ones that were stock style were loose in some of the holes.

I got the oilite bushings. The only hole that the bushing was completely gone was the lower right hand rear? There is no play in the new bushing. It just slides in easily. I will just keep it well greased. And check it every season.

 

[APEX 06]

It should be fine some go in easy and others are a pain.

 

[TBay Sledhead]

Clean the hole out with brake clean and use some locktite.

 

[drg650]

Clean the hole out with brake clean and use some locktite.

Awesome idea!!!