Question about replacing the a arm bushings

[RtxViper]

This is probably going to sound like a dumb question but I took my a arms out and had them powder coated. When i disassembled the sled the a arm bolts were loose in the holes. I figured this was due to the bushings being worn out. I replaced all the bushings and reassembled the front end tonite and go to tighten everything up and the bolts are still loose. They move front to back maybe an 1/8". I am assuming this is not supposed to be this way. Anyone every run into this? I am assuming I should just add a couple washers but just making sure that they arnt supposed to have play in them. Thanks in advance

 

[APEX 06]

They are suppose to move around. There ok.

 

[RtxViper]

ok? just seems dumb to me

 

[BigDog05]

RtxViper: Did you use stock bushings or aftermarket? Both Pioneers bushings and Ulmers oilite bushings will really tighten up the front suspension.

http://www.ty4stroke.com/viewtopic.php? ... ght=oilite

Also put the bulkhead bushings in backwards on the engine side of the bulkhead.

Put the bushing in from the A arm side instead of the engine side.

 

[welterracer]

Yes.. reverse the rear bushings so it tightens it up..

 

[RedlineViper]

that's what i did to. the front end is solid. can't wait to get her out on the snow!

 

[RtxViper]

I used stock replacements and i did reverse the rear ones. the a arms are nice and snug but the bolt itself moves back and forth 1/8" thats what i am concerned with. I used stock ones cause i plan on selling it at the end of the year

 

[aceltx09]

They will be fine,they have a little play in them. I'm sure tightening them up with aftermarket bushings like the other guys said would be nice but the way they are is fine.

 

[helmic]

Bushings

I have just finish installing 5 sets of Ulmer oilite bushings on four Venture and one Apex and there is some play on the bolts going back and fort about 1/8 to 1/4 inc.Its like that on the new sled just normal I guest.But why I couldn't tell you...