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Top trunion rubbers
Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 9:15 am
by NZJLY
Greeting. In the rebuild of my front suspension, I seem to have one set of top trunnion rubbers with a steel insert, the other set without. My question is, will they have any difference in terms of handling, or is it better for the same to be on both sides? Thanks.
John
Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 10:48 am
by Dominic
I'd suggest that ANYthing to do with steering, suspension or brakes needs to be the same both sides. I'd even go so far as to try to ensure same make of tyres on same axle (but then I'm a picky old git!
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same
Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 12:59 pm
by Willie
Dominic, that's not being picky! i would say that mixing different makes of tyre on the same axle is asking for trouble.
Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 2:42 pm
by bmcecosse
These top 'rubbers' are far better replaced with polyurethane bushes - even if the rest of the suspension is kept on rubber.
top suspension
Posted: Mon May 07, 2007 3:26 pm
by Willie
Agreed, I found that the modern rubber type were wearing 'loose' very quickly. Since fitting the softish yellow Polyurethane type I have had no problems.