Difference between revisions of "Steering and suspension Radius-rod and bushes"
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These take braking loads (and accern loads syncro) and control the caster angle by virtue of the theraded rod. | '''HarryMann:'''These take braking loads (and accern loads syncro) and control the caster angle by virtue of the theraded rod. | ||
When changing if you need to move the rear nut, then mark its position accurately first | |||
When changing if you need to move the rear nut, then mark its position accurately first (controls caster angle) | |||
When worn and aged as bad as these parts, make quite a difference to handling and surefootness of vehicle... | |||
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[[Image:IMG_2362(800x600).jpg]] | [[Image:IMG_2362(800x600).jpg]] | ||
'''sezicoolcat (sarah):''' | |||
The spacer is now listed as NLA by Volkswagen | The spacer is now listed as NLA by Volkswagen | ||
Material: Hard steel | Material: Hard steel | ||
Dimensions: | Dimensions: | ||
Length 55mm | Length 55mm | ||
OD 24 mm | OD 24 mm | ||
ID 19mm | ID 19mm | ||
Revision as of 21:23, 20 September 2008
HarryMann:These take braking loads (and accern loads syncro) and control the caster angle by virtue of the theraded rod.
When changing if you need to move the rear nut, then mark its position accurately first (controls caster angle)
When worn and aged as bad as these parts, make quite a difference to handling and surefootness of vehicle...
Old bushes and sleeve...
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New bushes, sleeve and original cup washers...
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Radius rod (early version, pre 1988/89 approx.)
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sezicoolcat (sarah):
The spacer is now listed as NLA by Volkswagen
Material: Hard steel
Dimensions:
Length 55mm
OD 24 mm
ID 19mm
Finish:
Matt/satin chrome?
