moog offset bushings too big?

RustyRatRod said
I agree, it's a big difference for a press fit. A normal tight press fit is .002". I've not been impressed with the Moog bushings for some time now. I've noticed the quality of the rubber in them has gone downhill dramatically. Add that to the fact that the offset bushings have really thin rubber on the offset side and it's a recipe that I'm no longer in favor of. I know they are more expensive, but I now recommend a good quality aftermarket upper control arm instead. All of those come with repositioned ball joints for better caster and poly bushings. Just a thought.

I have some new aftermarket upper A's hanging in the garage but heard bad things about them (magnumfarce) so there they sit. Also their bushings are solid nylon/delrin and are for the small ball joints which I'd have to shim to work with my later disc spindles (guessing).

My build mantra nowadays is to spend as little as I can and expect small returns.

A full set of standard uca bushings are under $15 including shipping from rock, so I'm leaning that way right now. The bushings are shot, and they're not hard to R&R if the fit is anywhere near stock.

ch1ll said
Size on size is a press fit. RRR is right, .002 is what I would expect. .014 is an interference fit and pressing into a stamped metal part may destroy the UCA.

I read a while back about exactly that happening, and hell no do I want to junk these arms. I bought an entire parts car to get them and the brakes 20 years ago!