UCA Bushings swap or leave

[straightlinespeed]

I just replaced my UCA bushings with standard Moog bushings. I have not driven it or gotten it aligned yet. This was on the to do list very soon.

Of course I got a good deal on the offset Moog bushings so I have them sitting here, staring at me every day. Im not sure what to do at this point. Should I just leave the regular bushings in and hope for the best on the alignment or should I swap them out for the offset bushings?

 

[replicaracer43]

The offset bushings are the best bet, IMO......Id just go ahead and do it now if it were me.

 

[Jim Lusk]

I've never run the offset bushings and have always been able to get 1-2 degrees positive caster with slight negative camber.

 

[RustyRatRod]

So.....you want to replace new bushings with new bushings. Yeah. That makes sense.

 

[6pk2goDemon]

The standard Moog bushings are fine for most street applications. Take it to your alignment shop with your desired specs in writing...

See what they can achieve & post back here

 

[purplehazenils]

I think you should put the offset bushings in for more caster giving you more camber gain in corners.

 

[AJ/FormS]

Put the offsets in.No question in my mind.

 

[jdsduster]

offsets,say if you dont and it wont come into alignment,your out the cost of another alignment.offsets period,what do you have to loose?

 

[straightlinespeed]

Thanks guys! I was thinking the same thing but just needed the kick in the pants to make that decision.

 

[replicaracer43]

So.....you want to replace new bushings with new bushings. Yeah. That makes sense.

It does make sense if you want to run more positive caster. If you use a offset bushing on both upper bushings, you can get more positive caster while the camber stays the same. Everyone of these cars is different, tolerances all over the map.

 

[straightlinespeed]

So.....you want to replace new bushings with new bushings. Yeah. That makes sense.

I would hate to pay for a alignment only to find out they cant get me what Im wanting. Then I have to tear the car apart again and pay for another alignment. Im going for the Typical to Max alignment specs in the chart below.

View attachment Alignment Specs.jpg

 

[kiss]

offset bushings. more positive caster is better! (in some cases)

 

[straightlinespeed]

Well moved forward and decided to swap to the offset bushings. My homemade puller works great and I got the drivers side done in about a hour and half. I was also able to save the other bushings.

Thanks everyone for the input!

 

[65 Dartman]

I was also able to save the other bushings.

Thanks everyone for the input!

Sell them to someone who needs a cheap set - win for them win for you!

 

[straightlinespeed]

Sell them to someone who needs a cheap set - win for them win for you!

That was my intentions with them.. Just waiting until I get the other side out.. Tomorrows project!