Urethane IRS pivots

[Pillow]

Simple question here I hope. :)

I am mounting IRS arms (from a 944) and installed the Energy Suspension red urethane bushings for the IRS pivots. Now how do the washers work in this setup?

I assume one on each side, but again unsure.

Thanks,

[Panelfantastic]

Be sure and post when you figure it out. I've been eyeballin' my bushings and wondering also. Someday, hopefully soon, I will have arms to put them in.
What are you doing for lube against squeaks?

[Pillow]

I am just using the lube that came with them... If they squeek then so be it... Just put on straight cut cam gears and a stinger :) LOL

[boygenius]

I was told by my local VW shop that the two washers go on the outside of the bushing.

[Panelfantastic]

Originally posted by Pillow
Just put on straight cut cam gears and a stinger :) LOL
My wife says the stinger on our oval makes it look like it has wood:eek: !

[craazy Cooter]

uhhh huh huh he said wood

[Pillow]

>I was told by my local VW shop that the two washers go on the outside of the bushing.<

I have heard that as well... So again I am stumped!

Amazing how simple this question is and I do not really have a clue! Honestly I am beating myself over the head on it... I feel like a novice rub :(

[boygenius]

I checked my well worn VW beetle manual. It shows one washer on each side of the bushing. I would assume that it would be the same for the porsche suspension. Hope this helps...;)

[hybrid_john]

why dont you buy a used Porsche 944 manual and see what it say: you should be able to find one on ebay for $5-$30 and have it at your door step in a couple days....at least it would solve the problem
hope this helps:)

[zen]

i've been meaning to look into this same thing myself. just haven't gotten around to it. will look over pelican parts for a parts diagram.

[Pillow]

The answer is... Both!

The Haynes specifies 2 washers on the outside per stock VW IRS.

The Bus Boys instructions state that one washer per side is required for thier special mounts. Which is the way I will go on this.

Do not quote me on this... But I hope to have some control arms in today :)


Thanks,

[boygenius]

My haynes manual shows one on each side but doesn't even mention them in the text.:silly:

[Deathbug74]

Originally posted by Panelfantastic
My wife says the stinger on our oval makes it look like it has wood:eek: !


heh..my ex just complained that the stinger was too loud :rolleyes: i think it goes good with the lines of the car...it matches the angle of the new beetle antenna on the roof.

[zen]

my suspension had been pulled off by the PO, but it had both washers inboard. looks like i am putting them back in with one on each side. :confused:

[Panelfantastic]

Me too Zen. Haynes or not, this is the way that makes sense. :cool: