Let me start by saying that Im impressed with "Speedway Motors". I was looking around at different rearend bushings and saw everything from stock, poly, heim, etc. Being on a budget, price was always a factor. I never changed my rearend bushings but told myself that if I ever did, I would try the Speedway bushings (considering the price and quality). I saved the web page as one of my favorites and decided to revisit. http://www.speedwaymotors.com/REAR-CONTROL-ARM-BUSHING,9021.html
I found that the bushing (part # 916-34048) were on sale for $24.99 each. Thats $50.00 for replacement Heim style bushings ! ! ! I ordered a total of 4 just so I could have them in the "Goodie Booth". I placed the order on Monday morning and they came UPS on Tuesday. I took a few pictures and measurements for comparison purposes. Let me know if you have any questions.
The first picture is a side by side comprison of the Speedway bushing and a stock bushing (same diameter including taper).
Stock bushing measures 2.458
Speedway bushing measures 2.330
The speedway bushing has a heim joint encased inside the sleeve which is held in place by snap rings. There are two sleeve inserts that are perfectly machined that make up the eyelet. Once assembled the two sleeves support the rearend bolt instead of having the heim joint support the weight (genius). There are two foam dust caps which are nothing more than a piece of pipe insulation. Easily replaceable, serviceable, and functional.
The bushing is a pressed fit like the stock original bushing. You can remove the two sleeves and dust covers and hammer in the bushing without doing any harm to the heim joint or sleeves. The only thing I would suggest is that you use some washers to compensate for the distance between the sleeve and the inner control arm. The sleeves are not held in by anything else but side clearance. I am very pleased with the quality of the product and service. Hope this helps with any questions.
I found that the bushing (part # 916-34048) were on sale for $24.99 each. Thats $50.00 for replacement Heim style bushings ! ! ! I ordered a total of 4 just so I could have them in the "Goodie Booth". I placed the order on Monday morning and they came UPS on Tuesday. I took a few pictures and measurements for comparison purposes. Let me know if you have any questions.
The first picture is a side by side comprison of the Speedway bushing and a stock bushing (same diameter including taper).
Stock bushing measures 2.458
Speedway bushing measures 2.330
The speedway bushing has a heim joint encased inside the sleeve which is held in place by snap rings. There are two sleeve inserts that are perfectly machined that make up the eyelet. Once assembled the two sleeves support the rearend bolt instead of having the heim joint support the weight (genius). There are two foam dust caps which are nothing more than a piece of pipe insulation. Easily replaceable, serviceable, and functional.
The bushing is a pressed fit like the stock original bushing. You can remove the two sleeves and dust covers and hammer in the bushing without doing any harm to the heim joint or sleeves. The only thing I would suggest is that you use some washers to compensate for the distance between the sleeve and the inner control arm. The sleeves are not held in by anything else but side clearance. I am very pleased with the quality of the product and service. Hope this helps with any questions.