Derek,

So many folks, even practicing and paid mechanics, forget this fact with fixed rubber bushes.

So many times, before I really understood decades ago, how wrong it is that some suspension techs will fix the bushings (torque the retaining hardware) with the suspension hanging while the chassis in on the lift.

In a short while, the bushes can tear out, doing such an install incorrectly.

Though quite different issues with articulating urethane bushes.

Like you say, I leave the rubber bushing hardware slackened. Though I'll drive it over to the alignment mechanic. The vehicle is unloaded, containing the normal pieces, like spare tire and such, and the driver, on the drive over. I'll let the mechanic know before hand I performed a suspension rebuild, the bushing retaining hardware is tightened to snug, though minimally. So, the mechanic will verify proper tire pressure, on cold tires. The mechanic loosens the hardware, relieving any stress on the bushes. than applies torque. And then performs an alignment. All is well, and the factory OEM or, now, OE manufacturer rubber bushes last as long, usually, as factory.

Though it's be swell to get the Europa-made OE and OEM you get in the UK. Auto parts market in North America is a bother.

Thank you.

Still wants a 110-120-130. Someday.

Happy Holidays.

Duffed.
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