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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 02:27 PM
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Crap, after sleeping 4 hours last night I get up and head to NORCAL TBSS's place to install and tune my new double adjustable QA1's that I've been sitting on for a long while.


Damn it if the bushings they include are either too loose or too tight. I need to get a set of 3/4" OD, 9/16 id bushings I'll be calling Monday morning, guess we'll find out what kind of customer service they have
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 02:29 PM
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That sucks.

Whats the price on them? Just woundering.
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 02:30 PM
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they were just under $500 for a set (2) of rears.
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 02:42 PM
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Bill, 1 of 2 things. They only set me 2 of one size & 1 in another size. Shortchanged. I found out when I was ready to do the job. So, if they sent u the same, call to order 1 more.

Or, what I had done. I had some machined. I didn't use my original bolts, but instead installed some Grade 8s. Also need extra washers to take up space. I ground on the shock mount ( the minimal amount needed) to provide extra clearance too. The bushings they send have a really thin wall diameter. My way is a little work, unless u know someone.

But there is in NO WAY a compromise in strength w/my way.

Let me know if I can help you w/ this. I'll do what I can.
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 02:53 PM
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yeah, I'd appreciate it. SO youused washers as spacers? Take a pic or two for me? They sent me the same bushings as you got, 2 thin walled 5/8th's and 1 1/2 and I need 4 9/16's!
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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I'll call u.
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 04:29 PM
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Thanks for the call Tom...sorry for yawning so much, man am I tired
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 04:34 PM
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Old man can't hang? lol
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 04:37 PM
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I got it hangin' right here

I like my 6hrs....4 is just not enough
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Old Nov 29, 2008 | 04:40 PM
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OH my we are in the gutter this afternoon? LOL.

Take a nap, or was that you nap???
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