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Phil_F_NM · #10 10-23-2012, 01:06 AM

When I replaced the springs in the rear and shocks all around, I also replaced the rubber spring spacers. I meant to replace the differential mount as well but ran out of time that weekend due to the stubbornness of the new subframe bushings THEN accurately lining the bushing up with the hole for that giant bolt. What a PITA.

I'm hoping that thetrailing arm bushings will be more forgiving. While I have those down, I'll do the differential mount as well and the rear end will be all tight and new. Well, at least the rubber parts will be...

Thanks for the praise on how she looks. There's a good amount of rust behind all 4 wheelwells. There's a nasty flap of rubber undercoating that people think is rust but it just hanging off the passenger side behind the front wheelwell, close to the jack-point. I just haven't bothered to cut it off. Some rust is through and through but only in small areas that I'll get welded up after I get to Washington. A few spots here and there which I need to scrub down to the metal and at least prime to protect the body. I have a lot of weatherstripping to take care of as well but she's coming together nicely.

Only 7 weeks ago there was a massive network of squirrel nest in the seats and other places in the car. No inhabitants but lots of evidence that the car had been home to some critters. The sunroof didn't work. Driver rear window was stuck 1/4 way down. Dash cracks were much worse. Seats were basically springs and vinyl. Carpet was wreck. Vacuum was completely hosed (pun intended.)

All that and a ton more has been fixed since I got the car. The best thing is that engine. It's smooth(as a diesel can be,) doesn't smoke even if I want it to, has no detectable blowby and can pull up a decent New Mexico grade over 50mph and accellerate, to boot.

I digress. back to my bushings v. bearings sloppiness.

Phil Forrest