AIRBAR bushings question!

2Xtreme · 09-03-2009, 06:44 PM

I just bought a used AIRBAR and before installing it I want to make sure that the bushings will last. I remember reading something on here that says that the bushing especially on the wishbone wear out fast...my truck is a daily so I want to avoid any iusses... I also remember reading somewhere on here (dont remember where though) that someone used some type of bearing system instead of a bushing. If anyone can point me in teh right direction or have some input for this situation, can you please post up...Thanks in advance!

10Droped · 09-03-2009, 10:50 PM

Im pretty sure you want to tighten those bushings up at ride height. I have the road grater and thats how you do it on them. And if the bushings look ripped or torn around the center stud you will need new ones.

SSdime22 · 09-19-2009, 01:40 PM

i dont think its completely necessary to change out the bushings on the air bar, it may benfit you like you said but im sure if your not flippin switches at every light your bushings will last a sufficient amount of time. ART puts out quality products, i havent had a problem with my bushings in 2 years.

CatDaddy52 · 09-19-2009, 04:32 PM

This is what I put on the front wishbone to fix the problem of tearing out bushings http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/...nt_p_1226.html
Haven't had any issues since!

m007gunit · 09-19-2009, 09:18 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by CatDaddy52

This is what I put on the front wishbone to fix the problem of tearing out bushings http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/...nt_p_1226.html
Haven't had any issues since!

What bolt hole size? 5/8

CatDaddy52 · 09-20-2009, 12:34 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by m007gunit

What bolt hole size? 5/8

Your choice...9/16 or 5/8.
You will need new (longer) tabs, as well, since this joint is larger than a bushing.

2Xtreme · 09-30-2009, 12:47 AM

hey guys... didnt want to start a new thread, but has anyone used RE-7s in the airbar?

xtremedvr · 10-03-2009, 04:32 PM

id stick with sleeves i think someone did but if I remember right they dont' give as much lift and rode alot worse. also another way to fix the bushing problem if you have access to a lathe is to get some poly leaf spring bushings and cut them down to fit i did that and it works good been holding up almost 2 years on the moded polys.

cs xtreme · 10-08-2009, 05:35 PM

i have a question on the bushings.are they rubber or pollyurathane?

09-03-2009, 06:44 PM	#1
2Xtreme RIP Sean Taylor Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,054 Location: Miami User is: OffLine	AIRBAR bushings question! I just bought a used AIRBAR and before installing it I want to make sure that the bushings will last. I remember reading something on here that says that the bushing especially on the wishbone wear out fast...my truck is a daily so I want to avoid any iusses... I also remember reading somewhere on here (dont remember where though) that someone used some type of bearing system instead of a bushing. If anyone can point me in teh right direction or have some input for this situation, can you please post up...Thanks in advance!
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09-03-2009, 10:50 PM	#2
10Droped Dime Bagged Age: 28 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 300 Location: Wood River,IL User is: OffLine	Re: AIRBAR bushings question! Im pretty sure you want to tighten those bushings up at ride height. I have the road grater and thats how you do it on them. And if the bushings look ripped or torn around the center stud you will need new ones.
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09-19-2009, 01:40 PM	#3
SSdime22 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 229 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: AIRBAR bushings question! i dont think its completely necessary to change out the bushings on the air bar, it may benfit you like you said but im sure if your not flippin switches at every light your bushings will last a sufficient amount of time. ART puts out quality products, i havent had a problem with my bushings in 2 years.
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09-19-2009, 04:32 PM	#4
CatDaddy52 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 762 Location: Rochester Hizzle, MI User is: OffLine	Re: AIRBAR bushings question! This is what I put on the front wishbone to fix the problem of tearing out bushings http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/...nt_p_1226.html Haven't had any issues since!
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09-19-2009, 09:18 PM	#5
m007gunit Registered User Age: 31 Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 659 Location: Rochester NY User is: OffLine	Re: AIRBAR bushings question! Quote: Originally Posted by CatDaddy52 This is what I put on the front wishbone to fix the problem of tearing out bushings http://www.ballisticfabrication.com/...nt_p_1226.html Haven't had any issues since! What bolt hole size? 5/8
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09-20-2009, 12:34 PM	#6
CatDaddy52 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 762 Location: Rochester Hizzle, MI User is: OffLine	Re: AIRBAR bushings question! Quote: Originally Posted by m007gunit What bolt hole size? 5/8 Your choice...9/16 or 5/8. You will need new (longer) tabs, as well, since this joint is larger than a bushing.
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09-30-2009, 12:47 AM	#7
2Xtreme RIP Sean Taylor Age: 25 Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,054 Location: Miami User is: OffLine	Re: AIRBAR bushings question! hey guys... didnt want to start a new thread, but has anyone used RE-7s in the airbar?
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10-03-2009, 04:32 PM	#8
xtremedvr Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 179 Location: Hamilton NJ User is: OffLine	Re: AIRBAR bushings question! id stick with sleeves i think someone did but if I remember right they dont' give as much lift and rode alot worse. also another way to fix the bushing problem if you have access to a lathe is to get some poly leaf spring bushings and cut them down to fit i did that and it works good been holding up almost 2 years on the moded polys.
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10-08-2009, 05:35 PM	#9
cs xtreme boosted 2.2L Age: 27 Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,437 Location: Colorado Springs User is: OffLine	Re: AIRBAR bushings question! i have a question on the bushings.are they rubber or pollyurathane?
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