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My '69ish TR6 has no identification plates except
the 1968 TR250 engine block stamp. So I gather
info where I can.

I'm in the middle of ripping out DPO Pedro's rather
messed up front suspension system. I had a bit of
difficulty removing the lower A-Arm bushing since
I thought they were 3 piece like my replacement parts.

They were not. They were single piece like the rear
trailing arm bushings and I had to press them out just
like T/A bushings.

The old lower A-Arm bushings have a name on them "Clayflex"

Are any of you old time Triumph guys able to tell me
anything about "Clayflex" bushings? Here is a photo:

Thanks a lot- dale

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I think we went out a couple of times in high school. (Somebody had to say it) /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif
 
If it's the same one I dated , she had a steel core also.
 
Guys!!

We're talking DPO Pedro and his junkyard mechanic.

Are the bushings I removed even Triumph bushings?

Or maybe salvaged from a Toyota or something?

Will my ride improve with proper bushings?

d
 
A very quick Google search would seem to indicate that Clayflex is one of any number of brands of aftermarket bushings. Actually, the one you show doesn't look to be all that bad, so I don't think your ride will be exponentially better with your new ones (unless Clayflex are overly soft).
 
I replaced my bushings recently. The original bushings were one piece rubber with a steel core. I replaced them with graphite impregnated poly bushings. They are 2 piece with a steel core. The poly is quite a bit stiffer. I suspect this stiffness necessitated the 2 piece design. The shoulder would likely be damaged if not destroyed while trying to press these into the A-arm.
BTW. I'm very happy with the new bushings. I changed to a larger front sway bar and added a rear sway bar at the same time. Definately a worth while improvement.
BTWII. The rear swing arm bushings I removed were manufactured by Metzgar (SP?)
 
I agree, your old bushings look like good replacements of the originals. Your new bushings are aftermarket "upgrades", most likely firmer than the originals. Which in theory might make the ride a little harsher (but I doubt you'll notice the difference).
 
eejay56 said:
I think we went out a couple of times in high school. (Somebody had to say it) /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smile.gif
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Hey, I was going to say that!!!
 
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