Superformance hubs, bearings and bushings

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Hi Tom,
Stephen from Full Throttle New Washoe City keeps a close eye on my 2765, after 18k miles everything still good. How many miles have you logged? Hope all parts are found. Cliff

[wanab5150]

For those interested... I could not find the bushings that go into the lower control that are mentioned above. Superformance doesn't make them any more. Along with that the hub carrier or "rear upright" depending who you talk to isn't made anymore and is a discontinued part as are the bushings, lower .825X9". pin connecting the lower control arm to the upright.

If anyone pre #2800 breaks these parts. You will have to fabricate them or completely upgrade everything outside the of the upper and lower control arms. BTW the new uprights are $1000 each

I was able to obtain bushings for the newer upgraded upright, however they are .015 larger OD and will have to be sized. You can fabricate them from Delrin but its cheaper to buy these and turn them down rather than pay a machine shop to cut, and mill the Delrin to the correct dimensions. At least for me anyway.

I still have to press on the bearing etc. but after chasing parts for about a month assembly will start shortly.

One more thing...The bearing number is 513058 for National and other bearing brands or Timken SET49 Bearing Set for Timken. Also the 36mm axle nut is Dorman 615-095. The long number posted earlier is the ford number. For some reason depending where you buy it the price is cheapest at Advanced Auto for $10.50 with tax. If you search the net you will find the exact part going for up to almost $50 ...Makes no sense.

[CWizard]

Tom,
Thanks for posting the details of your saga, and I'm sorry you're having problems. Looks like you're close to having it sorted, though.
Also, just for clarification, the axle nut is a 24mm nut (M24x2) that takes a 36mm wrench.

[wanab5150]

CW Correct
Dorman - Autograde Prevailing Torque Spindle Nut M24-2.0 Hex Size 36mm from Advanced Auto for $10 and the biggest fricken breaker you can find or a mongo air gun

[wanab5150]

For those who can't sleep....

I got the "red" Delrin type bushings made for the upgraded Superfromance rear upright and lower control arm. As specified they are exactly the same .825 I.D. as the older "green" bushings for my era (notERA) car #2769. They are however .015 larger on the O.D. as described by David the parts guy at Hilbank LA. Rather than machine a tube of Delrin this will be easier to fit and I won't need a lathe. I will cut them down on my drill press....015 should be pretty easy to remove................STILL a pain you can't get parts for a 10 year old car anymore.