Iain T Posted September 30, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 Supa flex it is then. I might as well order and have to hand as the car park police don't like me working on the car. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted October 1, 2021 Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 the advantage would be you dont need the nasty tin cups and rubber rings pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted October 1, 2021 Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 Definitely a plus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted October 1, 2021 Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 Also maybe check condition of top seals. If ok maybe leave them as had mixed results with new ones. First replacements lasted about 2 years, current ones still ok after 5. Simular price. Luck of the draw maybe. A bit of a pain to dismantle just for these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted October 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 10 minutes ago, daverclasper said: Definitely a plus So I just need to order the 4 Bush and 2 spacer set? Anything else, subject to the trunnions being OK, while they're off? Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted October 1, 2021 Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 Yes just the axle set, it has two bushes plus one tube per side. That's all you need! Unless you want to replace the trunnion caps - you can get poly versions of those, too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted October 1, 2021 Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 See my last post before your last, though yours apparently posted before mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daverclasper Posted October 1, 2021 Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 (edited) Just seen Colins post. Prob worth using Edited October 1, 2021 by daverclasper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted October 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 17 minutes ago, daverclasper said: though yours apparently posted before mine! I'm in a time warp! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanMi Posted October 1, 2021 Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 just read this thread and now for the reality, you slacken the lower shock bolt then take the nut off the trunnion bolt, try to remove the bolt but hey it is seized solid, so you try a hammer but no joy, you then spend a while contemplating and eventually try every hacksaw you have until you find one that can get at the bolt. Finally after a lot of swearing you have managed to cut through the bolt at both ends hopefully without damaging the trunnion or wishbone. Then finally reassembly, but then you realise you didn't buy a new bolt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted October 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 14 minutes ago, DanMi said: just read this thread and now for the reality, you slacken the lower shock bolt then take the nut off the trunnion bolt, try to remove the bolt but hey it is seized solid, so you try a hammer but no joy, you then spend a while contemplating and eventually try every hacksaw you have until you find one that can get at the bolt. Finally after a lot of swearing you have managed to cut through the bolt at both ends hopefully without damaging the trunnion or wishbone. Then finally reassembly, but then you realise you didn't buy a new bolt! I'm thinking you have experience of trunnion servicing....?!? I'd rater buy the whole lot as delivery charges cost more than some of the parts. I might drive the car to where I used to work as I'll then have use of a full workshop. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted October 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 I've ordered the Supaflex kit, bolts, top caps etc from Paddocks. So with the Supaflex I don't need to refit the dust shields? The procedure is to only fit the two bushes and spacer tube then bolt the assy onto the wishbone? Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 Correct. Being stainless the idea is that theres no need trying to keep out moisture.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 10 minutes ago, Iain T said: I've ordered the Supaflex kit, bolts, top caps etc from Paddocks. So with the Supaflex I don't need to refit the dust shields? The procedure is to only fit the two bushes and spacer tube then bolt the assy onto the wishbone? Iain Yes, it's so simple it's a wonder they never did it before... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted October 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Colin Lindsay said: Yes, it's so simple it's a wonder they never did it before... I like simple! By the way Colin my first born grease gun has been christened😇. Gave my steering a good grease and he seems potty trained already🤣 ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 On 01/10/2021 at 08:57, Pete Lewis said: the advantage would be you dont need the nasty tin cups and rubber rings i told you at 8.57 friday Ha well its raining just a little Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted October 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 7 minutes ago, Pete Lewis said: told you at 8.57 friday Ha I thought you might have been on the alcoholic Ribena! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 1 hour ago, Iain T said: I like simple! By the way Colin my first born grease gun has been christened😇. Gave my steering a good grease and he seems potty trained already🤣 ??? I suppose I should really feel flattered... although any of the reasons I can think of, to associate me with a grease gun, cannot be posted here for fear of mods... I'll just post a photo of my poly trunnions in situ, instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted October 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 4 minutes ago, Colin Lindsay said: I'll just post a photo of my poly trunnions in situ, instead. Thanks you have a photo for every part! I'll buy some EP90 on Tuesday as I'll be passing Halfords and by then the other Wanner should have arrived. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffds1360 Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 I've just picked up on this post. Nice to see something related to the cars and not 'politicised etc etc Sorry to be so ignorant but does this relate to rear trunnions as well? No need for rubber rings and steel covers? The seem to be 3x? the price but as I am on holiday at the moment, I haven't time to flick back and re read all. Thanks for any input Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted October 2, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 23 minutes ago, Jeffds1360 said: holiday at the moment, I'm going on holiday in two weeks, our second stop La, Palma🌋! I agree there's been far too much politics on the Forum. As to rears I'll leave that to the more experienced members! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johny Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 41 minutes ago, Colin Lindsay said: I'll just post a photo of my poly trunnions in situ, instead. Has that been rubbing Colin? I suppose its got to as a tight fit in the lower arm where the bolt clamps the bush tube... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 Hadn't even been fitted by that stage - I snapped it just after it was fitted to the trunnion and greased, but before it went near the wishbone. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted October 2, 2021 Report Share Posted October 2, 2021 yes you dont need and cant fit the nasty tin cups and 0 rings if you use decent poly and thats front and rear but must have the stainless tube Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted October 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2021 The second Wanner gun arrived yesterday, good condition and £13 incl p&p, so I oiled the trunnions today. I lightly smeared petroleum jelly on the canister inside wall to try and seal in the EP90 and works a treat oil squidging out of the top and bottom of the trunnion. I also pumped some LM grease in the steering box I've just been for a short drive and the difference in the steering is noticeable. Much smoother, I should have done this earlier! I'm leaving replacing the bushes for a winter project. Downside is the 'scent' patches of EP90 on the floor..... Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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