Where to buy Spohn LCA bushings?
07-27-2008, 09:17 AM
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Good catch! That could definitely be a problem if the bolt is moving around in that oversized hole.
The Spohn bushings can only be purchased from Spohn. I found this out a few months ago when I was looking to replace mine (ended up going rod/rod). They are like $2 or $3 each, can't remember exactly, you would need 4 per LCA.
07-27-2008, 06:20 PM
#4
Yes those holes are elongated, I'd say 14-16mm long. I thought they allow to adjust position of axle in the wheel wells. Isn't that normal? Bolt isn't moving along the bracket (you can see no traces of this in the pic too), but bushing moves back and forth on the bolt.
BTW this rear is supposed to be Moser 12-bolt.
vjo90rs8?: maybe you have part #'s for those bushings?
BTW this rear is supposed to be Moser 12-bolt.
vjo90rs8?: maybe you have part #'s for those bushings?
although it's kinda difficult with 10 hours time difference 
07-28-2008, 08:09 AM
#7
NO!!
That bolt "hole" is simply that, a hole that mounts the LCA, as well as allows the LCA to pivot as the suspension reacts to dips in the road. Although it might not appear to be moving, I'm pretty certain that the power of the engine or brakes can and will, shift the LCA with respect to the axle housing, when accelerating or stopping.
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07-28-2008, 02:39 PM
#9
If, at some point in time, those bolts were loose, the holes could have elongated themselves over time, as accelerating and braking pushed the LCAs back and forth. OR, if the bushings went "egg-shaped" a while back, the movement within the bushing itself could have helped the holes elongate themselves.
Either way, they shouldn't be that way, and I strongly suggest that you address that situation as soon as you can.
Either way, they shouldn't be that way, and I strongly suggest that you address that situation as soon as you can.
07-28-2008, 05:57 PM
#11
That is most certainly a Moser 12-bolt. Couldn't tell you why the holes are elongated, they weren't when we installed the rear nearly a year and a half ago. The rear never moved when I owned the car, the suspension was nice and tight. I had no complaints about the Spohn LCA's or that 12-bolt...I'm inclined to agree with these guys, though. Maybe a bolt loosened. Maybe the bushing deformed. I honestly don't know. I haven't seen Chuck (my dearly missed TA in the pic) since May 23, 2007...
08-08-2008, 10:51 AM
#17
They are not supposed to be elongated. Thus replacing the bushings will do you no good, if the holes are out of round. They are supposed to be round holes, there is no provision for adjustment. That is what an adjustable lower control arm is for. Factory rear or aftermarket will both be just a round hole, with little to no slop.
