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Old 03-08-2016, 09:12 PM
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Everyone please note that my first post is not a question. I uploaded some photos of my Delrin install in the rear lower outers and rear upper inners to:

https://halethorpephotography.smugmu...lrin-bushings/

I used a socket wrapped with sandpaper to size the inner bores. It went pretty well. Aw who am I kidding. It was slow going and I sanded my fingers and got a blister on my thumb. And when I thought I was done, the long bolt was binding up. But it finally came together and everything fits snugly and is free.

Now on to the fronts. I have the offset upper bushings and I guess I'm going poly for the lower inners front and rear. Although there is time before the first race to get sphericals in the lowers. Hmmmmmmmmmmm.
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There are some moderately affordable 7/8 drill bits on Amazon that work okay as low-budget hand reamers after pressing.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FXIF3GA?keywords=drill%20america%207%2F8&qid=1457567320&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FXIF3GA?keywords=drill%20america%207%2F8&qid=1457567320&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2

Or the 135-degree version.

Drill America KFDRSD Series Killer Force High-Speed Steel Reduced-Shank Drill Bit, Black/Gold Oxide Finish, Round with 3-Flats Shank, Spiral Flute, 135 Degrees Split Point, 7/8" Size (Pack of 1): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific Drill America KFDRSD Series Killer Force High-Speed Steel Reduced-Shank Drill Bit, Black/Gold Oxide Finish, Round with 3-Flats Shank, Spiral Flute, 135 Degrees Split Point, 7/8" Size (Pack of 1): Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific
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That would definitely be easier. Does the drill bit give a perfect fit, free but no play?
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