A-Arm Flanged Sleeve Bearing (Merlyn or similar)

[roosta]

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F[SIZE=2]or a Merlyn, there are plastic/nylon flanged sleeve bearings in the A-arms with a metal sleeve inserted though the sleeve bearings to bolt to the frame.

Does anyone have a distributor that has an exact replacement for these? I searched on web, but have yet to find an exact match.

I am leaning to buying an undersized ID and reaming it out from 1/2 to 9/16 to make it work. All other dimensions should work as is.

These at McMaster are a close match, but the 9/16 ID is a bit tough to find. And for Merlyn owners, I know I can call Cap, but they don't seem to sell just the sleeve bearings, and the set with the metal sleeves is a bit pricey.

https://www.mcmaster.com/#6294k223/=18oadbw
Light Duty Dry-Running Sleeve Bearing, Flanged, MDS-Filled Nylon, 3/4" OD, 1/2" Length

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[Earley Motorsports]

Try using sway bar end link poly urethane bushes and turn them down in a lathe. They are two piece just like the original Merlyn units.

[roosta]

Hey Graham! Where have you sourced them in the past?

Try using sway bar end link poly urethane bushes and turn them down in a lathe. They are two piece just like the original Merlyn units.

[Gordy]

Take a look at the Lee Chapman site. If I understand what you are looking for correctly, he has a wide variety and can also help source odd ball sizes.

http://www.leechapmanracing.com/

[Earley Motorsports]

Hey Graham! Where have you sourced them in the past?

Local parts store, Advance has the universal kit which work great.

[Angus]

Jeff,

I got a set from Cap at Sunworks (Merlyn parts distributor in the US).

I still have my old ones if you need one or two.

Angus

[roosta]

Angus,

I have a set from Cap, but they didn't include enough for all A arms. I have older ones that work for now, so was looking for a 2nd source.

Thanks.