I rebuilt the front suspension on my Barracuda last winter with polygraphite
bushings. Within two months they were sqeaking and creaking. There was not
enough of an improvement in handling to warrent putting up with the creaking so
I will be rebuilding the front end with stock rubber busings this winter.
Dave Clement
99 SLT+ CC 4x4
In article <cllmkc$3iu$1@bent.twistedbits.net>, josh@omg-stfu.com ("Josh
Battles") writes:
>
>
> "Don" <y2kota@y2kota.us> wrote in message
> >
> > I've been thinking about replacing some to all of the bushing on my
> > Dak. First question is, can the bushing be replaced in stages? Such as
> > just the swaybar(s), and then some other components. I don't have the
> > place were I can let the truck sit over night for time consuming jobs
> > so any work or mods need to be done within a few hours of start.
>
> Sure you can replace them all in stages, the swaybar kit should be
> completely seperate from the control arm bushings, as well as whatever else
> you'd like to replace.
>
> > What type or brand and where a good place to buy them from is?
>
> Energy makes nice bushings.
>
> > Any other words of wisdom on this would be highly welcomed!
>
> Keep in mind that even if heavily greased, urethane bushings will creak on
> you. If you think you don't want something that'll be as noisy, check out
> the polygraphite bushings, I hear they're quieter. Literally every bushing
> on my mustang was urethane, and on a cold morning, you could really hear
> them. As soon as I sat into the car, they started creaking and would
> usually continue to creak for a good 20 - 30 minutes of use. After that I
> guess they got warm enough where they didn't.
>
> --
> - Josh
> Lowered 2000 Dakota CC 3.9L
> Above Statement Not True ^^^^^
> www.omg-stfu.com
>
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