Poly vs Rubber bushings (was: Rear Swaybar Bushings)

From: jon@dakota-truck.net
Date: Tue Feb 21 2006 - 01:11:53 EST


DRD892@aol.com wrote:

: Energy Suspensions have a complete set of Poly E Bushings for your whole
: truck except the Rack and Pinion box (I think) I ran them on my '97 Dak
: for many years and they are still good. They have grease fittings.

   Speaking of which - does anyone have any opinions on poly vs rubber
bushings in general? The poly is supposed to be stiffer which will
result in better handling and a tighter ride, but I'm hesitant to try
it since I have heard poly can squeak something fierce. I think I'd
give up a little performance in exchange for not drawing the attention
of everyone at the local cruise-in as I pull in the lot going "squeak!
squeak! squeak!" :-) How about bushing durability? Does one wear
quicker than the other?

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