Re: Poly vs Rubber bushings (was: Rear Swaybar Bushings)

From: Andy Levy (andy.levy@gmail.com)
Date: Tue Feb 21 2006 - 08:03:02 EST


On 2/21/06, jon@dakota-truck.net <jon@dakota-truck.net> wrote:
>
> 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!" :-)

I don't know if they're available for all applications, but there is a
line of graphite-impregnated poly bushings that are supposed to be
pretty quiet.

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