Re: Poly vs Rubber bushings

From: jon@dakota-truck.net
Date: Tue Feb 21 2006 - 12:19:37 EST


"Josh Battles" <josh.lists@omg-stfu.com> wrote:

: On Tue, February 21, 2006 12:11 am, jon@dakota-truck.net wrote:
:>
:> 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?

: Poly is definately stiffer and will wear longer in most cases. Switching
: will help eliminate most of the slop in the stock suspension. It is noisy
: though, I had a complete poly set on my stang and it creaked like crazy in
: anything less than 40 degree temperatures. If you keep them greased and it's
: warm out, nobody should be the wiser.

  Good info; thanks, Josh! How often do these things need to be
greased to keep them from squeaking in the warmer weather?

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