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> From: jon@dakota-truck.net
> Date: 2006/02/21 Tue AM 01:11:53 EST
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: DML: Poly vs Rubber bushings (was: Rear Swaybar Bushings)
>
>
> DRD892@aol.com wrote:
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> : 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.
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>
> 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?
>
> --
> -Jon-
>
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> hehehe... the great poly bushing squeal. my truck squeals like a bitch! it squeals mainly when it is humid. I have to figure out a way to quiet them down. if I had to do it over again, i'd probably have kept the rubber ones.
however, check into polygraphite bushings, they don't make as much noise.
gabe
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