david.clement@verizon.net wrote:
: I rebuilt the front suspension on my 68 Barracuda with polygraphite bushings.
: 1. Since I already had good rubber bushings and new KYB shocks I saw no
: improvement in the handling. Didn't make the ride appreciable harder either.
: 2. The strut rod bushing squeaked so bad that I was embarrased to drive the car
: into a cruise night.
: 3. I used them in the rear spring eyes a couple of years ago and in a little
: over 10k miles they are starting to show some slop.
: My recomendation is they aren't worth it.
Thanks, Dave!
Based on the replies I have read so far, I think I'm just going
to stick with the rubber stuff for my cars, unless someday I decide
to build an autocrosser or something. I don't think the additional
stiffness is worth the squeaking and the extra maintenance, having
to grease them all the time...
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