Bushings
#1
Bushings
What do you guys think about bushings for a 1970 442 restoration? I see Harris is the OEM, MOOG is a trusted replacement over the years and then there are polyurethane. Some Harris out there for sale. Are polyurethane bushings that much better than rubber replacements? I have heard there may be a difference in ride with soft rubber and stiff poly but never experienced it. I want to do a mostly stock restoration but will upgrade in certain areas that are not too noticeable.
#3
What do you guys think about bushings for a 1970 442 restoration? I see Harris is the OEM, MOOG is a trusted replacement over the years and then there are polyurethane. Some Harris out there for sale. Are polyurethane bushings that much better than rubber replacements? I have heard there may be a difference in ride with soft rubber and stiff poly but never experienced it. I want to do a mostly stock restoration but will upgrade in certain areas that are not too noticeable.
#4
I put poly bushings all around, there is no harsh ride at all, I would bet money people would not be able to tell any difference at all- until you corner and the car hugs and stays tight, there has not been one squeak from suspension that I have heard, I greased them at install 4 years ago. The car handles great, like night and day from the old worn rubber bushings. Seems silly to use one of each type, ask around, I bet there is not a single other install like that.
#6
I would only use poly bushings on the shock eyes and the front sway bar.
New MOOG rubber bushings with a set of Bilstein shocks will give good a good ride and handling.
I have done the poly stuff, and unless you live where the roads are perfectly smooth, you won't like them.
New MOOG rubber bushings with a set of Bilstein shocks will give good a good ride and handling.
I have done the poly stuff, and unless you live where the roads are perfectly smooth, you won't like them.
#8
I used the polygraphite when i rebuilt my suspension over 10 years ago. They seemed like a good compromise between rubber and polyurethane. I have no complaints but i also have never had the polyurethane so I don’t have anything to compare them too.
#9
I should know since this is my job
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