Polyurethane Control Arm Bushings

[Bill M.]

Re: Polyurethane Control Arm Bushings

There are very few cases where aftermarket design parts are a better choice, but one that comes to mind is the small journal SB connecting rod.

Duke

I nominate the Hurst shifter.

[Thomas F.]

Re: Polyurethane Control Arm Bushings

Maybe I am making a mistake, but I decided to use the poly bushings. I finished the installation back in the summer and so far all is well. I cannot say I notice any great difference in the car, but I do not drive it very aggressive. Cross my fingers, so far I do not hear any squeaking. Anyway if I don't like these bushings for any reason, I can always switch back to the rubber bushings. I enjoy working on my own car so my labor costs are very cheap. In fact sometimes I think I would not be happy if I did not have my car apart for some reason or another. The bushings I used did not require any cutting of the sleeves. I did not even need to use a press. I did need to consult a friend to do some weilding repair on one a-arm where the sway bar mounts. I would not have noticed this weakness if I had not undertaken the replacement of the bushings. You never know what you will find until you tear these old cars apart.

[Stephen B.]

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Hi Tom
I have used Poly Bushings in two C-2s and a C-3 with no complaints. I found them to be easy to install and they don't make any undesirable sounds. They don't flex and I really like them on sway bars and sway bar links.Check out a late model they probably have hard bushings in the sway bars.If your doing a frame off for judging thats one thing ,but for driving comfort I would use Poly Bushings. Theres more than one brand of poly bushings and I prefer the ones which are graphit inpregnated.I just installed a set of poly bushings in the sway bar and the rear spring shackels on my 59. No insult to anyone ,but I drive my cars. I don't build them to put in a trailer and or decorate my garage.
Stephen Barrett (21558)

[Bruce B.]

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Steve,
It sounds like you should upgrade to L.E.D. tail lights also.
Next thing you will probably put composite rear springs on the 59.
Bruce B

[Stephen B.]

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Bruce
There's no LED tail lights in my future,But I did put a composite monoleaf spring in my 59. I also made my own poly bushings for the trailing arms.Once I get it on the road again I intend to also install Bilstein shocks and radials on all four corners. These are all great upgrades for cars that get driven.
Stephen Barrett (21558)