Also Im thinking of the cost difference,but definitely would like the urathane strut arm bushings! Velma 82diesel 1.6 na westy On May 6, 2012 11:04 AM, "Jason" <uberhare@gmail.com> wrote: Long term solution? Likely not. When I was working at a performance shop, many people came in to have poly bushings installed in various places in their cars. They were always back later to have them replaced. Either with stock, or suck it up and kept replacing. Poly does not last in my experience. Especially where you have a bushing that rotates. They tend to use a metal sleeve that is greased and turns against the poly. The poly wears very quickly in this application as the sleeve turns against it. In stock application the rubber is bonded to the center sleeve. The rubber is what allows for the rotational motion. This is why it is important to torque these type of bushings at their resting position and pre-loaded. Poly will also tear very easily if used under tension. The only lasting application of poly I have been happy with is under compression without any rotational forces. My Corrado has been enjoying solid poly engine mounts for 5 years now (and its a bit rough, but not a daily!) I wouldn't ever bother with poly control arm bushings. Buy good quality OEM replacements. Jason
On Sun, May 6, 2012 at 11:17 AM, ralph meyermann <ralphmeyermann@gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks!! > > V... > http://www.t3technique.com/**powerflex-bushings/< http://www.t3technique.com/powerflex-bushings/> > > Jim > > We have always known that heedless self-interest was bad morals; we know > now that it i... |
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