Poly vs Rubber bushings
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I use Poly penetrated with Graphite in my GTO and Monte SS suspensions to stiffen them up and improve handling with a guard against suspension bind which may happen. I don't think they would be a wise idea in a 4x4 suspension if you seek maximum travel though.
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I have switched almost all bushings to poly... It has a better feel to it; best described as less mush. Steers straighter as well. Some people have said its a more ridgid feel; I dont think this is the best way to describe it... Its more truck like perhaps. If you want to glide across the road with a certain amount of ignorant bliss as if you were in a Crown Vic than stick with rubber. If you like knowing what your driving on while maintain a certain posture than poly.
I think my response is more philosophical than technical but accurate and fair non-the-less... Just dont let anyone tell you one is better than the other in terms of ride quality; they are just different. For longevity I think poly gets the nod.
I think my response is more philosophical than technical but accurate and fair non-the-less... Just dont let anyone tell you one is better than the other in terms of ride quality; they are just different. For longevity I think poly gets the nod.
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I would recommend poly stronger and hold up better over time! For instance when I replaced my radius Arm bushings with rubber i found myself doing the same job almost a year later due to all the cracks and wear in rubber. Save yourself the headache of doing the job twice and do it right the first time with poly! Over a year and a half with poly and still rocking strong!
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