Polyurethane bushes
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Not specifically for the Aerostar, but ifyou look at Energy Suspension's catalog, you can find some of their OTS parts might work. I've replaced the end link and frame bushings for the front sway bar with Energy parts by measuring the originals. But the real bushings, like for the front or rear upper and lower control arms, will require you to take measurements and try to find equivalent designs. If you can't find a suitable design, you may have to fab something.
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Poly is the only way to go to tame the soft Aero suspension.
Start with the front swaybar bushings first. Makes very noticeable difference.
RockAuto used to carry a number of poly replacements for the Aero.
ACDelco Premiums is a quality brand.
Start with the front swaybar bushings first. Makes very noticeable difference.
RockAuto used to carry a number of poly replacements for the Aero.
ACDelco Premiums is a quality brand.
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Not specifically for the Aerostar, but ifyou look at Energy Suspension's catalog, you can find some of their OTS parts might work. I've replaced the end link and frame bushings for the front sway bar with Energy parts by measuring the originals. But the real bushings, like for the front or rear upper and lower control arms, will require you to take measurements and try to find equivalent designs. If you can't find a suitable design, you may have to fab something.
I tried to check out Rockauto, but havent been able to find any poly bushes.. i might be blind tho? xD
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AC Delco Premiums are made by RAMCOA, they use TPR which is one form of the generic term "poly"
Ramcoa ? Manufacturer of Suspension Parts ? About Us
Moog used to make poly SB bushings for the Aero, NLA. Don't list the material used now on their site.
What I used, still working and far better than stock OEM FoMoCo
Ramcoa ? Manufacturer of Suspension Parts ? About Us
The pretty red color is just added dye
Looks like Energy Susp. may have somethings to fit
http://www.energysuspensionparts.com...r-bushings.asp
Ramcoa ? Manufacturer of Suspension Parts ? About Us
Moog used to make poly SB bushings for the Aero, NLA. Don't list the material used now on their site.
What I used, still working and far better than stock OEM FoMoCo
Ramcoa ? Manufacturer of Suspension Parts ? About Us
The pretty red color is just added dye
Looks like Energy Susp. may have somethings to fit
http://www.energysuspensionparts.com...r-bushings.asp
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I can't remember how long ago I installed the Energy urethane end link bushings on my van, but they're starting to crack. I remember getting the shortest links they had. I can't remember what size the frame bushings were, but they were huge.
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