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Old Jan 1, 2026 | 04:45 AM
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Bushing inquiry

Hi, guys do you know a company that makes rubber bushing that's made in the USA and what about polyurethane bushing do you recommend them?
if yes are there specific companies?
​​​for 1956 ford f100 with mustang ii front.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2026 | 07:42 AM
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What specific bushings are you after?
 
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Old Jan 1, 2026 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by bmoran4
What specific bushings are you after?
I am looking to replace all of them front and rear suspension including the one under the transmission, etc..
I want to refresh the frame of my car the bushing are tearing apart they are 15 years old.
Mainly the suspension and steering rack.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2026 | 08:07 AM
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What about the advice here: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...r-service.html
 
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Old Jan 1, 2026 | 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by bmoran4
Totally forgot about that post 😅😅. What do you recommend polyurethane or normal bushing?
I heard that polyurethane squeak.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2026 | 08:14 AM
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Depends upon your goals: rubber for comfort; polyurethane for performance and longevity.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2026 | 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by bmoran4
Depends upon your goals: rubber for comfort; polyurethane for performance and longevity.
seems like I will go with polyurethane since most companies offer them and they are made in USA.
 
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I have used Poly on my Camaro. They actually not that far from a solid bushing as they really don't flex that much. Definitely more than a solid bushing but they are stiff. Get some silicone lube to put in when you put the bushings on. If you have any bushings that have a carrier see if you can find them with grease fittings. Also you can tap the bracket for a grease fitting as well but it is questionable how much you can get in without a channel to accept it. Energy Suspension is what I used many years ago but there are a lot of companies out there now so do your research as finding a greasable bushing is definitely preferred.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2026 | 11:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 8pack
I have used Poly on my Camaro. They actually not that far from a solid bushing as they really don't flex that much. Definitely more than a solid bushing but they are stiff. Get some silicone lube to put in when you put the bushings on. If you have any bushings that have a carrier see if you can find them with grease fittings. Also you can tap the bracket for a grease fitting as well but it is questionable how much you can get in without a channel to accept it. Energy Suspension is what I used many years ago but there are a lot of companies out there now so do your research as finding a greasable bushing is definitely preferred.
Energy suspension seems like a good choice since they are also made in USA.
 
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