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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 06:44 PM
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poly body mounts

does anyone know if the prothane poly body mounts require all the hardware like the rubber ones? the retainers and such? thanks

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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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most all poly mounts will require the stock steel pieces.
 
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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 07:33 PM
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Yes, they do still require hardware. The factory hardware is very unique, that's why reproduction pieces are so damn expensive.

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Old Mar 1, 2010 | 07:53 PM
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Yes they do. My .02 is stay with the stock rubber unless you are racing.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 04:13 AM
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Yes, you have to buy all new hardware or make your own. I made my own using 3/4" black pipe and grade 8 hardware. Here is my post:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...em-solved.html
 
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 07:08 AM
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Exclamation hp246 ?

hp246 why do you say use poly only for racing. Just curious.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 07:12 AM
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This is from someone who installed polyurethane bushings. The reason I say stay stock unless you are racing is the polyurethane bushing are really stiff. This translates into a really harsh ride and even when you use the supplied silicone lubricant, they will squeak. If I had it to do over, I'd use the stock bushing for the street.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 07:38 AM
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Thanks, I'll keep it in mind. The only poly's I'm using are on the radius arms of my 92' F-150
 
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by hp246
This is from someone who installed polyurethane bushings. The reason I say stay stock unless you are racing is the polyurethane bushing are really stiff. This translates into a really harsh ride and even when you use the supplied silicone lubricant, they will squeak. If I had it to do over, I'd use the stock bushing for the street.
I have them in my truck. They ride a 10 times better than stock rubber bushings, there is no comparison. They may look stiff but a "harsh ride" no way, a nice firm, stable ride is what I got. I didn't put any silicone on them and there is no "squeak" and it's been over 5 years now. I recomend them to anyone for any type of driving.
 
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Old Mar 2, 2010 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by mark a.
I have them in my truck. They ride a 10 times better than stock rubber bushings, there is no comparison. They may look stiff but a "harsh ride" no way, a nice firm, stable ride is what I got. I didn't put any silicone on them and there is no "squeak" and it's been over 5 years now. I recomend them to anyone for any type of driving.
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I have no reason to doubt what you are saying. I'm just sharing my experience. Others on this site have shared experiences similar to mine. I used the Prothane Urethane kit.
 
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