Complete Bushing Kits - Lateral-g Forums

79transam455 · #1 06-06-2010, 10:19 PM

Hey I am hoping to replace the bushings in car this month. The suspension bushings, motor, tranny, and body bushings are possibly older than I am haha. I have already found Solid body bushings since I will using a weld on subframe connector but I would like to know what some of you would reccommend for an entire bushing overhaul. Ive been looking at PST but if anyone has any experience with that company or anything else it would be appreciated. I need to replace all the bushings in the front and rear suspension, tranny mounts and engine mounts. Thanks guys!

Dave

OLDFLM · #2 06-07-2010, 12:33 PM

Prothane makes a nice complete kit...
V/R,
Ty

pro-tour79 · #3 06-07-2010, 09:27 PM

don't waist your money on poly bushings, in the control arms use new rubber or step up to Delrin for performance use, only use poly for the sway bar bushings and you also can use them in the rear shackles, never in the front leaf bushing, as for the leaf spring pads I also would use rubber under high loads poly pads can cause the rear end to walk.

79transam455 · #4 06-12-2010, 05:36 PM

I was leaning away from rubber due to the weight of my engine and the occasional track use. Ive heard that Delrin is great for the track but can be overkill on the streets. Have you used it? And how is its street manner? Thanks

SLO_Z28 · #5 06-12-2010, 11:19 PM

I have Del-A-Lum lower control arm bushings in my car, they are one of the best kits out there, and not harsh at all. I have the PTFB upper control arms too. The ride quality has more to do with the springs, shocks, and tires than bushings. If you dont have the money for aftermarket arms or solid bushings, id keep what you have and save up until you do.

deuce_454 · #6 06-14-2010, 09:03 AM

i have solid bodymounts, boxed frame and delrin bushings and im very happy with the ride (im running 40 profile tires btw..)

its about the same feel as my moms honda, controlled but not harsh... and i agree with the above, either delrin or high durometer rubber.. poly squaeks!

i actually swapped to PRC light weight upper controll arms wich have steel on steel bushings.. and im still happy