juSStin4171

iTrader: (2)

My 01 SS is due for new bushings front and rear. I've found the Energy Suspension polyurethane sets that are available on Summit and considering those.

I'm sure they will be stiffer/firmer from the stock rubber bushings but I wanted to see what bushings others are using and why they went with those. Also, what are the advantages/disadvantages with them.

I searched the stickies in both the suspension section and the general maintenance section. I hope this is not the

Thanks!

JD_AMG

Search.
Poly bushings in certain areas (like control arms) can cause bind, hurting handling and ride and in one case on here breaking a stock control arm.
Stick with moog rubber replacement bushings (they are the same as the special handling package 1LE cars got).
http://www.stranoparts.com/partdetai...D=18&ModelID=7

3Camaros

I have been considering replacing the sway arm bushings with poly as well. I have seen alot of discussion about motor mounts but would like to hear from people running poly in other locations.

therealcreeper

iTrader: (37)

my thoughts/experiences on poly:
-not in caster position for front control arm (have seen many pictures of the failures)
-alright in rear control arms, but not ideal for handling (had poly, went to 1le)
-panhard bar they're fine, I just keep them really well greased
-motor mounts I like poly, stopped shifter movement and slop in drivetrain, no vibrations
-transmission mount it took a few thousand miles to break in, now feels like stock
-torque arm mount I like it, better than beat up stock rubber
-swaybars/endlinks I like it, no negative side effects from my experience

99Bluz28

iTrader: (35)

I Agree ^^^, but also not in the rear control arms, and in only one end of the PHB.

VinR1

iTrader: (17)

I'm not disagreeing with any of the posts above, just giving my opinion


I have (red ES) poly bushings all around (upper and lower a-arms, rear control arms, poly/rod end phb, all sway bar bushings/links) and I'm happy with the ride quality. I adjusted my camber and toe this past weekend and the lower a-arms articulate fully with no more effort required than the worn rubber bushings I replaced. Everything was well greased before installation as per mfgr's requirements.

I'm pretty lucky as the roads here are pretty damn smooth and the roads that aren't, I avoid. That said, I wouldn't call the ride quality rough or in anyway unbearable. I can feel more of the road surface but it isnt bad, if that makes sense. Its like switching from stock 16" wheels and 50-series tires to 19's with 30-series tires... its not bad, just different... and, in my opinion, better

My car has never seen a track and never will. I am in no way a professional nor do I claim to be, however, I do drive like a pissed off teenager and if I'm on an empty country road, I will often try to take corners 2 or 3x the suggested speed limits and the car responds very well