control arm bushings
#101
TECH Junkie
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I've used poly bushings with their design before with squeaky results. I like the idea of the grease channel drilled into the topside of the bushing knuckle, but I really just want a truly maintenance free part. I don't have intentions of tracking this car and the firmness of the poly was nice, but definitely not a priority.
#102
I've used poly bushings with their design before with squeaky results. I like the idea of the grease channel drilled into the topside of the bushing knuckle, but I really just want a truly maintenance free part. I don't have intentions of tracking this car and the firmness of the poly was nice, but definitely not a priority.
As you can imagine, testing is required to ensure proper fitment and even then, it can take dozens of cars with GM's tolerances to ensure that you've eliminated all issues.
I might still have my old 95A polyurethane bushings.. if I can find them, I'd probably be willing to send them to you if you pay shipping.
#103
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Thanks for the generous offer, but I'll have to pass. I've already ordered the replacement arms and honestly don't want to have to mess with this more than I already have. There are too many other issues on a high mileage car like mine to get hung up on simple suspension stuff. There are tens of other things on my list that need attention.
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Just to follow up on this, I finally installed the revised bushings with inserts from Creative Steel about a month ago (the ones with better grease paths). I used Redline CV-2 and pretty much immediately sold the car to a friend and colleague after I put them in and had it re-aligned.
I see the new owner every day, and so far the bushings have not popped at all. Only a month down so far, but promising. The old design started popping right around a month, as best I can recall.
I'll post up again in a couple months after he's re-greased them to let you guys know if all is still well.
I see the new owner every day, and so far the bushings have not popped at all. Only a month down so far, but promising. The old design started popping right around a month, as best I can recall.
I'll post up again in a couple months after he's re-greased them to let you guys know if all is still well.