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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 05:35 PM
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What are the advantages or disadvantages of doing these? I herd they make A LOT of noise is this true?
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which bushings?
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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all of them. I would go with BMR since all my suspension stuff is from them.
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Old Mar 31, 2009 | 07:53 PM
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They don't make noise just transfer it inside.Firms up the ride and handling.
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If you want better handling, get some, they're good!
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Originally Posted by SS LeadFoot
What are the advantages or disadvantages of doing these? I herd they make A LOT of noise is this true?
Depends on where they're applied.

AFA a location where movement is intended to be restricted, then it can be optimal. AFA a location where "articulation" is needed, then you should reconsider.

Many threads have discussions on where one should use rubber, poly, or rod-ends, however if you can tell which parts, then I can offer more specific advice.
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Originally Posted by Foxxtron
AFA a location where movement is intended to be restricted, then it can be optimal. AFA a location where "articulation" is needed, then you should reconsider.
same reason i asked, you are a wise man
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for handling
rear LCAs: rubber or rod ends (or poly/rod)
panhard bar: rubber or rod ends (or poly/rod)
sway bars: poly
torque arm: poly
tranny mount: rubber (mainly due to vibrations)
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^ X2. although i feel that you can get away with poly/poly in the phb. it isn't subjected to nearly as much bind as the lca's. i guess it depends on how extreme you wanna go. poly/rod would be a tad better but poly/poly really won't create any problems.
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cool thanks
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