Anyone make rubber front control arm bushings?
03-06-2006, 03:07 PM
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Anyone make rubber front control arm bushings? That is not from the factory? I called up the dealership earlier today and he was telling me that they changed around from the 93-2002 model years. 
and depending on what my vin code was the a single bushing could cost me anywhere from 18-72 dollars. 
They do not sell it as a set. But yet, Energy suspension set will work with all model years. I really do not want to go with the poly route because the ride will be so stiff on top of the lowering springs.
Has anyone else done the poly fronts and are happy with the ride? I have driven one car with it in and it was bone jarring.
and depending on what my vin code was the a single bushing could cost me anywhere from 18-72 dollars. They do not sell it as a set. But yet, Energy suspension set will work with all model years. I really do not want to go with the poly route because the ride will be so stiff on top of the lowering springs.Has anyone else done the poly fronts and are happy with the ride? I have driven one car with it in and it was bone jarring.
03-06-2006, 06:52 PM
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We have 'em... Out of stock right this second from Moog, but we also have TRW and I need to order some anyway. 
Either way, I have bushings. Rubber or Poly (and I'd recommend rubber).
Either way, I have bushings. Rubber or Poly (and I'd recommend rubber).
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I guess it could be bone jarring, however my other reasons for not installing poly in that location:
1. adds unecessary bind to the rotation area of the UCA
2. not necessarily stiffer compared to other longer lasting bushings.
3. Another part to add lubrication to.
4. May "cold flow", which may be okay for some poly parts to do, but not for bushings that have that responsibility.
5. doesn't necessarily last longer than rubber.
1. adds unecessary bind to the rotation area of the UCA
2. not necessarily stiffer compared to other longer lasting bushings.
3. Another part to add lubrication to.
4. May "cold flow", which may be okay for some poly parts to do, but not for bushings that have that responsibility.
5. doesn't necessarily last longer than rubber.