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Old 12-03-2006, 08:17 PM
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What are the benefits of polyurethane bushings?
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Stiffer than rubber. That's about it.
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So replacing all the bushings would be pretty beneficial.....
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Originally Posted by mulletwearingtadrive
So replacing all the bushings would be pretty beneficial.....
Depends on which bushing really, but most of em would provide a noticeable difference.
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how about front control arm bushings?
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Yes except for the caster bushing.
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Originally Posted by DONAIMIAN
Yes except for the caster bushing.
http://www.spohn.net/product.cfm?productid=1399
I was thinking about picking up this kit......what do you think?
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Not bad, just keep in mind that youll need to factor in the price of an alignment also.
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you need to do an alignment after replacing ANY of the bushings? Would it be better just to do a whole bushing kit and then do em all at once, then get an alignment
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No just the fronts A-arms since the bolts that go through thoes bushings are the ones that determine your alignment.

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