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Posted by: rickthejetman May 2 2010, 10:33 PM

Are the poly-draphite bushing from pelican worth buying? they seem really cheap for a porsche part
any thoughts from someone who has used them?

Posted by: dion9146 May 3 2010, 06:20 AM

Do a search on this list for poly-graphite bushings and you'll see why they are so cheap. Nobody that is serious about improving their suspension uses them. Also search for poly-bronze and delrin to see better alternatives, and of course more expensive (Porsche priced) options.

This link has some great threads linked to it.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=74069&hl=poly++bronze++bushing++install

http://www.tangerineracing.com/suspension.htm

http://www.tarett.com/items/914-products/list.htm

Dion

Posted by: jt914-6 May 3 2010, 06:32 AM

'Nother link: http://www.elephantracing.com/suspension/bushings/914bushings.htm
and 'nother/'nother: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=106612

Posted by: Eric_Shea May 3 2010, 07:27 AM

Those bushings come in two hardness ratings. 94A and 70D.

94D (what is commonly sold) is too soft and will deform in a couple of years and squeak.

70D is very, very hard and requires a bit of work with the proper tools to fit your shafts. 70D with gearse zerks is the way to go if you're going that route.

http://www.pmbperformance.com/catalog/item/1925565/5297602.htm

Posted by: BigD9146gt May 3 2010, 10:44 AM

For the front, he doesn't have anything for the 914 rears yet. Same smooth operation as the poly-bronze, however these hold up much better against road grime. Teflon linings are heaps cheaper to replace too.

http://rebelracingproducts.com/Suspension/Steering.html

Posted by: tomeric914 May 3 2010, 12:14 PM

I used them, removed them, and promptly threw them in the trash. Absolute junk.

The elephant bushings were a little pricey (they came with new shafts and hardware), but were an easy install. They work as advertised. Money well spent.

Posted by: markb May 3 2010, 12:52 PM

Yeah, not yet, but we're working on that.....

Posted by: dion9146 May 5 2010, 05:35 PM

Wow, those are sexy units..... we may have a leading contender for my front bushings now.

Dion