Control Arm Bushings - The Final Word?, Who is telling the truth? Options

[bcheney]

I need to replace the control arm bushings on my 6 conversion. I am using stock 914 contral arms. I purchased a set of OEM style rubber bushings. The manufacturer is URO Parts. They have a U-tube video explaining why they made their bushings along with a demo of how to install them. The price of a complete set of four bushings was about $50.00 Here is the link to URO's U-tube video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=45IvTOZxtBE

Elephant Racing makes there own version and claim that brand X (It looks like they may be referencing the URO parts) will not stand up over time. Their price for four bushings and installation tool is over $200. They say the brand X bushing significantly deforms after just one load. Here is the link to Elephants
U-Tube video that compares the two types.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X03h2gE4Rao...feature=related

I am really beginning to wonder if I should just go ahead and install the poly bushings I had at the beginning of all of this. They ran about $40.00 OR $50.00.
I was told they will squeak...so that's why I looked into the OEM style rubber type. I Really dont want to spend another $200 if I dont have to. If you have experience with any of these bushings please give me your thoughs. I would like to know what the real world report is...

[rfuerst911sc]

Brian here's my 2 cents. On my 911 I have Elephant poly bronze on the rear and some type of plastic bushings on the front. I bought the plastic bushings used off Pelican forum from a racer. He had them modified on the inside with grooves cut and zerk fittings so they could be greased. I had Donnie at Zotz install these 2 years ago when I had my suspension completely refurbished. With 22mm front and 30mm rear torsion bars and sport Bilsteins on the rear and HD on the front my 911 feels perfect on the road,AX and DE's. Suspension is compliant and I have zero squeeks front or rear. Once a year I give them a few shots of grease and good to go.
When I decided to do the 914GT clone there was no doubt in my mind I was going to use Elephant polybronze on all four corners. Yes it's pricey but in my mind I have done the job once and should be good to go for a long time. Easy install for the DIYer and Chuck Moreland will provide excellent advice if needed. As others have stated I don't think there is only one answer to your question, you need to know what you want and what your budget allows. Good luck.