Trailing Arm Bushings, What material to select? |
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Trailing Arm Bushings, What material to select? |
malcolm2 |
Aug 28 2014, 03:32 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,747 Joined: 31-May 11 From: Nashville Member No.: 13,139 Region Association: South East States |
I need to replace the rear wheel bearings, so "while I am in there" I will also tackle the bushings.
Rubber looks to be the OEM choice but is hard to find with the exception of the elephant racing kit that includes the shafts and install tools. $300+ I used the Elephant bushings on the front. I found poly-graphite to be the least expensive < $20 for a set of 4 bushings only With Delrin as the middle of the road choice. @ $50 for a set of 4 bushings only So what is the +/- of each material? Can you throw a few vendors out there? My car is a daily driver? Clark |
lonewolfe |
Aug 31 2014, 01:13 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 819 Joined: 12-September 11 From: Oakland, CA Member No.: 13,549 Region Association: Northern California |
Both are good high quality solutions. For me, the Rebel Racing edges out a win because they have no need for lubrication or any maintenance. As for performance I'd say both are great and should last a long time!
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shane |
Aug 31 2014, 04:13 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 355 Joined: 12-February 13 Member No.: 15,518 Region Association: None |
Both are good high quality solutions. For me, the Rebel Racing edges out a win because they have no need for lubrication or any maintenance. As for performance I'd say both are great and should last a long time! Elephant racing rubber bushings worked great for me no lube or maintenance because they are rubber. I think if you ask you can just buy the bushings and not the special tool to press them in. You can PM me. |
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