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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: 2,745 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 |
Krieger |
Sep 20 2014, 11:46 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,718 Joined: 24-May 04 From: Santa Rosa CA Member No.: 2,104 Region Association: None |
I installed the Elephant Poly Bronze kits front and rear as instructed and have about 3,500 miles on them. 1500 flat tow miles. The rest is about 800 miles time trial, 12 autocrosses and driving around. I have never heard a single squeak. I have greased them twice. I have checked all the bolts to make sure they are still torqued and not one has changed. No play in the suspension. Ride quality is good too. I wouldn't hesitate to buy them again.
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