 Another trailing arm bushing question, Polly bronze durable? |
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| Cairo94507 |
 Sep 22 2025, 02:55 PM
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Michael  Group: Members Posts: 10,609 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California 
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I had polybronze bushings in my last 914-6. Despite having a zerk fittings in the trailing arms, I still occasionally got squeaks. For my '71, I went with Elephant Racing rubber bushings all-around and am very satisfied; cars rides nice. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| rjames |
Sep 22 2025, 04:51 PM
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I'm made of metal Group: Members Posts: 4,447 Joined: 24-July 05 From: Shoreline, WA Member No.: 4,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(yeahmag @ Sep 22 2025, 01:40 PM)  QUOTE(rjames @ Sep 22 2025, 07:46 AM) Anyone using the RSR/Rebel Racing bushings? https://www.rsrproducts.com/product-page/re...ear-bushing-set I'm using them and really like them. My opinion on ride quality may be different than others, but I like a non-binding, low maintenance bushing like teflon. The rear bushing is by design collinear. When you remove the spring, you can move the swing arm through it's arc with 1 finger. I also run their front bushings with self leveling washers for the same reason. I beat the hell out of these and they are still good as new. I have the RSR's in front and ride is great (street car only) and have been thinking about installing the RSRs in the rear, too. |
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| trojanhorsepower |
Sep 23 2025, 05:32 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,031 Joined: 21-September 03 From: Marion, NC Member No.: 1,179 Region Association: None |
So what are the thoughts of me towing my car with a two wheel dolly 150 miles each way to Okteenerfest given the condition of the current bushings? Not worried about hurting the bushings but am thinking about tire wear possible other problems? Worried about nothing?
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| 914werke |
Sep 23 2025, 10:11 AM
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"I got blisters on me fingers" Group: Members Posts: 11,606 Joined: 22-March 03 From: USofA Member No.: 453 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(trojanhorsepower @ Sep 23 2025, 04:32 AM) So what are the thoughts of me towing my car with a two wheel dolly 150 miles each way to Okteenerfest given the condition of the current bushings? Not worried about hurting the bushings but am thinking about tire wear possible other problems? Worried about nothing? Flat tow. Problem solved. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| trojanhorsepower |
Sep 23 2025, 02:00 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,031 Joined: 21-September 03 From: Marion, NC Member No.: 1,179 Region Association: None |
I can't. Can't get the bits in time.
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| worn |
Sep 23 2025, 07:02 PM
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Winner of the Utah Twisted Joint Award Group: Members Posts: 3,560 Joined: 3-June 11 From: Madison, WI and North Bend WA Member No.: 13,152 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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QUOTE(mlindner @ Sep 22 2025, 05:31 AM) Well, I've got polybronze installed over five years ago and about 4,000 miles per year. No noise, ride is not overly harsh. Only service is grease every spring. I think they are perfect for a 914 that is driven. Mark I think I have put in at least 10,000 miles going to 914 events etc in the red 3.2 with the poly bronze bushings from Elephant. Didn’t notice the roughness. Now getting out of the car at the end of the day - that can be a challenge. Due to height. |
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| mgp4591 |
Sep 24 2025, 12:47 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,908 Joined: 1-August 12 From: Salt Lake City Ut Member No.: 14,748 Region Association: Intermountain Region
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I think I have put in at least 10,000 miles going to 914 events etc in the red 3.2 with the poly bronze bushings from Elephant. Didn’t notice the roughness. Now getting out of the car at the end of the day - that can be a challenge. Due to height. [/quote] Worn, your car rides just fine. As a passenger in Red for more that a few miles, I can say I've never had back pain from riding shotgun with you. |
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| Geezer914 |
Sep 24 2025, 04:38 AM
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Geezer914 Group: Members Posts: 2,260 Joined: 18-March 09 From: Salem, NJ Member No.: 10,179 Region Association: North East States
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I second Rebel Racing RSR. I have them front and rear. 19 mm torsion bars up front with sway bar and 140 lb. Springs on the rear. Handles like a go kart!
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| mb911 |
Sep 24 2025, 08:20 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,728 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest
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I have the RSR products ones on my car and they are awesome no issues whatsoever
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| yellowporky |
Sep 24 2025, 10:23 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 437 Joined: 18-October 09 From: Martinez, Ca. Member No.: 10,948 Region Association: Northern California |
I too have the RSR bushings front and rear, 100lb springs, Bilstein shocks and struts, stock front sway bar, stock torsion bars, turbo tie rods and 195/60/15 tires. I have had many people who i have let drive the car compliment on the way it drives and feels on the road including a long time Porsche alignment tech.
I would not go back to rubber. And never any squeaks |
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