I would just strongly suggest that you do not get urethane bushings in both ends of the control arms as they tend to bing the stock style suspension.
Any thoughts as to a sensible set of replacements from the likes of CJ Pony Parts (they ship to the UK)? ThanksShocks/struts determine ride quality,
Not the spring.
Unless the spring has way to high of a lb/in rate.
Thanks, any thoughts on whether best to replace with rubber or plastic bushings?Junk/deteriorated bushings could also contribute to ride quality, after the shocks/struts.
My experience is to use rubber bushings in areas where you get a " twisting" action, like control arms... Poly is fine elsewhere..... Squeaking was the problem I experienced when using poly on control arms or the shackles on a leaf spring......Rubber would be a better choice for retaining ride quality. Polyurethane will resist deflection, but this come at the price of a harsher ride. More idea for performance driving.
Yes. If you drive the car much you need to keep them greased up. I went with spherical bushings but my car is not a family cruiser and I am willing to sacrifice a little bit of ride quality for the grip and handling.Does MM's 3-piece urethane bushing design solve that problem?
Sounds like the control arm bushings are needing a change. I don't think any previous owner has done that looking at the history - I will go with OEM option unless you suggest otherwise.You can try a 4 cylinder one but the handling goes to complete crap. Have you replaced the control arm bushings? IF they are the factory ones then they are over 30 years old and will be in need.
What size tires are on the car?
You may think is sounds weird but when I put subframe connectors (weld in) on my cars the ride got better.
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