First let me say how great this forum is. It has helped me in my restoration. My question is suspension bushings. The front suspension was rebuilt back in the mid 80's with only about 10-15k miles on it. Then the car sat for 12 years. Since I have the car apart, I was thinking about changing out all of the old rubber bushings. What would be the best replacement for them? I plan on driving the car as a semi daily driver in good weather. I have 2 other vehicles if the weather is bad. I don't plan on dragging it or running it too hard.Just got the motor back from the machine shop today. Can't wait to get the car back together, but I am taking my time to do it all right.
Suspension question
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thehueypilot
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Rubber bushings are quiet and ride very smooth, but do not give crisp, quick handling. Poly bushings squeak loud unless you use special grease, ride rougher, but have crisp, quick handling. Some poly bushings are made with graphite in them which would eliminate squeaks but still ride rougher. Aluminum bushings provide very quick reactions, but transmit vibrations/noise through the frame sometimes requiring ear plugs.
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