Re: Poly/graphite bushings

[mcmanus2301@xxxxxxx]

I put poly-urethane control arm bushings on a car I just completed.  I got them from Energy Suspension.  I got the black ones.  The ride was not harsh at all.  It actually just feels like the car has a "stiff as new" tight ride.

I did have one of the bushing squeaking/creeking.  It was VERY annoying.  I went under the car and drilled a small hole through the outer exposed shell of the bushing, through the urethane to the inner sleeve.  I installed a grease zerk, pumped in some grease and PRESTO!  No more squeak.    

PS. The car is a '70 Chevelle.  Sorry :(

Scott from Louisana





-----Original Message-----
From: Tom Watters <tomwatters@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: 1962to1965mopars <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wed, Dec 8, 2010 2:03 pm
Subject: Re: Poly/graphite bushings



olyGraphite has been on my dart for 9 years now.  No squeaking until 
bout 2 years ago, and now, only sqeaks when it is cold out.  After the 
ngine compartment gets warm, the sweaks go away.
I liked the handling improvements polygraphite gave.  So much so, that 
e just purchased a poly graphite front end kit for my son's 77 volare 
o install over christmas break.
--Tom
Darrell MacKay wrote:

 David: I used the "Energy Suspension" poly graphite bushing kit on 65 
 Dodge Coronet. I replaced all the bushings and did not use grease on 
 installation. This was 9 years ago and there hasn't been any squeaks 
 to date. They are noticeably stiffer in the ride but I like the tight 
 feeling, and it does improve the handling.
 Good luck on your build:

 Darrell MacKay
 65 Dodge Coronet 4spd 451ci.2dr. post


 ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Bailey" <bb64d440@xxxxxxxxxxx>
 To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
 Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 5:13 AM
 Subject: Poly/graphite bushings





 Rich Kinsley’s mentioning of the use of poly/graphite bushings in a 
 recent reply rekindled a burning question I’ve had in the back of my 
 mind for long time. My car is still a long way from re-assembly, but 
 I’d still like to settle this question of: to use Poly/graphite or 
 stay with rubber? I’m aware of the benefits of Poly/graphite’s firmer 
 ride / handling / control etc. that I like, but it’s more the question 
 of the bad reputation they seem to have of being squeaky or noisy. Is 
 this just a bad rap or is there a certain amount of truth to this? Are 
 all poly/graphite bushings the same regardless of manufacturer? Should 
 these be installed dry or use an (special?) assembly lubricant?
 And I seem to remember seeing advertisements for these where you can 
 buy them in black to look like rubber instead of the typical 
 red/orange color.
 To those using Poly/graphite bushings, how do you like them, any regrets?

 Thanks guys!
 Dave B

 '64 Dodge
 440 B-body
 2dr ht 383 cid
 4 bbl 4 spd duel exh
 ZZW - Anniversary Gold w/ white side sweep




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