JoesEdge
Well-Known Member
I'm about to pull the trigger on a front end rebuild kit and I can't decide if I want to go with Rubber or Poly bushings for the Lower Control Arm (LCA).
This is for a '74 Duster and my goal is to build a daily driven street machine that can handle well (hopefully very well).
I'm not planning on entering any AutoX's but some spirited driving up some mountain roads and freeway on ramps would be fun.
Here's my planned list of additional parts:
- Moog Lower Ball Joints, Moog Tie Rod Ends (11/16"), Moog Idler Arm
- PST or Reilly Motorsports Adjustable Strut Rods
- Hellwig Tubular Sway Bar
- Tubular Upper Control Arm (either PST, Reilly Motorsports, or Firm Feel - can't decide)
- PST 1.03" or Firm Feel 1.06" Torsion Bars
- Bilstein shocks all round (maybe up front first, then rears later as budget allows)
I have searched on this subject and there are quite a few old posts regarding this, but I'm still unclear.
Any reasons why I shouldn't go poly?
EDIT: I should mention that if I go poly then I'd definitely get the greasable pivot shafts.
Thanks!
This is for a '74 Duster and my goal is to build a daily driven street machine that can handle well (hopefully very well).
I'm not planning on entering any AutoX's but some spirited driving up some mountain roads and freeway on ramps would be fun.
Here's my planned list of additional parts:
- Moog Lower Ball Joints, Moog Tie Rod Ends (11/16"), Moog Idler Arm
- PST or Reilly Motorsports Adjustable Strut Rods
- Hellwig Tubular Sway Bar
- Tubular Upper Control Arm (either PST, Reilly Motorsports, or Firm Feel - can't decide)
- PST 1.03" or Firm Feel 1.06" Torsion Bars
- Bilstein shocks all round (maybe up front first, then rears later as budget allows)
I have searched on this subject and there are quite a few old posts regarding this, but I'm still unclear.
Any reasons why I shouldn't go poly?
EDIT: I should mention that if I go poly then I'd definitely get the greasable pivot shafts.
Thanks!