When I change the cradle should I replace all the bushings with the poly ones? Will it make any difference in handling?
Thanks in advance.
Steve
1986 2.8 GT

quote Originally posted by Flexfoot: When I change the cradle should I replace all the bushings with the poly ones? Will it make any difference in handling? Thanks in advance. Steve 1986 2.8 GT

most of us go to a solid bushing, that's the way GM switched to in 1988. Rodney sells some nice aluminum ones.

in a word, YES, the cradle bushings, Not the control arms

quote Originally posted by Lou6t4gto: in a word, YES, the cradle bushings, Not the control arms

whoops, guess I should have read a little more thoroughly. I would swap the control arm bushings for poly, and the cradle bushings for aluminum. some have had squeaking problems with the poly, I have yet to have this problem.

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quote Originally posted by ericjon262: whoops, guess I should have read a little more thoroughly. I would swap the control arm bushings for poly, and the cradle bushings for aluminum. some have had squeaking problems with the poly, I have yet to have this problem.

Polly in CA can wear out w/o making noise.

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quote Originally posted by theogre: See my Cave, Bushings Polly in CA can wear out w/o making noise.

lots of things can wear out without making noise, that's not really the point though, the idea behind a poly bushing is that it doesn't deflect as much.