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cebix
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SEP 21, 03:39 PM
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Resurrecting this old thread with some questions.
How does the installation hold up? Any wear on the poly?
I'm also replacing all my ball joints and tie rod ends with Rodney's. Is it wiser to just leave them as the came or to put those poly boots over the rubber ones too? Will the poly rub on the rubber boot?
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MulletproofMonk
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SEP 23, 10:57 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by cebix:
How does the installation hold up? Any wear on the poly?
I'm also replacing all my ball joints and tie rod ends with Rodney's. Is it wiser to just leave them as the came or to put those poly boots over the rubber ones too? Will the poly rub on the rubber boot? |
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The poly has held up well for me, 2 years on the car. I didn't really corner hard in the car though. My buddy Matt corners hard in the LeMon/ChumpCar and it needed replaced within a year I think.
Use the rubber boots that came with the ball joints, they seal better. You can put the poly over top if you want, but it might compress the boot...------------------
-Brian
My 87 GT Poly Suspension Upgrade (all pics) thread
Removing the roof panel
My HUD install thread
Modified stock air canister and base to 3.5 inch for 3800na
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cebix
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SEP 23, 05:51 PM
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Thanks for the reply!
I'm doing it on a daily driver. Did the whole front today, going to do the rear in a few days. Drives pretty hard after installing the poly bushings but it's good! Very, very tight. Only used the rubber caps, threw away all the poly ones.
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RPYRAZOO
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SEP 24, 08:33 PM
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I'm told by my mechanic that I should replace most of the front suspension. If I have poly installed with the new parts would it have a negative effect with the non-poly rear end suspension parts. Not quite sure which way to go with this, any advice appreciated.
Thanks,
Rich
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Jason88Notchie
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SEP 25, 12:20 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by RPYRAZOO:
I'm told by my mechanic that I should replace most of the front suspension. If I have poly installed with the new parts would it have a negative effect with the non-poly rear end suspension parts. Not quite sure which way to go with this, any advice appreciated.
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My opinion is don't use poly at all. Just adds noise and creaks with no added performance benefits.
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RPYRAZOO
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SEP 30, 07:29 PM
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Jason: What about all the positive aspects I hear about.. tighter, better cornering etc. that OEM bushings don't seem to offer. I'm still trying to decide which ones to have installed.
By the way, thanks for the input.
Rich
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cebix
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OCT 01, 06:36 AM
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Oh the car is very tight, feels like a modern suspension to me now at least in the city/hway daily driver way. Not doing any racing though.
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Dennis LaGrua
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OCT 02, 08:40 PM
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I have poly bushings in most places on my car as well. I have noticed a harsher ride but with more road control. Friends that have used these bushing have told me that they wear much faster than the rubber. Good for a show/hobby car but probably not the best for a regular street driven car. ------------------
" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
"THE COLUSSUS"
87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H
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pmbrunelle
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MAY 12, 12:13 AM
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So I'm installing Prothane polyurethane bushings in the rear of my 85 Fiero, and there is a gap between the shoulder of the bushings and the control arm:
The control arm is able to slide (with a prybar) back and forth on the polyurethane bushings.
What is going on here?
I was thinking of making washer-like spacers to fill the gaps and hence keep the control arm from moving back and forth. Opinions?
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In these two photos, it looks like there is also a gap between the bushing and the control arm:
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jelly2m8
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MAY 12, 01:45 AM
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What is going on here?
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I'd say that control arm may be bent.
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