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does anyone hate their poly suspension?? by kikinz24
Started on: 06-03-2012 11:32 AM
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Last post by: nitroheadz28 on 01-17-2013 06:14 PM
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By greaseable are you asking do the ball joints need grease fitting,,. the answer is yes. The sway, and A-frames and cradle receive a good coat of silicone grease during replacement. You can see in the picture of the Prothane set.. in the upperlLeft 2 tubes of grease that are used during assembly..

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Anyone kow who sells these Red Poly Engine/Trans Mounts??

Ebay

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Originally posted by cebix:

I bought this kit:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PRO...em53e2f25794&vxp=mtr

Are they greasable? And if not should I install the dimples for greasing anyway?


I installed the same kit on my '84. I suggest you do not use the ball joint boots. I tried one and it just leaked like crazy. You're better off with the rubber as it flexes more. I would keep them around, may be good for something or to replace a broken boot. (Poly is better than broken,) but I wouldn't use it if I have a functional rubber boot.

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I did my 87GT up with a full set of prothane black bushings. Whoever claimed they were impregnated with graphite was full of crap. Anyways I bought an extra 15oz tub of energy suspension poly grease to make 100% sure I'd have no squeaking. I lobbed as much as I could on and packed it as much as I could.

Less than 300 miles later, one of my front arms started squeaking . Apparently even if you have zerk fittings the pressure from the grease gun can eventually destroy the best bushings. Rubber for me from now on, much more durable and maintenance free even though its more trouble to install.
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