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Suspensión bushings

Discussion in 'Pro-Touring' started by 70staged, May 12, 2020.

  1. 70staged

    70staged Well-Known Member

    Looking to redo the bushing on all my suspension in the near future. I would actually like to upgrade to UMI suspensión but it’s not in the cards just yet. So with that being said, what is a good bushing to upgrade to or do I just replace the rubber with new rubber? Also will be redoing to steering while I am at it.
     
    70staged, May 12, 2020
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  2. PaulGS

    PaulGS Well-Known Member

    For a street cruiser, I like rubber bushings.

    The poly stuff is a bit too harsh.
     
    PaulGS, May 12, 2020
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  3. BuickBullet

    BuickBullet Well-Known Member

    I have Global West Del-a-lum bushings, and it's pretty damn stiff, but they don't squeak at all, they're known to not wear, and everything has stayed tight.
     
    BuickBullet, May 12, 2020
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  4. Sebambam

    Sebambam Well-Known Member

    do you want to do all the control arm bushings? thats gonna a be a pain in the rear... at least i hate that job.
    Upgrade to tubular control arms right away!
    any 68-72 A- body will fit
     
    Sebambam, May 13, 2020
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  5. Dano

    Dano Platinum Level Contributor

    I put urethane control arm bushings in my last build and was very happy with the ride/handling & looked m/l stock. Not sure if Del-A-Lum was avail or not back then.
     
    Dano, Apr 8, 2021
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  6. gsla72

    gsla72 Well-Known Member

    I'm running poly or roto-joints in every bushing location except for body mounts (replaced them with fresh rubber a few years ago). Ride quality is firm but still comfortable. I am also running on a full tubular suspension front/rear with coil overs.

    I honestly find it more comfortable now than it was with the worn out stock components, but I think some of that is down to the coilovers.
     
    gsla72, Apr 8, 2021
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  7. 12lives

    12lives Control the controllable, let the rest go

    Rubber - Moog
     
    12lives, Apr 8, 2021
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  8. alvareracing

    alvareracing Platinum Level Contributor

    X2 on what Dano said! Our 72 ragtop had that and it was extremely nice, yet firm. Great handling with the added Trans-Am front sway bar.

    Fernando
     
    alvareracing, Apr 12, 2021
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  9. skylark300

    skylark300 Well-Known Member

    Im on Delrin up front and rotojoint/poly in the rear(would’ve gone all Roto in hindsight), 650lb springs up front and 175lb in the rear. Ride is firm but never uncomfortable. If you’re on a budget a buddy has had good luck with arms from speedway and tall upper ball joints. Just make sure you don’t use the ball joints they come with, that’s what usually fails on the less expensive arms.
     
    skylark300, May 8, 2021
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  10. CJay

    CJay Supercar owner Staff Member

    Replacing those bushings is a PITA
     
    CJay, May 8, 2021
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  11. FLGS400

    FLGS400 Gold Level Contributor

    That is what I got for my car, with the upper control arm shaft kits, and Moog ball joints.
     
    FLGS400, May 10, 2021
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