RE: Poly/graphite bushings

[David Bailey <bb64d440@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hey all, thanks for your replies! Got a handle on it now.

Dave B
 
'64 Dodge 
440 B-body
2dr ht 383 cid 
4 bbl 4 spd duel exh
ZZW - Anniversary Gold w/ white side sweep




 
> To: 1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx
> From: micher@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: Poly/graphite bushings
> Date: Tue, 7 Dec 2010 14:01:25 -0600
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> Hay Dave, I too had this decision to make. And my research came up about 
> like what you have stated . I chose the rubber because: they were available 
> locally at a lower price, I won't need better than stock handleing, and 
> they should last beyond my lifetime if I don't drive it every day. 
> .........JMO.................MO
> 
> {Steve Mick}
> http://stevemick.shutterfly.com/pictures#Part%202
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "David Bailey" <bb64d440@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 5:13 AM
> Subject: Poly/graphite bushings
> 
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> 
> Rich Kinsley’s mentioning of the use of poly/graphite bushings in a recent 
> reply rekindled a burning question I’ve had in the back of my mind for long 
> time. My car is still a long way from re-assembly, but I’d still like to 
> settle this question of: to use Poly/graphite or stay with rubber? I’m aware 
> of the benefits of Poly/graphite’s firmer ride / handling / control etc. 
> that I like, but it’s more the question of the bad reputation they seem to 
> have of being squeaky or noisy. Is this just a bad rap or is there a certain 
> amount of truth to this? Are all poly/graphite bushings the same regardless 
> of manufacturer? Should these be installed dry or use an (special?) assembly 
> lubricant?
> And I seem to remember seeing advertisements for these where you can buy 
> them in black to look like rubber instead of the typical red/orange color.
> To those using Poly/graphite bushings, how do you like them, any regrets?
> 
> Thanks guys!
> Dave B
> 
> '64 Dodge
> 440 B-body
> 2dr ht 383 cid
> 4 bbl 4 spd duel exh
> ZZW - Anniversary Gold w/ white side sweep
> 
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