I used original-spec parts on my re-builds, and would
not fool around with polyurethane. The noise alone
would deter me, but aren't they a little stiffer, too?
If so, it would be a bad idea, since you will want the
compliance of original-spec bushings, especially on a
convertible.
The only item you might have trouble renewing during
your rebuild is the idler arm, a convertible-only
item.
I understand the screw-on ball joints are typically
reluctant to be removed.....
Chris H.
60 NY T&C
66 Crown Convertible
66 LeBaron
--- dan.donna.m@xxxxxxx wrote:
> Hello All!!!
> I am hoping that athose of you in the IML who have
> gone thru the 'front-end-
> rebuild' thing can offer some first hand info here.
> I want to redo the front-
> end of both my '66 Crown convertibles. I figure if I
> am going to do this I
> would like to do it the right way and only once (in
> my lifetime anyway). I was
> talking to a mechanic at one of our local shops and
> he said that the
> polyurathane (spelling?) bushings and such will last
> a lot longer than say
> MOOG or TRW products BUT !!!!!! that I should expect
> the poly's to 'squeek'
> for a LOOOONNNG time once they are installed. I
> haven't heard of this problem
> before but was wondering if any of you out there in
> IML-land could tell me,
> from experience, which re-build kits or parts you
> have used and how they
> performed afterwards. Also if you would buy again
> from the person you
> purchased your own oarts from.
> Thanks in advance for any and all replys!!!!!
> My 4-post lift arrives in about 2 weeks and this is
> probably the
> first 'project' I will attack......also, do I need
> any special tools? (besides
> something for doing ball-joints ....which is going
> to be another 'first' for
> me also....maybe I should just have the auto shop do
> the whole thing?????? I
> greatly appreciate ANY info on this!!
> Thanks everyone!!
> Dan Melnik
>
>
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