Re: [FWDLK] Body Mounting Bushings

[Dave Stragand <dave.stragand@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The only thing I can say with Poly bushings, is try to get poly-graphite
bushings if possible.  Plain polyurethane bushings tend to squeak
a lot.  If you can't get poly-graphite, coat the surface with a graphite
paste before installing (no petroleum-based lubricants -- only graphite
or graphite paste).  It'll help solve the squeak problem.

-Dave

"Rimington, Ken" wrote:

 

I am almost ready to reinstall the body on the frame.  In looking at the old rubber body mounting bushings, I found many where the rubber did not push through the hole in the frame correctly, or just wore off.  I was thinking of using Polyurethane bushings when re-mounting the body to the frame.  Here is a few questions:

1.  The polyurethane bushings are harder, less resilient, so does that infer that more noise will be coupled through them?

2.  Will the ride feel stiffer with polyurethane bushings?

3.  Anyone have good sources for bushings?

4.  Anyone think this is a good (or bad) idea?

5.  Do you use the same cone washers with polyurethane bushings?

Thanks for the advise.

Ken Rimington
1956 Dodge Custom Royal