Lincoln vs Cadillac Forums

(This is the forums archive - If you want to get back to the main site simply click the banner above and you will be taken to our homepage.)

Lincoln vs Cadillac Forums is the Ultimate Online Resource for Owners and Enthusiasts of American Luxury Cars. Feel free to browse through our archive - but make sure you make it back to our main site - Lincoln vs Cadillac Forums

Cadillac XLR : Cadillac CTS : Cadillac : 2005 Cadillac STS : Cadillac Forums : 2000 Lincoln LS : Lincoln Mark VIII : Lincoln Mark VII : Car Wax
Lincoln Town Car : Lincoln Air Suspension : Lincoln Continental : Lemon Law : Do It Yourself Car Repair : Lincoln vs Cadillac Forums : Mesothelioma

Back to the Archive Main Page

Pages: 1

front end bushings

(Click here to view the original thread with full colors/images)

Posted by: 93zzzt

I am replacing my front top strut mounts this week, they are noisy and the rubber bushings are busting out of the metal.

I was wondering if anyone has done anything suspension wise like converting to poly-graphite bushings? I had a 79 trans am that i rebuilt the suspension on with a performance suspension technology kit, and it was very nice. Squeaky, but you'll have that.

I can get a mustang bushing kit, and since some of the mark vii parts are close....

Anyone?

It just seems dumb to replace the worn rubber bushings with new rubber ones when you can replace it with something better.

Posted by: bobbyward

Quote:

Originally Posted by 93zzzt

I am replacing my front top strut mounts this week, they are noisy and the rubber bushings are busting out of the metal.

I was wondering if anyone has done anything suspension wise like converting to poly-graphite bushings? I had a 79 trans am that i rebuilt the suspension on with a performance suspension technology kit, and it was very nice. Squeaky, but you'll have that.

I can get a mustang bushing kit, and since some of the mark vii parts are close....

Anyone?

It just seems dumb to replace the worn rubber bushings with new rubber ones when you can replace it with something better.

yeah i did that to mine, bought a complete rebuild kit from kanters
interested i will get you the #
thanks bobby

Posted by: ND4SPDLSC

I used the polyurethane bushings out of an Energy Suspension kit for a Fox Mustang. I used the large bushing and hardware in a Monroe Strutmate kit, but I kept the flatter bushing rubber to reduce the chance that I might put too much stress on the strut shaft and snap it. I've read that happening, but I can't verify it. I'm not that impressed with the set up. There's just too much play allowed by the design. A better strut mount is really the Maximum Motorsport caster/camber plate. I'm switching to those this summer.

Posted by: OldSchool1

Quote:

Originally Posted by 93zzzt

...
It just seems dumb to replace the worn rubber bushings with new rubber ones when you can replace it with something better.

Poly squeaks.
They will piss you off.

OEM rubber bushings don't squeak.
Your current set lasted 14 years.
A new set is made better than the original set.

hmmm tough choice.

John "Ask-Me-How-I-Know" Dancy

Posted by: 93zzzt

yeah my trans am sounded like an old grain truck. those that new what was making that noise were impressed, those that didnt would make fun.

Hey bobby, what was that part num? I'm interested.

Posted by: bobbyward

Quote:

Originally Posted by 93zzzt

yeah my trans am sounded like an old grain truck. those that new what was making that noise were impressed, those that didnt would make fun.

Hey bobby, what was that part num? I'm interested.

i used polygraphite, those don't squeek , send me a email direct
don't check this very often
nyap2001@yahoo.com
thanks

Posted by: CFH

2 of my bushings are gone. anyone know if it will damage my car if i dont replace them soon?

cuz im def broke till the 20th. got 20 bucks to my name.