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Susp Bushings improvements?
When I replace my susp bushings, will I notice any improvement in handling?
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I noticed a huge difference in handling. I went with the Elephant Racing polybronze bushings front and rear. Things are dramatically better. I also went up in torsion bar size and got new Konis. All together, major handler now.
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Yes!
Replacing my 25 year old suspension bushings was a night and day difference on my car. You'll feel the difference. What type of bushings are you going with? |
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I went with Neatrix. I'm very happy but in hindsight if I were to do it again I would have spent the extra $$$ and went with Elephant racing's polybronze bushings like JTO. I have heard nothing but great things about them.
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03-22-2004, 10:11 AM
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I went with new rubber bushings all the way around. All are new except the inner banana arm bushes- couldn't get to those with motor in car.
Big difference. Along with the new bushings, I put on new shocks, t-bars, ball joints, front wheel bearings, and tie rods. Also relubed the steering rack. Car is razor sharp compared to before. New bushings is a worthwhile job. No doubt about it. Just watch out for the "while you're in there" bug. Easy to get carried away!
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