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Tue Sep 28, 2004 2:15 pm

I have a set of these that I'd like to install but first I'd like to hear the pros and cons before I do.

Tue Sep 28, 2004 6:01 pm

DanGreen1 wrote: I have a set of these that I'd like to install but first I'd like to hear the pros and cons before I do.

bushings for what, the springplate, the trailing arm, or the front beam?

The only cons to using them in the rear (arms, plates) I guess would maybe be that you may develop a sweak now and again. They are stiffer than stock so in theory you get a stiffer setup, less out of whack movement in the arms. I really see no downside to using them unless you want a smooth as you can get stock ride feel (probably not if you posting here).

For the front beam, I have no expeirience But in some beams you have no choice but to use them. I've been lucky and and have came across some good beams so I have not had to change out bearings bushings as of yet. I do have the 'thane spacers/seals (between arm/beam) and I can tell you that I'm not impressed with them. I also tried the boots for the tie rod ends, those were a joke and lasted a few days before totally slpitting and contaminating my ends :(

Tue Sep 28, 2004 10:26 pm

I have used the Red urethane bushings, I thought the grease dried out pretty fast. It also seemed like the arms fit to tightly with them. I installed the Saco Delrin Race beam bushings, In my personal opinion The saco bushing are a far better product for a few dollars more.

Tue Sep 28, 2004 11:15 pm

i installed grease fittings in my beam. no squeaks at all yet. my only probelm is my arms seemed to be a bit loose, not tight...

Wed Sep 29, 2004 10:49 am

squeek, squeek, squeek! cant keep enough white moly grease on those damn things. I know they are supposed to last longer than rubber and are easier to keep clean in the beam than the bearings but I was glad to get rid of all my urethane and go back to the quiet stuff. my bug started to sound pretty beat. Now I just keep the beam bearings clean every couple of months and run solid trans mounts in the rear. We'll see about the spring plates.

Fri Oct 08, 2004 6:05 pm

Which squeek the most? the springplate or the front beam bushings? (URETHANE OF COARSE)

I think I'll go rubber in the rear but if the front wont squeek too much I'll go urethane.

Fri Oct 08, 2004 6:35 pm

Has anyone tried using Mobil 1 synthetic grease? I have used it with great results.

I also use Mobil 1 gear oil and engine oil. Works great, quiet transmission and cooler operating temperature in the engine.