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Old Mar 10, 2002 | 06:47 PM
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polyurethane bushings

has anybody ever looked into polyurethane bushing kits for our cars?...i read up on a lot of the sites but not quite sure what goes where and what i need to get to change the bushings and everything that i can....and if anyone has them...can u feel the difference?...
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Old Mar 10, 2002 | 07:02 PM
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Let me know who you've looked at. No one that I know makes engine/tranny mounts out of urethane. Its all suspension.

Maybe the ones you've researched have the mounts I need.
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Old Mar 12, 2002 | 12:39 AM
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i hear the bushings do a good amount of difference
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Old Mar 12, 2002 | 06:42 AM
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Especially when cars age and their stock OEM bushings wear out.
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Old Mar 12, 2002 | 07:17 AM
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I had them installed about 3 or 4 months ago and the ride was much improved. There're from Energy Suspension which I ordered from "MOBILEWESTONLINE.COM" I believe the person name was ross also known on this board as "rmstoico"
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Old Mar 12, 2002 | 11:25 AM
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ya got to love how everyone advertises for ya Ross
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Old Mar 12, 2002 | 11:51 AM
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hey drewha174, for the kit, is everything included?...did u install it urself...i can imagine this could take some time..
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Old Mar 12, 2002 | 09:37 PM
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Yes everything, upper and lower control arm bushings, strut bar, balljoint & tie rod end boots, anti-sway bar & end links, etc... It has all bushings. This takes some time to remove the old and install the new, about 4 to 5 hours at least. Go for it, its worth it...
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Old Mar 13, 2002 | 10:09 AM
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they have all the poly bushings for the suspension and they also have the poly motor mount inserts for about $16 at summit racing.

I was looking at getting those added on to an order I was placing but then i remembered that i have a stock 2.2 engine.... not enough real power to make much of a difference... yet.
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