IansPlatinum
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Maybe it's been covered, but it isn't coming up on my searches.
1971 145S, bone stock. No slamming, keeping all original down to the 165 width pizza cutter tires
I want to rebuild the front suspension on the 140. Eyeing VP's poly & rubber bushing kits- they're about the same price. Can anyone speak to the quality of either?
My concern with the rubber is the concern I have with any rubber bushing- quality. With this type of bushing, it twists as the suspension travels. Poor rubber formulation or poor bonding to the sleeve can cause the bushing to fail prematurely, as is seen on less reputable rubber bushing brands.
My concern with poly is noise. On every poly bushing I've installed in my other cars, I try to install a zerk fitting to keep the bushing lubricated and quiet. It's looking like that may be difficult to do for the 140.
1971 145S, bone stock. No slamming, keeping all original down to the 165 width pizza cutter tires
I want to rebuild the front suspension on the 140. Eyeing VP's poly & rubber bushing kits- they're about the same price. Can anyone speak to the quality of either?
My concern with the rubber is the concern I have with any rubber bushing- quality. With this type of bushing, it twists as the suspension travels. Poor rubber formulation or poor bonding to the sleeve can cause the bushing to fail prematurely, as is seen on less reputable rubber bushing brands.
My concern with poly is noise. On every poly bushing I've installed in my other cars, I try to install a zerk fitting to keep the bushing lubricated and quiet. It's looking like that may be difficult to do for the 140.