Re: Poly/graphite bushings

[Tom Watters <tomwatters@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

PolyGraphite has been on my dart for 9 years now.  No squeaking until 
about 2 years ago, and now, only sqeaks when it is cold out.  After the 
engine compartment gets warm, the sweaks go away.

I liked the handling improvements polygraphite gave.  So much so, that 
we just purchased a poly graphite front end kit for my son's 77 volare 
to install over christmas break.

--Tom

Darrell MacKay wrote:
> David: I used the "Energy Suspension" poly graphite bushing kit on 65 
> Dodge Coronet. I replaced all the bushings and did not use grease on 
> installation. This was 9 years ago and there hasn't been any squeaks 
> to date. They are noticeably stiffer in the ride but I like the tight 
> feeling, and it does improve the handling.
> Good luck on your build:
>
> Darrell MacKay
> 65 Dodge Coronet 4spd 451ci.2dr. post
>
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> ----- Original Message ----- From: "David Bailey" <bb64d440@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <1962to1965mopars@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2010 5:13 AM
> Subject: Poly/graphite bushings
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> Rich Kinsley’s mentioning of the use of poly/graphite bushings in a 
> recent reply rekindled a burning question I’ve had in the back of my 
> mind for long time. My car is still a long way from re-assembly, but 
> I’d still like to settle this question of: to use Poly/graphite or 
> stay with rubber? I’m aware of the benefits of Poly/graphite’s firmer 
> ride / handling / control etc. that I like, but it’s more the question 
> of the bad reputation they seem to have of being squeaky or noisy. Is 
> this just a bad rap or is there a certain amount of truth to this? Are 
> all poly/graphite bushings the same regardless of manufacturer? Should 
> these be installed dry or use an (special?) assembly lubricant?
> And I seem to remember seeing advertisements for these where you can 
> buy them in black to look like rubber instead of the typical 
> red/orange color.
> To those using Poly/graphite bushings, how do you like them, any regrets?
>
> Thanks guys!
> Dave B
>
> '64 Dodge
> 440 B-body
> 2dr ht 383 cid
> 4 bbl 4 spd duel exh
> ZZW - Anniversary Gold w/ white side sweep
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