So I'm assuming this will make a difference even if I don't replace other components at this time?

 

It's about time for me to address my bushings, as you. I'll have to research each of the pieces needed for the redo and I plan to stay with rubber.

Sub'd.

BEST!

Doyle

 

It will, and the car will feel much tighter.

(fronts are easier than rears)

 

So Ed - you would recommend the Polybronze over Rubber?

 

PB is all I know (that and old rubber), and I think they are a great and well thought out product!

 

There are a LOT of threads on Pelican about PB. The rubber kit is newer, but I did a thread about it here. I think any decent DIYer with tools can tackle it. Perhaps bleeding the brakes might be the biggest challenge.

 

Both ER's rubber and Poly-Bronze are excellent bushing solutions and the choice really depends on how the car is used.

We've done lots of both,.....

 

I couldn't find the thread where I posted these pics, so here they are, as requested.

Whether you go PB or Rubber, it's alwayse wise to do research. Toward that end, I offer some thoughts on the rubber ER kit:

- ER's instructions are very good, but take your time when installing the bushings onto the a-arms. It's a little bit niggly. You might chamfer the rubber a bit to get it started.
- a hydraulic press is much faster than the clamp method
- I'd go ahead and bolt up the a-arms while the soap is still wet, then let it dry overnight on the car with the car still on jackstands.
- if you ever need to separate the tie rods from the struts and want to re-use the tie rods, then you should use the last tool pictured. It separates the tie rod perfectly every time without tearing the boot or bending the steering arm.

 

I replaced the front and rear suspension componets and it was very simple (never did it before) ... Call Chuck Moreland at Elephant and he will help you out, he is a great guy.

Regards, Dave

 

Do you need a little white dog to do this?

 

I thought it came with the bushing kit?

 

Are kidding? That's my tech advisor!

 

So should I replace my front shocks also with Bilsten Sports at the time I'm doing the bushings? And camber plate bushings as well? The more I read the more expensive this project seems to get...

 

It's not an expensive project unless you make it so. If you already have Bilstein struts, then you can buy new cartridges (see the pic), or you can have your old ones custom valved.