I added installed new endlink bushings. Nice.
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I added installed new endlink bushings. Nice.
Today I picked up a set of polyurethane endlink bushings because my stockers were looking a little compressed after nearly 6 years of use. Upon removal, these suckers were chewed up real bad on the inside. I installed them and the sway in turns is noticably flatter and initial turn in is quicker. I plan on getting a set of front sway bar bushings now.
Install is quite simple. Jack up the front. Support the car with jackstands. Take off the wheels. Undo the upper endlink nuts (16-22 ft/lbs) on both sides of the car. Remove the bushing cap and upper bushings on both sides. Push the sway bar up. Remove the lower bushings. Install the new bushings in reverse order. The only catch is you'll have to trim ~1/8th" off the bushings to get them to fit (simple job with a vise and saw). Total install time 30 minutes.
Dave
Install is quite simple. Jack up the front. Support the car with jackstands. Take off the wheels. Undo the upper endlink nuts (16-22 ft/lbs) on both sides of the car. Remove the bushing cap and upper bushings on both sides. Push the sway bar up. Remove the lower bushings. Install the new bushings in reverse order. The only catch is you'll have to trim ~1/8th" off the bushings to get them to fit (simple job with a vise and saw). Total install time 30 minutes.
Dave
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Re: I added installed new endlink bushings. Nice.
Hmmm, I'm payin attention here. Ever since my differential and since I live in the middle of nowhere, I have the itch to do more handling mods. Looks like this will be the first one. Are the endlink bushings just the ones from Addoco at Pep Boys? If so or if not, can you give the make/model anyway? I'm going to do this and the poly front sway bar bushings.
Originally posted by Dave B
Today I picked up a set of polyurethane endlink bushings because my stockers were looking a little compressed after nearly 6 years of use. Upon removal, these suckers were chewed up real bad on the inside. I installed them and the sway in turns is noticably flatter and initial turn in is quicker. I plan on getting a set of front sway bar bushings now.
Install is quite simple. Jack up the front. Support the car with jackstands. Take off the wheels. Undo the upper endlink nuts (16-22 ft/lbs) on both sides of the car. Remove the bushing cap and upper bushings on both sides. Push the sway bar up. Remove the lower bushings. Install the new bushings in reverse order. The only catch is you'll have to trim ~1/8th" off the bushings to get them to fit (simple job with a vise and saw). Total install time 30 minutes.
Dave
Today I picked up a set of polyurethane endlink bushings because my stockers were looking a little compressed after nearly 6 years of use. Upon removal, these suckers were chewed up real bad on the inside. I installed them and the sway in turns is noticably flatter and initial turn in is quicker. I plan on getting a set of front sway bar bushings now.
Install is quite simple. Jack up the front. Support the car with jackstands. Take off the wheels. Undo the upper endlink nuts (16-22 ft/lbs) on both sides of the car. Remove the bushing cap and upper bushings on both sides. Push the sway bar up. Remove the lower bushings. Install the new bushings in reverse order. The only catch is you'll have to trim ~1/8th" off the bushings to get them to fit (simple job with a vise and saw). Total install time 30 minutes.
Dave
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I've done this mod to a couple of cars over the years. Always very worthwhile.
IMO, any car with more than 50K miles can benefit from replacing any/all rubber bushings with polyurethane equivalents.
BTW, some mfg's use graphite-impregnated polyurethane (call it polygraphite). These are less prone to squeaking. Also, don't skimp on the silicone grease during the installation to help fight the squeaks.
Good Luck,
Kirk
IMO, any car with more than 50K miles can benefit from replacing any/all rubber bushings with polyurethane equivalents.
BTW, some mfg's use graphite-impregnated polyurethane (call it polygraphite). These are less prone to squeaking. Also, don't skimp on the silicone grease during the installation to help fight the squeaks.
Good Luck,
Kirk
Originally posted by Synki
So i am taking it that the stock bushing are rubber right? I have heard that the polyurethane makes the car handle better and hold up better to the weather?
So i am taking it that the stock bushing are rubber right? I have heard that the polyurethane makes the car handle better and hold up better to the weather?
Originally posted by Synki
So i am taking it that the stock bushing are rubber right? I have heard that the polyurethane makes the car handle better and hold up better to the weather?
So i am taking it that the stock bushing are rubber right? I have heard that the polyurethane makes the car handle better and hold up better to the weather?
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