where/what bushings etc to buy
 

Hey guys, while I have all my control arms, leaf springs etc out to get powdercoated I want to replace all the bushings and stuff, where's a good place/brand to order from for a 1980 c10? Thanks

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Try Summit....

www.summitracing.com

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im goin with the energy suspension set. $70 for all control arms.

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energy suspension ---only way to go

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Please explain why...I am about to replace mine, thanks.

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they have an established history with the quality of the product in all applications. Ive used them in my Mustang race car and they held up for years. Some of their bushings are even greasable which makes a big difference. Poly is by far better than rubber, rubber only lasts about 3 years at most and gets flimsy where poly will hold up for a lot longer. Prothane is also a good product but I havent even looked into their products for our trucks, ive always just went with energy.

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thanks guys!

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lots of local stores carry them no need to pay shipping// my NAPA, pep boys and advanced autp all carry them if not in stock a 2day wait at most

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I suggest you DO NOT buy polyurethane bushing. There are several companies including some of our Forum Vendors that sell poly-graphite bushing. The HUGE difference is that poly-graphite bushings are made of a graphite impregnated urethane. What this means to you is they firm and durable like polyurethane, but are self lubricated so they don't squeak. Fixed bushing such as body mounts aren't as critical, but any bushing that sees movement will eventually squeak like crazy if it's made from straight polyurethane.

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something like this?

http://www.p-s-t.com/pc-4273-593-che...n-1973-02.aspx

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That would be a perfect example.

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Thanks for all the help and opinions guys! Much appreciated :)

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some people are telling me to just save my money because ill never know the difference and get stock ones from NAPA or some similar place. will those squeak? or should I spend the extra money on aftermarket?

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I say unless you are gonna road course the truck ( which you might) dont spend the extra, I put the regular old rubber bushings and such on mine and they are perfect for my needs, which is for everyday driving and cornering.

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street driven trucks don't need polyurethane bushings ... like has already been noted, they add NOTHING but aggravation from noise/squeaks ...

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Shane is correct.

Txfirefighter(forum member) replaced all his bushings with polyurethane and now he hates it. He actually said that he does not even like driving the truck now.
I originally installed all poly in my arms, i replaced them all with rubber because of what txfirefighter said. Go rubber man...

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okay, so to be clear the rubber ones are stock i can find at napa (any good places online??), and poly are more expensive like from energy suspension?

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exactly...

Like others have said, I would suggest stock rubber bushings unless you decide to drive the truck super hard. It will make your truck a lot more enjoyable to drive.

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okay thanks

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I drive on ploy bushing every day. perfectly fine, just remember to grease them if possible. I like poly because it takes out slop from the suspension and steering. If they make it poly I have it on my truck, CA bushings, motor mounts, sway bar mounts, trans mounts, leaf spring bushings etc. Much much much better than rubber.

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if one has slop in suspension or steering then he has a lot bigger problems than what material his bushings are made with ... just sayin' :rolleyes:

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I do ALOT of suspension work at my shop, and I agree with everything N2Trux has said 100%! Regarless of the make/model car or truck, poly bushings on moveable parts such as control arms, tie rods, ect. ALWAYS squeek! They do offer longer life, and a much more firm riding suspension and steering, but I'd have to say the Poly-graphite is the way to go!

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Well now I'm even more confused haha. I was leaning towards just rubber ones but maybe polygraphite would be a better choice? I shouldve ordered these a week ago but I can't decide!

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yea, brand new parts are going down in quality these days.

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Generally speaking:
Poly=firm,less give, feel more vibrations, more squeeks,usually longer life. Regular greasing advisable.
Poly w/graphite=same but less squeeks, not supposed to need greasing.
New rubber=quiet, smooth