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bigbadchev72 · 01-24-2010, 10:41 PM

So anyone have a source for a cheap set?

This will be a daily driver so anyone have actual real life opinion on these? I have never owned a rig with poly bushings before. I have heard they squeek, ride rough etc, and I have also heard they are the best thing ever.

oldblue1968chevy · 01-24-2010, 10:56 PM

free bump which bushing should you go with?

69 longhorn · 01-25-2010, 12:06 AM

I have poly bushings on my longhorn, & will say that they are a little harsher,but no issue with squeaks. If you do any 4 wheelin, you may want to stick with rubber ,as they flex a bit & may help not to rip up your tin. crazyAL

yellow70GMC · 01-25-2010, 12:32 AM

Got my poly mounts from brothers. I have poly motor mounts too. If i had to do it all over again, i'd probably go with rubber cab/radiator support mounts. I have a mildly built small block, somewhere between 320 and 350 hp. Whole truck vibrates at idle, i feel every bump in the road, and i have about the same amount of rattles as when was stock. I blame the poly bushings at least partially for all of that. But hey, supposedly i'll never have to change them.

oldblue1968chevy · 01-25-2010, 11:13 AM

whats diff. between rubber poly and rubber why go rubber vs poly or vica versa, does poly last longer or what?

**70cst** · 01-25-2010, 11:27 AM

Here are some past posts that might be of interest...

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374367

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=192342

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3701630

69 longhorn · 01-25-2010, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

whats diff. between rubber poly and rubber why go rubber vs poly or vica versa, does poly last longer or what?

I went poly under the cab on my longhorn, due to a steel tilt front clip. Without the front fenders/rad support tying the cab to the frame, the 4 rubber bushings under the cab moved around too much& I didnt have a clutch that letup in the same spot every time! The poly mounts are much stiffer, & took care of that issue

. While it is a little harsher on the ride, I dont feel its an issue. I also have poly eng & trans mounts, & feel that they added more to vibration (@ idle), than the body mounts did. crazyAL

69 longhorn · 01-25-2010, 11:41 AM

double post,please remove. Thanks,crazyAL

01-24-2010, 10:41 PM	#1
bigbadchev72 People know me Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hermiston, oregon Posts: 840	body mount bushings So anyone have a source for a cheap set? This will be a daily driver so anyone have actual real life opinion on these? I have never owned a rig with poly bushings before. I have heard they squeek, ride rough etc, and I have also heard they are the best thing ever. __________________ 1972 k/5 blazer CST 4X4 Crate 350, th350/205, dana44with trac-loc/14 bolt with detroit locker, 4 wheel discs 4.56s, 8" suspension lift using 73-87springs, 1" zerorate custom front crossmember, HAD CV drivelines and driveshaft e-brake, full cage, PRP seats, Full autometer gauges, 38x14.5x16 Toyo M/Ts, 16x10 Polished aluminum rockcrusher wheels 1967 longbox 4x4, Strong 400/400/208, 44/12bolt 4.10s, 6" lift, 35" Toyo M/Ts on corvette rally wheels

01-24-2010, 10:56 PM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: body mount bushings free bump which bushing should you go with? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-25-2010, 12:06 AM	#3
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	Re: body mount bushings I have poly bushings on my longhorn, & will say that they are a little harsher,but no issue with squeaks. If you do any 4 wheelin, you may want to stick with rubber ,as they flex a bit & may help not to rip up your tin. crazyAL __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

01-25-2010, 12:32 AM	#4
yellow70GMC Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 161	Re: body mount bushings Got my poly mounts from brothers. I have poly motor mounts too. If i had to do it all over again, i'd probably go with rubber cab/radiator support mounts. I have a mildly built small block, somewhere between 320 and 350 hp. Whole truck vibrates at idle, i feel every bump in the road, and i have about the same amount of rattles as when was stock. I blame the poly bushings at least partially for all of that. But hey, supposedly i'll never have to change them.

01-25-2010, 11:13 AM	#5
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: body mount bushings whats diff. between rubber poly and rubber why go rubber vs poly or vica versa, does poly last longer or what? __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

01-25-2010, 11:27 AM	#6
70cst Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: New Madison, Ohio Posts: 21,373	Re: body mount bushings Here are some past posts that might be of interest... http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=374367 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=192342 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=3701630 __________________ A husband can be right...or...A husband can be happy. 67-72 Chevy and GMC Trucks...The Classic Truck for the Classic Folk. 1970 CST Two tone green, 402BB, 400 Automatic, Tach, Buckets, AC, AM-FM, Tilt, GM CB, GM 8 Tract, LWB, etc JOHN 17:3...The better side of "LIFE" Remember: Everyday is a good day...Some are just gooder!

01-25-2010, 11:41 AM	#8
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	Re: body mount bushings double post,please remove. Thanks,crazyAL __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn Last edited by 69 longhorn; 01-25-2010 at 12:13 PM. Reason: remove, due to double posting



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