Rubber or Polyurethane Body Mount Bushings? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

1972Blaze · 05-06-2021, 12:43 PM

I am going to be replacing my body mount bushings and all other bushings on my Blazer. What is a better choice, rubber or polyurethane for body mounts. What about everything else? Thanks for any opinions.

**truckster** · 05-06-2021, 02:25 PM

I bought mine (rubber) from Wes at Classic Heartbeat. He's a board member on here, and he'll treat you right.

The quality of the kit was first-class. Everything I needed was in the kit, and it all fit just right. I haven't used poly bushings, but I have heard from others that they make the ride rougher, and some people have had quality problems with poly kits.

**DeadheadNM** · 05-06-2021, 08:33 PM

Agree w truckster 100%

**truckster** · 05-06-2021, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Agree w truckster 100%

I consider that a high compliment.

**Blazerowner** · 05-09-2021, 01:55 PM

I’ve heard the same and bought the rubber kit from Wes. I actually still have both in the box. I’ll probably sell the poly kit. I don’t think most any of the oem manufacturers use poly. That said I used poly for my shackles.

parb · 05-12-2021, 06:30 PM

I went with rubber as well. Worked really well. If i was in the desert i might have thought about poly but here in normal humidity i think rubber is the better choice.

1Runamuck · 06-06-2021, 10:11 AM

I have wondered about this also. Haven't started on my '72 blazer yet, but thought the rubber would be more forgiving. Is there a kit with all mounts and bolts? Do any of you know part #s and prices?

**truckster** · 06-06-2021, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by 1Runamuck

I have wondered about this also. Haven't started on my '72 blazer yet, but thought the rubber would be more forgiving. Is there a kit with all mounts and bolts? Do any of you know part #s and prices?

Wes' kit (Classic Heartbeat) is complete. I don't remember the price, but it was a fair price.

k-nuts · 06-09-2021, 11:55 PM

I agree. I bought wes’ kit when it first came out and just installed it few months ago finally. Complete kit, each mount was individually bagged with hardware, instructions etc. Some of my bolts were rust welded to the sleeves on PO installed old poly kit. But other than that really went on fairly easy.

05-06-2021, 12:43 PM	#1
1972Blaze Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Covington, Louisiana Posts: 243	Rubber or Polyurethane Body Mount Bushings? I am going to be replacing my body mount bushings and all other bushings on my Blazer. What is a better choice, rubber or polyurethane for body mounts. What about everything else? Thanks for any opinions. __________________ 1972 K5 Blazer Cheyenne 1966 L72 Corvette Convertible 2016 GMC Yukon Denali

05-06-2021, 02:25 PM	#2
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: Rubber or Polyurethane Body Mount Bushings? I bought mine (rubber) from Wes at Classic Heartbeat. He's a board member on here, and he'll treat you right. The quality of the kit was first-class. Everything I needed was in the kit, and it all fit just right. I haven't used poly bushings, but I have heard from others that they make the ride rougher, and some people have had quality problems with poly kits. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

05-06-2021, 08:33 PM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,443	Re: Rubber or Polyurethane Body Mount Bushings? Agree w truckster 100% __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

05-09-2021, 01:55 PM	#5
Blazerowner Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Yuba City, Ca Posts: 1,955	Re: Rubber or Polyurethane Body Mount Bushings? I’ve heard the same and bought the rubber kit from Wes. I actually still have both in the box. I’ll probably sell the poly kit. I don’t think most any of the oem manufacturers use poly. That said I used poly for my shackles. __________________ Kirk 72 Blazer CST 4wd highlander

05-12-2021, 06:30 PM	#6
parb Registered User Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: mountain view, CA Posts: 361	Re: Rubber or Polyurethane Body Mount Bushings? I went with rubber as well. Worked really well. If i was in the desert i might have thought about poly but here in normal humidity i think rubber is the better choice.

06-06-2021, 10:11 AM	#7
1Runamuck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Montevideo, Mn Posts: 1	Re: Rubber or Polyurethane Body Mount Bushings? I have wondered about this also. Haven't started on my '72 blazer yet, but thought the rubber would be more forgiving. Is there a kit with all mounts and bolts? Do any of you know part #s and prices?

06-09-2021, 11:55 PM	#9
k-nuts Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: TX Posts: 252	Re: Rubber or Polyurethane Body Mount Bushings? I agree. I bought wes’ kit when it first came out and just installed it few months ago finally. Complete kit, each mount was individually bagged with hardware, instructions etc. Some of my bolts were rust welded to the sleeves on PO installed old poly kit. But other than that really went on fairly easy.

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