rubber/poly/polygraphite??? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

aggiedave98 · 02-28-2004, 10:45 PM

I'm getting ready to replace my control arm, sway bar, and leaf spring bushings on my '89 suburban 1/2ton 2wd. I'm also putting in a 3" lift and 32x11.5x15 tires/rims.

What are the tradeoffs with rubber/poly/polygraphite bushings for those?

Prerunner1982 · 02-28-2004, 11:34 PM

poly has a tendancy to squeak, but it should hold up better than rubber.

aggiedave98 · 02-28-2004, 11:36 PM

I've read a lot tonight about poly putting more stress on other things and really saying they're bad all around. Is there truth to that??

CEDJUNIOR · 02-29-2004, 12:11 AM

Rubber is fine, poly is better because its stiffer, more responsive and will definalye out last the rubber bushings. Finally, the polygraphite wont sqeak like the plain poly bushings will.

BaggedC10 · 02-29-2004, 04:11 AM

I have a www.P-S-T.com kit (polygraphite) and love it. These bushings (Polyurethane too) have less deflection, especially under hard driving conditions. The front-end will feel "tight" and solid.

About what you've read. That's BS.....

CEDJUNIOR · 02-29-2004, 04:05 PM

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Originally posted by BaggedC10
I have a www.P-S-T.com kit (polygraphite) and love it. These bushings (Polyurethane too) have less deflection, especially under hard driving conditions. The front-end will feel "tight" and solid.

About what you've read. That's BS.....

I've rebuilt my front end using PST's kit for 88-99 trucks as well. Quality stuff.

02-28-2004, 10:45 PM	#1
aggiedave98 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 1,007	rubber/poly/polygraphite??? I'm getting ready to replace my control arm, sway bar, and leaf spring bushings on my '89 suburban 1/2ton 2wd. I'm also putting in a 3" lift and 32x11.5x15 tires/rims. What are the tradeoffs with rubber/poly/polygraphite bushings for those?

02-28-2004, 11:34 PM	#2
Prerunner1982 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 5,906	poly has a tendancy to squeak, but it should hold up better than rubber. __________________ Jon 1982 Chevy Silverado 350/th350.... RETIRED 1993 Jeep XJ 2 door(Cherokee) 4wd 4.0ltr/AX-15 (5spd)/NP231 .... Oklahoma Roll Call

02-29-2004, 12:11 AM	#4
CEDJUNIOR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Irving/Valley Ranch, Tx Posts: 897	Rubber is fine, poly is better because its stiffer, more responsive and will definalye out last the rubber bushings. Finally, the polygraphite wont sqeak like the plain poly bushings will. __________________ GM RPO Codes '95 K1500 4x4 Ext Cab 5.7 TBI NV4500 Tranny, 14 Bolt swapped in, locker, 3.73's

02-29-2004, 04:11 AM	#5
BaggedC10 Under construction! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,065	I have a www.P-S-T.com kit (polygraphite) and love it. These bushings (Polyurethane too) have less deflection, especially under hard driving conditions. The front-end will feel "tight" and solid. About what you've read. That's BS..... __________________ 2001 Silverado bagged on 22's. Sold

02-28-2004, 11:36 PM	#3
aggiedave98 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 1,007	I've read a lot tonight about poly putting more stress on other things and really saying they're bad all around. Is there truth to that??



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