POLYURETHANE Bushings

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  1. 6 Pack Mav

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    Has anyone tried the polyurethane bushings from Energy Suspension for the lower front control arm? The ones I have will not fit into the factory metal shell. Thanks
     
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    This won't answer your original question, but I wouldn't use urethane bushings on any of that stuff unless it's a race car. The ride will be terrible, and they will squeak (depending on where they are installed).The only place I'd suggest urethane bushings is for sway-bars. I have them in the leafspring front eyes, and I think they are contributing to a harsh ride. Whatever you do, never install urethane bushings on the front strut-rods. That is a recipe for catastrophic failure on Mavericks/Comets.
     
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    Figured out you have to take the metal shell out and put the bushing in the arm.
     

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