Your take on Poly Bushings

[azcummins]

I'm looking to replace my bushings on my 3500 and I was wondering what you guys think of poly bushings vs. using new rubber ones.



thanks!

 

[Alaskaskiff]

I have used Energy Suspension ones on another rig in the past. I really like them. Just waiting for the current ones to wear out. Getting close now...

 

[Briar Hopper]

I have some on order for the axle end of my track bar. I've used Energy Suspension bushings on many of my previous trucks. Nothing else even comes close.

 

[SS]

Personally, I've always preferred rubber bushings, even if I have to replace them twice as often. I think some of the newer poly bushings are aproaching the durometer of rubber bushings, but I don't know if they still have a tendency to squeak. I don't need any harsher ride and it seems to me that poly is tougher on control arms, frame mounts, etc. - maybe not a big deal on AZ roads. I'm sure that poly may have improved characteristics for handling and steering, but that's not why I bought my truck - it's not meant to be a slot car. Just one guy's opinion.



Mine is more along the lines of your sig and I ain't scared. In fact, one of my car buddies climbs in one time and says, "You're not going to come in 2nd in many accidents with this, are you?"

 

[LSMITH]

Poly bushings ROCK!!!!! Nothing better. Proper assembly assures no squeaks.