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Re: Polyurethane Bushings

To: David Lieb <dbl@chicagolandmgclub.com>
Subject: Re: Polyurethane Bushings
Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 23:11:16 -0500 5.0; U)
Cc: Gregory Groiss <ggroiss@gmail.com>, Spridgets <spridgets@Autox.Team.Net>
References: <d66433d0501191322162e972b@mail.gmail.com> <01a001c4fe85$0da52a10$5a00a8c0@midget>
I have used the red bushings, from either VB or Moss, on both of the recent
Sprites we owned.  I agree with David.  Given the worn and distorted crud I took
out before installing the red ones, I don't believe the black rubber ones can be
better for any purpose.

David Lieb wrote:

> Greg,
> I have used the red urethane bushings for the last five years or so and have
> never had any trouble with them. They are available in several hardnesses,
> so you do not have to go for the ultimate stiffness. After the fun of
> scraping away the remnants of the rubber bushings which have welded
> themselves in place, I am in no hurry to repeat that exercise. The ride
> certainly doesn't feel and harsher or noisier to me.
> David Lieb





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