Chuck, I have one car with v8 style bushings and one with energy suspension
polys. I would say the difference is negligible, the polys are stiffer, but
I doubt you will really feel it in daily driving. I'd say that one factor
is that the V8 style have to be pressed in, while the polys could be
installed with a little hand pressure. The polys are two pieces so one half
is pushed in from each side. Both should be toruqued at ride height, but
the polys won't twist so it shouldn't matter for them. I think I have heard
complaints that the polys squeak sometimes but I have never run into it.
Also the energy suspension kits come with the grease that you need when
installing them.
James Nazarian
71B Tourer
71BGT V8
85 Dodge Ram
----- Original Message -----
From: Chuck Renner <crenner@dynalivery.com>
To: <mgs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2003 6:55 PM
Subject: Front suspension rebuild options
> I'm in the process of dismantling my front end in order to rebuild it. As
> I'm currently exploring my options, I'd like some input from the list.
>
> 1) I've been running on the assumption that I'll need to swap in rebuilt
> swivels. However, now I'm wondering if this is necessary. Is there any
> particular test to use to determine this? Or can I assume that since
things
> like the A-arm bushes are shot, that the kinpin bushes are reaching a
> similar state?
>
> 2) Looking at Moss's rebuilt swivel kit (264-458), it appears to have
> pretty much everything for the front end except the A-arm bushings A-arm
> hardware. Is this correct?
>
> 3) Bushing materials....I doubt anyone would suggest using the stock
A-arm
> bushings. There's the V-8 style ones, plus poly, plus Nylatron. I'm
> interested in anyone's experiences with any of these. (I also notice that
> the Nylatron section mentions some hand-fitting may be required, so I
gather
> these are targeted towards the racer/autocrosser?)
> This is on a '79 B with no suspension mods, so I don't want to spend extra
> on something that this suspension will never take advantage of.
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