Poly vs rubber bushings

[Bonestock]

the time has come and I'm ready to redo my suspension and tires etc. who has used the poly bushing kit? I know it will increase harshness and road noise but by how much? Do you feel as if it was worth it?

 

[Danny3737]

Go with the poly, they don't cost that much more and they last a lot longer.

 

[Rocket Man]

Why do you think the poly will increase harshness and road noise? I have been using poly as they get replaced. I don't believe there's any downsides to poly, only increased performance.

 

[Bonestock]

Go with the poly, they don't cost that much more and they last a lot longer.

I'm not concerned with money as much as quality of ride.

Why do you think the poly will increase harshness and road noise? I have been using poly as they get replaced. I don't believe there's any downsides to poly, only increased performance.

I installed some poly ones on my fox body back in 2002 and it was harsh after. That could be because I didn't understand the importance of shocks and the poly magnified how bad they were.

http://www.suspension.com/blog/rubber-v-polyurethane-suspension-bushings/

 

[Danny3737]

I have always replaced the rubber bushings with poly and have never had any of the negative effects they list.

 

[S33k3r]

I have always replaced the rubber bushings with poly and have never had any of the negative effects they list.

I have heard poly squeaks. Is that not the case?

 

[Rocket Man]

I have heard poly squeaks. Is that not the case?

All of mine are greasable but I'd hate to hear what a dry rubber bushing sounds like anyway. Just grease them when you install them if they don't have zerks.

 

[Danny3737]

I have heard poly squeaks. Is that not the case?

I've never experienced any negative effects with them. You'll get a little more stiffer feel in handling and that was the biggest reason I've used them