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95Cherokee 08-08-2010 10:06 AM

Polyurethane bushings vs rubber
 
Have you replaced your front end bushings with Poly? Is your ride/steering harsh? Does it rattle your teeth?

Bushing Comparisons.

Characteristic
Ultra-Flex
Rubber
Classic
Polyurethane

Vibration Dampening

Excellent
Fair

Oxidation Resistance

Good
Excellent

Petrochemical Resistance*

Fair
Excellent

Temperature Rating**

-60 to 185 (F)
-30 to 185 (F)

Heat Aging Resistance

Fair
Very Good

Tensile Strength

Excellent
Excellent

Weather Resistance

Fair
Excellent


Bustedback 08-08-2010 01:38 PM

You will get more harshness and road feel with poly, but the steering will be more responsive. You may get some noise too.


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