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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 07:44 AM
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Whitch would you go with on rear leaf springs. I have wore out to sets of napa on my factory eyes. Im running 1-1/2" shackel and chevy pack on xj main spring. Im looking at the daystars. I want opinions everyone has one you know.
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 09:07 AM
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Prothane bushings are going to be stiffer and probably squeakier. Although, they should last longer. I'd personally get a replacement rubber bushing from Moog
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 07:17 PM
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I just replaced my bushings on my leafs about a month ago. went with energy suspension polyurethane bushings. so far I have not noticed any issues. ride the exact same as the rubber ones.
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 07:22 PM
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I have brand new RE leaf spring bushings I would give you a hell of a deal on.
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 07:56 PM
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I call seconds if he doesn't want them!
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Ekul310
I call seconds if he doesn't want them!
Someone PM'ed me a few minutes ago about them. So I guess you're 3rd in line. OP, sorry, I'm not trying to hijack and turn your thread into a for sale thread... I just happened to have these sitting on a shelf in my garage.

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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 10:03 PM
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I used Energy Suspension black polys. Love em. No noise yet...6 months old. I noticed a huge stability increase with the poly. May have lost like an inch of flex but ride and control is so much better.
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 10:30 PM
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I prefer the rubber bushings over poly. They flex better and have a better ride IMHO. This thread needs a dang poll...
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 10:46 PM
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This is good guys. Are the moogs that much better over napa stuff? Why do you loose flex with the polys?
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by sthon
I have brand new RE leaf spring bushings I would give you a hell of a deal on.
Pm sent
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by sweeper
This is good guys. Are the moogs that much better over napa stuff? Why do you loose flex with the polys?
Poly doesn't compress or twist like rubber bushings do.
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 03:45 PM
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Hey OP your inbox is full.
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 03:55 PM
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Hey OP, might have a few hits on here to resell those bushings since they won't work for you. FYI since you didn't want a refund I donated the money you paid me for them to this guys family. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

Rolled his XJ on the highway outside of OKC and died this morning.

http://www.okjeepers.com/
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 04:15 PM
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that sux^^^ prayers for his family.
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 04:27 PM
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Thats a sad situation. I didnt see the need in asking for a refund since I didn't to my homework. I will be reselling these if any one is interested.
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