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Thread: Bushings. Poly or OEM Rubber?

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    Bushings. Poly or OEM Rubber?

    Like the title says. What bushings are you guys using? how's the ride? I'm looking to build a street/track car. Thanks in advance for your help.
    Dave

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    Quote Originally Posted by davidstrother View Post
    Like the title says. What bushings are you guys using? how's the ride? I'm looking to build a street/track car. Thanks in advance for your help.
    Dave

    Dave, my 818 is a street track day car.

    Front upper: All 818 (except lance's) use an aftermarket wishbone with nylon inserts.

    Front lower: I use the oem bushings. My Theory: the 818 only has about 800 lbs on the front end. So no need for anything stiffer.


    The rear uses a five links per wheel. The kit comes with 2 links that use rod ends. A lot of us have gone with rod ends for the 2 lower lateral links. I am still using the oem bushings for the lower trailing arm. Some are using a modified after market lower trailing arm to get more tire clearance.

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    Last edited by Bob_n_Cincy; 05-25-2019 at 08:09 PM.
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    Bob, thanks for your input. I will keep it in mind during my build.

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