What Bushings to Run?

[Det_Riot]

Hey guys, I just picked up some hpm megabite jr upper and lower control arms for my 94 mustang and want to install them this weekend. The only thing holding me back is the need of new upper control arm bushings. I'm kind of lost in if I should be running oem rubber style bushings or should I order some polyurethane bushings? The car is only a weekend cruiser/occasional track time so ride quality can be sacrificed!

[black88coupe]

Hey guys, I just picked up some hpm megabite jr upper and lower control arms for my 94 mustang and want to install them this weekend. The only thing holding me back is the need of new upper control arm bushings. I'm kind of lost in if I should be running oem rubber style bushings or should I order some polyurethane bushings? The car is only a weekend cruiser/occasional track time so ride quality can be sacrificed!

I don't know of any rubber aftermarket bushings for that setup. I've only seen poly replacement bushings.

[Det_Riot]

I don't know of any rubber aftermarket bushings for that setup. I've only seen poly replacement bushings.

I thought on the uppers, the oem bushing sleeve was retained? Therefore replacing that bushing with an oem replacement unit?

[black88coupe]

I thought on the uppers, the oem bushing sleeve was retained? Therefore replacing that bushing with an oem replacement unit?

Are you talking axle bushings or CA bushings? FOMOCO makes a rubber bushing that's stiffer than what is in there originally. Basically, a "police car" or heavy duty rubber bushing.

[Det_Riot]

I think Axle bushings. These are the upper arms that I have. http://www.livernoismotorsports.com/...1073-large.jpg The only bushing that goes in it is on the axle side correct?

[black88coupe]

Is this what your looking for?

http://www.maximummotorsports.com/st...d77c5256c0344d

[Det_Riot]

Yeah, Should I be running those rubber style or polyurethane like these? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ENS-4-3167R/

[black88coupe]

Poly bushings would be easier to install. Especially with the rear still in the car. You'll have to burn the old bushings out.

[soap]

You'll have to burn the old bushings out.

Not true, that method is way more difficult (and a mess). They are very easy to remove by pressing them out.......yes while the axle is installed under the car.

--Joe

[black88coupe]

Not true, that method is way more difficult (and a mess). They are very easy to remove by pressing them out.......yes while the axle is installed under the car.

--Joe

True, it is messy. I'm saying to do that IF you don't have the press. You are correct that using the press is easy.