Poly vs. Solid Mounts
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Instructor
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From: Hillsborough NJ
Poly vs. Solid Body Mounts
According to zwede's writeup for rubber body mount conversion for 68-72, the rubber mounts raise the body by 3/8". I'm assuming that the same body lift will be achieved for the poly mounts. Is this the case? I wouldn't mind the lift on my jeep (bigger tires 
), but for my 68, I'll loose 3/8" ground clearance when I have to lower the suspension. 
If so, I'll probably stick with the solid mounts.
), but for my 68, I'll loose 3/8" ground clearance when I have to lower the suspension. If so, I'll probably stick with the solid mounts.
Last edited by jamesx0; Feb 28, 2005 at 09:36 PM.
Drifting
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From: Canberra AUSTRALIA
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Originally Posted by jamesx0
According to zwede's writeup for rubber body mount conversion for 68-72, the rubber mounts raise the body by 3/8". I'm assuming that the same body lift will be achieved for the poly mounts. Is this the case? I wouldn't mind the lift on my jeep (bigger tires ), but for my 68, I'll loose 3/8" ground clearance when I have to lower the suspension. If so, I'll probably stick with the solid mounts.
), but for my 68, I'll loose 3/8" ground clearance when I have to lower the suspension. If so, I'll probably stick with the solid mounts.Does anyone make a retro kit for 70-72 Model vettes that addresses this?
Burning Brakes
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From: roanoke va
i have read this topic several times on the forum and never chimed in.
but the more i think about it it looks like to me it may cause problems with fiberglass cracking around the bumpers. there are no provisions for the fiberglass to give during the little bit of movement between the body and the frame. soild mounts will not allow the body to move on the frame near as much as the rubber mounts would move. i dont know if anyone else feels this way or has thought about it. just my 2 cents worth. wilson
but the more i think about it it looks like to me it may cause problems with fiberglass cracking around the bumpers. there are no provisions for the fiberglass to give during the little bit of movement between the body and the frame. soild mounts will not allow the body to move on the frame near as much as the rubber mounts would move. i dont know if anyone else feels this way or has thought about it. just my 2 cents worth. wilson
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From: Wildwood IL
Originally Posted by lostpatrolman
So are you saying that if the aluminum spacers are replaced with rubber or poly that the body will sit 3/8 higher then stock?
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