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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 10:31 AM
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Which are better poly or stock bushings for a front sway bar? any opinions?
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 11:08 AM
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Rubber works. Urethane does do too. You'll not notice a difference in the car's handling with either unless this is a track-only car, in which case you should be using solid joints. The rubber will be quieter in all conditions. Urethane may squeek.
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Thanks gerry i will go with the rubber, she wont be at the track much.
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Poly bushings from Street Specialty that are made for our stock brackets are the best! I will try to find the guy's phone number for anyone interested.
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From an originality standpoint the stock rubber is correct. It seems most bushings in the aftermarket today are poly.
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Old Apr 3, 2009 | 02:40 PM
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FWIW, you don't have to track you car to enjoy improvements offered by high perf bits, but I wouldn't bother with poly if you don't already have poly CA bushings, in which case it would then be worth something to you.

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