Front end kits
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From: Ashley Michigan
Front end kits
I know that alot if not all of you have had to have done something to your frontend. Have you gone polyurethane or regular rubber? Which do you prefer? I would like to eliminate the slack in my steering, and this will come first, then the steering box if that is loose. I've noticed that the all the rubber pieces look like originals, and are quite wore out. Which kits do you prefer?
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From: Ashley Michigan
Re: Front end kits (xfactor974)
What is the life expectancy on those delrins? I was looking at the graphite impregnated polys, they aren't supposed to squeek. are those delrins harder than poly?
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Re: Front end kits (bbeck)
My rubber bushings lasted 23 years so I stayed with them. Got a nice front end kit from Muskegon Brake for about $165.00. Fit well and my steering is very firm now. Just a tip: most kits do not come with the tie-rod adjusting sleeves for some reason. So factor that into your cost projections.
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Re: Front end kits (bbeck)
I just got the original type rubber bushing from zip for $159, I have read the others well ride a little rougher than the original type rubber bushings. Is the originals lasted this long...I won't be changing these again for a while anyway.
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Re: Front end kits (bbeck)
I got the "super" complete poly kit from VB&P, plus their springs, and a rag joint kit from MAD. I always wondered what it was like to drive a NEW '81, and now I know! :D
Very happy with the poly. A little more road noise is transmitted into the cockpit and steering wheel, but I like the feel. They don't squeak. Graphite-impregnated, and installed with gobs of Tef-Cone lube (teflon/silicone).
The VB&P kit is totally complete - even comes with the little plastic caps for the zerk fittings! Those guys rock! :seeya
Very happy with the poly. A little more road noise is transmitted into the cockpit and steering wheel, but I like the feel. They don't squeak. Graphite-impregnated, and installed with gobs of Tef-Cone lube (teflon/silicone).
The VB&P kit is totally complete - even comes with the little plastic caps for the zerk fittings! Those guys rock! :seeya
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Re: Front end kits (bbeck)
done them both many times and like the road feel of the poly. if your gonna replace frame mounts too then I would go original style. Solid mounts on engines and frame are pretty harsh after a while :cool: :cool: :cool: :chevy :seeya
