A-Arm bushing replacement
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Instructor
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Alice Texas
A-Arm bushing replacement
I recently picked up a 1970 coupe and noticed the rubber bushings are cracked and weathered and the tie rods look like they are ready for replacement. The car still drives straight without any knocks or banging.
Any input on the energy suspension bushing kits or should I just go with Moog parts to keep it closer to stock? It is not a show car, but don't want to devalue it either.
Any input on the energy suspension bushing kits or should I just go with Moog parts to keep it closer to stock? It is not a show car, but don't want to devalue it either.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: McGrady NC
St. Jude Donor '15-'16
For a car hat you intend to drive occasionally and enjoy I would recommend Moog stock replacements. If you ever decide to sell it I think that most potential owners would rather have a stock suspension as opposed to such modifications. If you are going to keep it for a long time then the decision is totally yours.
Instructor
Joined: Oct 2010
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I went with MOOG for tie rod ends and ball joints, went with poly for the bushings. Had a alignment shop press out and install the bushing. Very happy with the way it turned out and the improvement to the steering is amazing.
Ron
Ron
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From: Alta Loma CA
Used cheap kit about 15 years and 15000 miles ago. Bushings shot and 1 ball joint gone as well as 2 tie rod ends. Did Moog ball joints and poly bushings this time. So far so good. Moog all the way if your staying stock.
Racer
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Palmer Alaska
Bought MOOG for all the front end parts but went POLY on A Arm bushings. Use is not the only enemy of rubber. Dry rot and frankly if you have to store the car in the cold ever....From all the forum posts poly seems the best material providing better handling and longevity. Most say no impact to ride quality.
