Bushing suggestions?
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From: Slidell Louisiana
Bushing suggestions?
I am getting ready for my Dana 44 install and the procedure looks pretty straight forward. I am replacing the 3 oil seals on the diff, and the U-joints.
So I was thinking that since my car just his 70k that I should replace the bushings while I am under there.
I have two questions for the forum members:
1. What are your recommendations for bushings ie what is the best bang for the buck/handling improvement for a daily driver? I know that there are compromises that need to be made for a daily driver in regards to noise and ride quality.
2. Is there something else I should do while I have the A$$end of the car apart?
Thanks, I appreciate all of the information that the forum has giving me.
Mike
So I was thinking that since my car just his 70k that I should replace the bushings while I am under there.
I have two questions for the forum members:
1. What are your recommendations for bushings ie what is the best bang for the buck/handling improvement for a daily driver? I know that there are compromises that need to be made for a daily driver in regards to noise and ride quality.
2. Is there something else I should do while I have the A$$end of the car apart?
Thanks, I appreciate all of the information that the forum has giving me.
Mike
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From: Connectivette
I just had my diff out to replace it's clutchpack. While I was in there I replace all of the u-joints and added poly bushings to the ....
Carrier to frame
Camber strut bushings.
I found I had alot of slop in my camber struts at the nuckle after I disconnected the struts from the carrier.
The grounds are again filled with snow so I am un-able to really get on it in the corners but from the test ride I took last Friday night I could tel you that it made a big difference in my car.
Carrier to frame
Camber strut bushings.
I found I had alot of slop in my camber struts at the nuckle after I disconnected the struts from the carrier.
The grounds are again filled with snow so I am un-able to really get on it in the corners but from the test ride I took last Friday night I could tel you that it made a big difference in my car.
