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THE "10" SILVERADO · 11-10-2012, 06:19 PM

Starting to buy front end parts. Can't afford a complete kit so I'm parting it out over several months.

Was about to order some control arm bushings but I'm a little confused on what to get. I want to get poly, but I don't want the sqeaks so I looked at the "polygraphite" PST suspension makes. Heard some good reviews. Energy suspension makes poly bushings too and their black colored bushings are "polyurethane impregnated with graphite". Are these the same thing? Which is better? Of course you get what you pay for but the PST bushings are nearly double the energy and if it's the same thing I'm going to get the cheaper stuff.

Thanks.

oldblue1968chevy · 11-10-2012, 06:52 PM

Bump for ya. I need control arm (a arm) bushings too)

INSIDIOUS '86 · 11-10-2012, 08:52 PM

I have energy suspension bushings on mine. I added some zerks to the front end to keep everything greased. Not to hard with a simple drill bit and 1/4-24 tap
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THE "10" SILVERADO · 11-12-2012, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

I have energy suspension bushings on mine. I added some zerks to the front end to keep everything greased. Not to hard with a simple drill bit and 1/4-24 tap
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Went ahead and ordered some of the Energy Suspension. After looking around more polygraphite is the same thing as graphite impregnated poly, just a trademarked name.

If you don't mind me asking Insidious, how did you install the zerks? Did you just drill through the top of the a arm and tap it? I think I'd like to do that.

11-10-2012, 06:19 PM	#1
THE "10" SILVERADO Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Marble Falls, TX Posts: 1,575	PST vs. Energy Control Arm Bushings Starting to buy front end parts. Can't afford a complete kit so I'm parting it out over several months. Was about to order some control arm bushings but I'm a little confused on what to get. I want to get poly, but I don't want the sqeaks so I looked at the "polygraphite" PST suspension makes. Heard some good reviews. Energy suspension makes poly bushings too and their black colored bushings are "polyurethane impregnated with graphite". Are these the same thing? Which is better? Of course you get what you pay for but the PST bushings are nearly double the energy and if it's the same thing I'm going to get the cheaper stuff. Thanks. __________________ Michael Re-starting the neglected '77...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=425464&page=9

11-10-2012, 06:52 PM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: PST vs. Energy Control Arm Bushings Bump for ya. I need control arm (a arm) bushings too) __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

11-10-2012, 08:52 PM	#3
INSIDIOUS '86 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: washington Posts: 4,178	Re: PST vs. Energy Control Arm Bushings I have energy suspension bushings on mine. I added some zerks to the front end to keep everything greased. Not to hard with a simple drill bit and 1/4-24 tap Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 377 sbc thumpr cam autogear m23 muncie 3:73 Detroit trutrac 3''spintech prostreet mufflers xpipe 1 3/4 headers build thread !http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=577217 Iroc gauge threadhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=554511



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