How good are front end urethane bushings? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Daves72'GMC · 07-03-2004, 08:28 AM

What are the pros and cons on urethane front end bushings and where can I get them for my 72' 3/4 GMC?Thank you

gonebad2 · 07-03-2004, 12:01 PM

Pro: Tighter handling, less body roll......Con: They can be squeeky and annoying. Get the ones that are impregnated with graphite. They are alot quiter. Search the net...I'm sure there are plenty of companies that offer them.

Tx Firefighter · 07-03-2004, 10:41 PM

Your truck uses steel bushings.

The only possible place to use urethane on your trucks front end is the swaybar.

7gmc2 · 07-03-2004, 10:58 PM

i have been thinking down that same road myself , and chevy duty seems to offer alot of urethane parts for these model trucks. check them out!

Tx Firefighter · 07-03-2004, 11:04 PM

junkyardjohn · 07-03-2004, 11:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tx Firefighter

Your truck uses steel bushings.

The only possible place to use urethane on your trucks front end is the swaybar.

TX. IS RIGHT---- THE ONLY PLACE FOR POLY. BUSHINGS IS THE SWAY BAR, RAD. SUPPORT BUSHINGS, OR CAB BUSHINGS .

JOHN

krue · 07-04-2004, 12:08 AM

Would that be a good reason to go with a 73 and up front suspension?

Tx Firefighter · 07-04-2004, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krue

Would that be a good reason to go with a 73 and up front suspension?

Why do people use urethane bushings? Because they are stiffer than stock rubber and don't allow flexing. Those steel bushings already do that. Believe me, the steel will be lots firmer than urethane.

Save your money for something else. Everytime I've ever used urethane stuff (mini trucks and street rods), I've been sorry I did. The car always develops more vibration in it. The rubber stuff does good insulating road vibration from you.

krue · 07-04-2004, 10:00 AM

I wasn't talking about using poly bushings, I was just wondering if you wore the steel bushing out, how would you replace it?

64fleetside · 07-04-2004, 10:36 AM

Just replaced them on mine, they simply unscrew with an impact after removing a-arms. Mine had been installed improperly, there is a tit on crossmember that is supposed to fit into the bushing shaft to locate it properly. I guess PO didn't pay attention. Brian

junkyardjohn · 07-04-2004, 11:43 AM

I HAVE REPLACED THEM ON A FEW TRUCKS, & I HAVE ALWAYS GOT A UPPER OR LOWER CONTROL ARM SHAFT KIT. IT COMES WITH THE SHAFT & THE CAPS OR BUSHINGS. THE ONLY RUBBER ON THEN WAS THE SEAL TO HOLD THE GREASE IN. THEY'RE NOT TUFF TO REPLACE, BUT IT IS A GOOD TIME TO CONCIDER REPLACING YOUR BALLJOINTS.

JOHN

krue · 07-04-2004, 12:41 PM

Thanks, that's what I wanted to know.

Ruckus · 07-04-2004, 08:15 PM

I'm working on rebuilding my frontend right now. Does anyone know offhand what size the ends of the upper/lower bushings are? Thanks

07-03-2004, 08:28 AM	#1
Daves72'GMC Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Asheville, N.C Posts: 952	How good are front end urethane bushings? What are the pros and cons on urethane front end bushings and where can I get them for my 72' 3/4 GMC?Thank you

07-03-2004, 12:01 PM	#2
gonebad2 Merciless Butcher Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: CC Nevada Posts: 1,447	Pro: Tighter handling, less body roll......Con: They can be squeeky and annoying. Get the ones that are impregnated with graphite. They are alot quiter. Search the net...I'm sure there are plenty of companies that offer them. __________________ Your Bought And Sold....I Got Your Soul!

07-03-2004, 10:41 PM	#3
Tx Firefighter Watch out for your cornhole ! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Azle, Texas Posts: 14,162	Your truck uses steel bushings. The only possible place to use urethane on your trucks front end is the swaybar. __________________ I'm on the Instagram- @Gearhead_Kevin

07-03-2004, 11:04 PM	#5
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07-04-2004, 12:08 AM	#7
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Would that be a good reason to go with a 73 and up front suspension? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-03-2004, 10:58 PM	#4
7gmc2 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Rockville Va. Posts: 260	i have been thinking down that same road myself , and chevy duty seems to offer alot of urethane parts for these model trucks. check them out!

07-04-2004, 10:00 AM	#9
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	I wasn't talking about using poly bushings, I was just wondering if you wore the steel bushing out, how would you replace it? __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-04-2004, 10:36 AM	#10
64fleetside Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: arkieland Posts: 1,070	Just replaced them on mine, they simply unscrew with an impact after removing a-arms. Mine had been installed improperly, there is a tit on crossmember that is supposed to fit into the bushing shaft to locate it properly. I guess PO didn't pay attention. Brian

07-04-2004, 11:43 AM	#11
junkyardjohn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: SOMERSET KY. Posts: 6,425	I HAVE REPLACED THEM ON A FEW TRUCKS, & I HAVE ALWAYS GOT A UPPER OR LOWER CONTROL ARM SHAFT KIT. IT COMES WITH THE SHAFT & THE CAPS OR BUSHINGS. THE ONLY RUBBER ON THEN WAS THE SEAL TO HOLD THE GREASE IN. THEY'RE NOT TUFF TO REPLACE, BUT IT IS A GOOD TIME TO CONCIDER REPLACING YOUR BALLJOINTS. JOHN __________________ junkyardjohn 69 1 TON TOW TRUCK // 84 4WD CUCV BLAZER// 85 1 TON 4WD STAKE TRUCK// 86 M1031 5/4 TON 4WD CUCV// ALOT OF OLD TRUCKS FOR ONE OLD MAN TO DRIVE. THERES ROOM FOR ALL OF GODS CREATURES RIGHT NEXT TO MY MASHED POTATOES// LIFE MEMBER OF P.E.T.A (PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS) DON'T RENT U-HAUL ALWAYS TELL THE TRUTH IT WILL AMAZE PART OF THE PEOPLE & ASTONISH THE REST

07-04-2004, 12:41 PM	#12
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,448	Thanks, that's what I wanted to know. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

07-04-2004, 08:15 PM	#13
Ruckus Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lawrence, KS Posts: 127	I'm working on rebuilding my frontend right now. Does anyone know offhand what size the ends of the upper/lower bushings are? Thanks __________________ 1971 GMC LWB 350/350--SOLD 1970 Chevy LWB 350/350--SOLD 2000 VW VR6!

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