I have been trying to find a source for maverick poly bushings does any one have a good source for these bushings leaf spring upper and lower control arms idler arm strut rod any info would greatly help thank you.
Do not use poly strut rod bushings. I don't know why they even make them. They are way too stiff and force the strut rod to flex instead of the bushing. The strut rods were not designed for this, and they will break within 15,000 miles, causing total loss of control. I don't care what anyone comes after me and says - don't use them, ever. You didn't state what you use this car for, but personally, I wouldn't use poly bushings on anything on a street car. They're noisy, harsh and annoying, I've gone back to all rubber on my car.
I just put a set of new bushing in my '72, made from something called MIDOLYNE. Supposed to be durable like poly, but not squeeky and harsh. Has more give to it like the rubber ones. Bought them from Laurel Mountain Mustang.
I have poly on my sway bar links, lower control arm and rear spring bushings. They are well greased and usually don't squeak. More than anything the rear bushings groan. I also have Street or Track adjustable strut rods and OpenTracker roller spring perches. I am really impressed with both of these. Well worth the money.
I have been running polygraphites from PST ... very quiet. The graphite keeps the polyurethane lubed. Broke a strut arm, too. Luckily it was at 5 mph going over a speed bump. Wrenched the steering wheel right out of my grip. At 40 mph it would have been ugly ... the car would have gone into oncoming traffic. I will second that you want rubber bushings with stock strut arms. I saw a good tech article somewhere on making strut arms with clevis joints. Can't remember where though.
Definitely don't use polyurethane strut rod bushings! Moog make direct replacement strut rod bushing kits that are one of the best I've seen. TCI makes a beautiful kit that uses a pivoting ball with adjustable socket that I plan to purchase.
Dont care for urethane bushings anywhere on a street car. These cars thump,rattle and bang enough on their own without making it worse. I use top of the line Moog parts for all my vehicles and customers if available. Tried them all over the years and Moog stands alone IMO.
I agree. You have to constantly lube them and most of the bushings on our cars are designed to twist as well to some degree and urethane's stiffness just puts more stress on the hard to find metal parts. ie: strut rods, shackles, etc.
