axle upper arm bushings

bcmaxx · Nov 14, 2008

I cannot seem to keep stock rubber bushings in my axle for any length of time. I'm pretty sure its because I am not running flex joints. I do however have four to install whenever I get my lower arms back from bds warranty. Its it recommended to stick with rubber? moog shows a poly replacement, bad idea? thanks!

89xj · Nov 14, 2008

bcmaxx said:
I cannot seem to keep stock rubber bushings in my axle for any length of time.

is the bushing tearing or coming out of the axle mount.

if its coming out of the mount, are you pressing it in deep enough?

bcmaxx · Nov 14, 2008

89xj said:
is the bushing tearing or coming out of the axle mount.

if its coming out of the mount, are you pressing it in deep enough?

Keep tearing the sleeves from the bushing, and then wallowing out the bushing

89xj · Nov 14, 2008

poly would be worse.

i would say you need a flex joint at the other end.

how about a little more info on your suspension set up.

bcmaxx · Nov 14, 2008

89xj said:
poly would be worse.

i would say you need a flex joint at the other end.

how about a little more info on your suspension set up.

re4.5 with bds adjustables upper and lower, I have 4 new flex ends to install, should I just keep with rubber?

89xj · Nov 14, 2008

bcmaxx said:
re4.5 with bds adjustables upper and lower, I have 4 new flex ends to install, should I just keep with rubber?

yes, even though your putting on flex joints, rubber will cushion better and you dont have to keep them constantly lubed like poly, or they will squeek.

bcmaxx · Nov 14, 2008

89xj said:
yes, even though your putting on flex joints, rubber will cushion better and you dont have to keep them constantly lubed like poly, or they will squeek.

thanks!, I forgot about the squeeking thing, I made the mistake of poly shackle bushings. drive a guy batty!

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