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Old 08-28-2019, 07:28 PM   #8
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Re: Custom rebuildable shocks

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Originally Posted by Ziegelsteinfaust View Post
I personally would avoid poly bushings in a leaf sprung 4x4 that is intended to go off road. My K20 started to crack it's poly bushings after a few times of trying to be serious.

The bushings allow some deflection, and this helps off road. Poly doesn't, and can crack.

But it is up to you on how to proceed with your build since intended use means everything.
Agreed.
That's why I did not use poly on the body mounts.
But the spring bushings I decided to go poly, where typically I would stay with OE style rubber. Just decided to give them a try to firm up things.
If they don't work out, it's not a big deal for me to replace to OE style.
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