Ok everone I have been looking around for a kit with all of the needed bushings and items like tie rod ends....

which is better

urethane bushings such as the ones mazdatrix sells

-or-

polygraphite bushings

TIA

peace

 

never even heard about polygraphite bushings ... okay ... spill it!

well, if it has anything to do with graphite, as i think of it, then i would imagine polyurethane would be a bit softer, which would make it a better choice for the street.

however, like i said, i've never heard of polygraphite ... so this is just my own speculation.

 

polyurethane bushings have a tendency to squeak, polygraphite is the same thing but with graphite impregnated in it to stop the squeeking, but its still the same material.

i have polygraphites on the Chevelle and they are nice, so i guess i'd reccomend them.

check out PST.

 

Before you run out and buy bushings, check your strut bearing.

You said the suspension was "loose as hell" under the strut tower and you heard noises whenever you turned right. For some reason everyone else said you need an idler arm bushing.

The idler arm is down beside the right side base of the engine compartment, not up near the strut tower. If it was fried you'd have sloppy steering, not hear a pop-pop-pop as you go around right turns.

It's possible the strut bearing gave up, as that would cause the MacPherson to wind up, then give, then wind up, then give, etc. causing the sound as you turn the corner.

 

Well in this case it was the idler arm bushing that went I got a new one from Napa for the time being I am also going to go with the polygraphite kit (includes all bushings, inner and outer tierod ends, lower ball joints, and a few other normal wear parts) all for about 160 plus shipping.

peace