Re: [DML] Re: Polyurethane bushings

[mike.griese@xxxx]

Be advised that a harder bushing material will increase the
NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) of the ride. It will also
increase the impulse loads into suspension components as there 
will be less compliance in the suspension system. As Knut's 
car demonstrates, this may not be a good thing...

--
Mike
> Elvis - The OEM "donut bushings" (p/n 108912) can be had here for 
> under $5 US, but they are made of 22 year old rubber. If you go to a 
> Ford dealer and find an equivalent part, it will be better than an NOS 
> DeLorean part (probably), but it will still be rubber. The handling 
> improvements come from reducing "induced deflections", which requires 
> a stiffer material than rubber for the bushings. I would be 
> interested in finding out what the specific application is for the 
> Ford part you're referring to. I can use the cross-reference when 
> talking with urethane suppliers. Any information would be helpful.
> 
> Toby Peterson VIN 2248
> Winged1
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Elvis Nocita" <elvisnocita@xxxx> 
> wrote:
> > Hey, where's the probleme with those donut bushings ?
> > 
> > At least here in Europe simply got to a Ford dealer, pay 4 Euro a 
> piece and
> > step out.
> 
> 
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