[DML] Re: Polyurethane bushings

["Toby Peterson" <tobyp@xxxx>]

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.