Re: A-Arm Bushings

[EICHSTEV@aol.com]

On Monday, Scotty asked:

>  Anybody installed the polyurethane bushings offered by Sport wheels??
What's
>  the difference between them and the stock rubber bushings, what would be a
>  good recomendation for a street car??

I have a set of the Sport Wheels bushings for my car and have driven two cars
before and after which had them installed.  

The results?  Better steering response and road feel. The steering feels more
precise, yet not at all harsh.  They made a VERY noticable improvement in an
'85 Coupe GT and also in an '83 ur q.  I would definately recommend them for
any 4k/80/90 car.  I believe these are made of Nylatron (moly impregnated
nylon), so they don't squeak like some others I have seen (or heard).  The
stock rubber bushings are a common source of failure, and I'm sure the
"plastic" bushings will far outlast them.

Cons?  Cost.  It seems like John is getting $55 per corner for them.  I
checked with some friends of mine in the plastics fabrication, and they
couldn't/wouldn't make them for any less.  Others may offer less expensive
sets, but I am staying with what I know works as replacing the bushings is not
something I want to get in a habit of doing.  

Usual disclaimers, blah, blah...

Steve Eiche
'87.5 Coupe GT
'82 Not So Ur q 20Vt