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Old 2011-08-25, 08:26 PM   #41
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Originally Posted by sperry View Post
What do you think about trying to source some rubber replacements for the top/bottom poly bushings on that AVO setup?
Just in terms of the bushing assembly performance I'd say it's worth a try, but I think finding something in the right size and also the right durometer would be a challenge. You might have to get someone to make it for you, and then price is of course the issue..

Most of your NVH with that setup though is probably being transmitted from steel arm -> poly center bushing -> crush sleeve -> chassis.. so I'm not sure changing the two locating bushings would have a big effect.

Just from looking at it I'm also not a fan of the offset in the bushing, just because you have such a thin section on one side. Not much material there to hold up under repeated shock loads. Do they advertise any durability performance for these? I'd be sort of surprised if they lasted longer than the OE bushing in real testing..
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