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Old 2007-05-04, 10:00 AM   #25
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Originally Posted by bruspeed View Post
I install the new shocks in the back, the donor cars rear springs (stiffer than Netti's) and get her lined up, we had also pressed in the poly bushings in the rear lower control arms. The donor rear end was in, fully assembled and ready to rock.
Beware of poly bushings in rear control arms. Because they are typically much stiffer, they don't allow for proper free articulation of the rear axle during body roll. Suspension friction/bind and snap oversteer at the grip limits usually results.

The factory RLCA bushings on stick axle cars are rubber for a reason - they deflect and allow for proper articulation.
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