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Old 09-07-2013, 10:39 PM   #11
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Default Re: Hard plastic spring bushings squeak

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Originally Posted by BILLF/TRF View Post
I am wondering if anyone has experience using both the rubber bushings and the nylon or poly bushings? Do the rubber bushings--especially when new, tend to give the car a "stiffer" ride compared to others? I have the rubber bushings and I have a very stiff suspension. Wondering if it could be due to the bushings?
Bill, I haven't used both, but I'd guess that one type of bushing would not be distinguishable from another based on the stiffness of the ride. Wgat yiou might see is more sway from one to another, but it's the springs and shocks that determine the stiffness of the ride.

I'd think a more likely cause of your stiff ride would be your houdaille shocks are froze up. Check them and have them rebuilt and you're good to go.
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