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Originally Posted by //<86TA>\\
im a little confused here, you used Solid bushings? like steel/bronze bearings? with no side to side deflection or articulation at all? thats probably the worst thing you could ever do on a 3rd or 4th gen. the arms need to deflect a little side to side or other things will start to break.
or do you mean the non-1le rubber bushings that dont have the extra room in the sleaves. the new bushings will feel better than the worn out stock ones, but in the long run dont prove much
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The moog standard replacement bushings (about $27 a pair at Advance Auto) are solid high durometer (sp?) rubber busing. Standard relacement for the 1LE. They do not make the "soft" bushing to replace what is in most firebirds/camaros.
The bushings in my car had 40K miles, and were far from worn out. No dry rot or anything. They are just too compliant with the air gap. Being so soft, they let the axle move around a lot.
The moog bushings are what is recomended for a street-car. Probably the best choice for most members that want to upgrade from the soft bushing, and don't regularly drag race their cars.
I have read over and over again where the stock lower control arms are strong enough to handle the stock v8's in f-bodies. The after market LCA's are fine if you have a modded engine, but right now, my car shows no need of a modified LCA.
See MOOG part number K6178.