Re: [AMC-list] 68 Javelin upper control arm bushings

[wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Note, I did mention we have some crappy, very crappy roads here after the violent temp swings we had this winter. Potholes inside of potholes. The American is still the best riding car we have. It takes a really bad hit to even jar the car. Where as the Jeeps and Altimas thump and bang at every one. 
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-----Original Message-----
From: Frank Swygert <farna@xxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 04 Jun 2010 22:09:12 
To: <amc-list@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [AMC-list] 68 Javelin upper control arm bushings

Well, poly bushings are harder and transmit more road vibration to the inside of the car. On a smooth road you won't notice a lot of difference, but on rough roads or hitting pot holes you certainly will notice a much harder ride. I could feel a jar every time I hit a hard bump when I had poly strut rod bushings. Control arm bushings won't be quite as bad.

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Date: Fri, 4 Jun 2010 22:49:29 +0000
From:wrambler242@xxxxxxxxxxx

I don't know what you guys do to your cars when you put the poly. Bushings in and get a "harsh ride" but I can assure you my Americans ride is not "harsh". In fact it has a better ride than any of the other vehicles I drive.
    Harsh is the last word I would say about mine!
    Come go for a ride.
I'll prove it on some of the crappiest roads in the nation!

My car has poly bushings Gabriel classic gas shocks. 205/60/15 tires up front.

     I will admit that I did use Raamat sound deadener in it and add new carpet that really added to the comfort levels.

    The in tank fuel pump mod was also a noise killer, again well worth the work.

    By the time I get the good mods sorted out from the worthless ones I'll probably be to old to remember them.

     Anyway, to poly bushings and harsh ride, I say "horsehockey" "B.S.".  I mean that in the kindest way. Not picking at all to each his own.


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