I'll be ordering full poly bushings for my project in the near future and wanted to get the advice and input of others who have installed and run them.
Are all poly bushings the same? I presume the material used by different brands is all the same, aside from differing colors and molds/shapes/etc... Any reason to favor one brand over another?
Siberian's site is pretty handy for searching by your vehicle's VIN #, but their UCA and LCA bushings have the outer steel shell, which I've read are a bear to press/punch out. The PolyTuff UCA and LCA bushings offered by Luso seem to re-use the already pressed in steel shells and some are split, seemingly making install much easier. Is there any trade off in long term reliability/durability in exchange for the easier installation?
https://lusooverland.com/polytuff/
www.polytuff.com.au
I've also noticed Luso offers the PolyTuff idler bushings, are they the best option when rebuilding the idler? I've an ADD chromoly kingpin ready to go, but Toasty recently mentioned on IG that the poly bushings tend to last longer than the bronze bushings in the kit.
Has anyone ever bothered using the poly shields on ball joints or idler/pitman arms? I see they're offered by Lee Knowles(123hotchef), who seems to be pretty knowledgeable/well regarded on the UK L200/Triton/Pajero forums.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/mitsubishi...655600?hash=item4b60ec71f0:g:baQAAOSwKptclUSx
I've asked before about the poly CV boot kits from Milner in the UK, nobody had any experience at the time and with OEM boots getting expensive, and potentially stiff with age, I'm strongly tempted to give them a shot. The 'Team Overland' guys seem to have had pretty good luck with them on their Youtube channel.
www.milneroffroad.com
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Has anyone found a source for poly diff/transmission/transfer case mounts?
Realize I'm asking a bunch of seemingly overly detailed questions, and I'm sure nearly any poly bushing would be a sizable improvement upon the long worn out OEM rubber bits. However, I'm hoping to learn from the mistakes or lessons of others. All the bushings cost about the same, but many are a hassle to replace, so I'd love to save myself the hassle of repeating dirty/difficult/tedious jobs to replace such cheap parts and just do them once and properly.
As always, thanks!
Are all poly bushings the same? I presume the material used by different brands is all the same, aside from differing colors and molds/shapes/etc... Any reason to favor one brand over another?
Siberian's site is pretty handy for searching by your vehicle's VIN #, but their UCA and LCA bushings have the outer steel shell, which I've read are a bear to press/punch out. The PolyTuff UCA and LCA bushings offered by Luso seem to re-use the already pressed in steel shells and some are split, seemingly making install much easier. Is there any trade off in long term reliability/durability in exchange for the easier installation?
https://lusooverland.com/polytuff/
PolyTuff Automotive Parts | Polyurethane Bushes & Suspension
Designed and manufactured in Australia, PolyTuff's range of polyurethane suspension components and bushings exceed OEM specifications for both durability and performance. PolyTuff suspension bushes will dramatically improve the overall handling of 4X4s, Sedans, Wagons and Sports Cars.
www.polytuff.com.au
I've also noticed Luso offers the PolyTuff idler bushings, are they the best option when rebuilding the idler? I've an ADD chromoly kingpin ready to go, but Toasty recently mentioned on IG that the poly bushings tend to last longer than the bronze bushings in the kit.
Has anyone ever bothered using the poly shields on ball joints or idler/pitman arms? I see they're offered by Lee Knowles(123hotchef), who seems to be pretty knowledgeable/well regarded on the UK L200/Triton/Pajero forums.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/mitsubishi...655600?hash=item4b60ec71f0:g:baQAAOSwKptclUSx
I've asked before about the poly CV boot kits from Milner in the UK, nobody had any experience at the time and with OEM boots getting expensive, and potentially stiff with age, I'm strongly tempted to give them a shot. The 'Team Overland' guys seem to have had pretty good luck with them on their Youtube channel.
Front Drive Shaft CV Boot Inner / Outer (Polyurethane) for MITSUBISHI PAJERO 3.5L Petrol - 5 door - 11/1993 to 2/2000
A MOR designed polyurethane cv boot set (One drive shaft)DescriptionTwo Polyurethane cv boots complete with grease and fitting clips (In our trademark Orange)Features1. Superior oil & grease repelling properties over conventional rubber boots2.
www.milneroffroad.com
Has anyone found a source for poly diff/transmission/transfer case mounts?
Realize I'm asking a bunch of seemingly overly detailed questions, and I'm sure nearly any poly bushing would be a sizable improvement upon the long worn out OEM rubber bits. However, I'm hoping to learn from the mistakes or lessons of others. All the bushings cost about the same, but many are a hassle to replace, so I'd love to save myself the hassle of repeating dirty/difficult/tedious jobs to replace such cheap parts and just do them once and properly.
As always, thanks!
