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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by SkysTheLimit, Jan 24, 2007.

  1. Jan 24, 2007
    SkysTheLimit

    SkysTheLimit Member

    Bend, OR
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    Getting ready to put new bushings in my springs and shackles. I currently have poly bushings, but I've heard that I'll get way better flex if I run the stock rubber bushings. Anyone know any info about this, and know how noticeable the difference is? Is running rubber over poly gonna take me from like 600 to 615 on the RTI score, or is it gonna be pretty noticeable, like 600 to 700 RTI? (these are theoretical, I don't know what my jeep RTI's). Anyway, let me know if I should just put the poly in or if I should buy some rubber ones to put in there. My rig is 90% off-road, so I don't care if poly rides better on the street, it's my off-road toy, and I tow it. Thanks.
     
  2. Jan 24, 2007
    jpflat2a

    jpflat2a what's that noise?

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    I don't think it matters .
    I run poly, no rubber to squish out or go bad.
    don't see how you're gonna get more flex out of rubber.
    the thickness of the rubber around the sleeve is WAY less than 1/8".
     
  3. Jan 25, 2007
    jeepen

    jeepen Member

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    :iagree:
     
  4. Jan 25, 2007
    SkysTheLimit

    SkysTheLimit Member

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    Thanks for the help guys, the poly's are going in, then.
     
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