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Urethane bushings #694100 02/07/06 11:11 PM
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oewii Offline OP
Getting the Wheeling Fever
I'm looking for urethane bushings for my '88 Monty. Specifically for the leaf springs. I saw that DonH has some Prothane bushings, but haven't had luck finding any. If you have a part number, that'd be cool. Will bushings from any other vehicle fit?

Thanks for the help.


1988 montero
31X10.50X15 Pro Comp A/Ts on 15X8 Rock Crawler 97s
Weber conversion with carter fuel pump. Roof rack in progress.
Re: Urethane bushings [Re: oewii] #694101 02/07/06 11:31 PM
Anonymous
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wouldnt you want the extra give of ruber on a 4x4 rig.

Re: Urethane bushings #694102 02/08/06 12:24 AM
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powerRam50 Offline
Body Damage is Cool
i just put oem mitsu bushings on last month and i wish i wiuld of found poly instead.i feel like it was almost a waist.for being oem they fit like <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" />


87 dodge power ram 50,35" tires,5 1/2" total lift,4.6 gears,lockers front and rear,Rancho RS5000's,custom front bumper,custom rock sliders,cct extended diff breathers,75 amp alt(40 amp stock),thorely header,K&N,wheeled hard...
Re: Urethane bushings [Re: powerRam50] #694103 02/08/06 12:47 AM
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Kevin C Offline
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I just did mine on my Raider and they seemed fine. What didn't you like about yours? For sure mine were better than the 300,000 mile remenants I took out. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/drunk.gif" alt="" />

Kevin


87 Turbo Intercooled Raider, roller cam, torsen rear diff, LSD front diff, lockup auto with modified converter, V6 brakes, low transfer case gears...
Re: Urethane bushings [Re: Kevin C] #694104 02/08/06 02:21 AM
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powerRam50 Offline
Body Damage is Cool
they just seamed real loose fitting in the frame and in the springs.plus i had to cut some of them becouse they were to long to fit they stuck out but were touching in the middle if that makes since.there is also 2 diferant part numbers one for the uppers and one for the lowers but they all mesured the same when i got them,but had the correct #'s.i also had to cut the lip off the lowers but that was probaly from using the toyota shackles.and these were bought at a mitsu dealer.


87 dodge power ram 50,35" tires,5 1/2" total lift,4.6 gears,lockers front and rear,Rancho RS5000's,custom front bumper,custom rock sliders,cct extended diff breathers,75 amp alt(40 amp stock),thorely header,K&N,wheeled hard...
Re: Urethane bushings [Re: powerRam50] #694105 02/08/06 06:58 AM
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dylanb Offline
Wheeler
I had some fit problems with a factory mitsu UCA bushing a little while back too.......not a lot of fun


85 4x4 Pickup, 267K, 4d55 Conversion, Sway-A-Ways, Dual Batteries
Re: Urethane bushings [Re: oewii] #694106 02/08/06 07:30 AM
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Kevin C Offline
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The one issue with the polyurathane is some people have complained about them squeaking. IMHO the rubber holds up just fine, wont squeak and rides a bit smoother.

Kevin


87 Turbo Intercooled Raider, roller cam, torsen rear diff, LSD front diff, lockup auto with modified converter, V6 brakes, low transfer case gears...
Re: Urethane bushings [Re: Kevin C] #694107 02/08/06 07:43 AM
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Oyaji_Jon Offline
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I like my poly's, but my oe's were shot and replacement ones were 3 times the price of poly's I got (thanks LordTrunks).


73
-Jon
KJ6GVM

As seen on Expedition with TX plates: VEGETARIAN - An old Indian word for poor hunter

Grampa's Trooper
1974 FJ40
1987 FJ60
Re: Urethane bushings [Re: Oyaji_Jon] #694108 02/08/06 11:18 AM
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JAVYPRO Offline
Body Damage is Cool
I'm also in need of the bushings, part number anyone for those urethane? Is it true that they skweek?


88 red Montero with the Dakar Special Edition decals, 438,000 miles (As of 7/23/2012) some occational blue puffing but still strong and counting!!! I am going ppsshhh (turbo), Stay tuned =) ...
Re: Urethane bushings [Re: Oyaji_Jon] #694109 02/08/06 12:11 PM
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powerRam50 Offline
Body Damage is Cool
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I like my poly's, but my oe's were shot and replacement ones were 3 times the price of poly's I got (thanks LordTrunks).

just out of curiosity how much were your poly?i paid 50 bucks to get my oem's the next day.


87 dodge power ram 50,35" tires,5 1/2" total lift,4.6 gears,lockers front and rear,Rancho RS5000's,custom front bumper,custom rock sliders,cct extended diff breathers,75 amp alt(40 amp stock),thorely header,K&N,wheeled hard...
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