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Replacing My Rear Spring Cushions..

Posted: 11/13/16 2:18am Message 1 of 7
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Vette(s): 1972 T Top, Mille Miglia Red, auto, ac, power windows, power steering, tilt/tele, power brakes, black leather..
Guys I have a question,
Should I replace my rear spring cushions with Polyurethane or Rubber.?
The your comments on either would be appreciated.
 
 
John
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Re: Replacing My Rear Spring Cushions..

Posted: 11/13/16 1:28pm Message 2 of 7
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Vette(s): 1973 Orange Metallic Coupe (orig owner), L82, 4 spd (WR), PS, (A/C & PW (I installed from wrecked 73)), leather, AM/FM Stereo, ran with '65 FI unit earlier & will again some day. 2023 Accelerate Yellow HTC Stingray
My guess is the handling improvement would be marginal at best with a commensurate harshness in ride.

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Posted: 11/14/16 5:26am Message 3 of 7
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Rubber is the way to go!!

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Posted: 11/14/16 6:21am Message 4 of 7
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This is a never ending disscussion, I went back and forth on this and visited many forums,  there are pros and cons no matter which way you go,  I was sure I was gonna go rubber then ended up poly, and can't even remember why I decided to go poly, so good luck

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Posted: 11/14/16 8:34am Message 5 of 7
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If you are looking for handling improvement, the low hanging fruit is replacing control arm bushings, roll bar end links and frame mounts, and strut rod bushings. For more neutral handling, put a 1.125" front roll bar on and a 7/16" rear bar on. ( small block)

Of course these mods will all increase ride harshness.

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Re: Replacing My Rear Spring Cushions..

Posted: 11/19/16 5:57pm Message 6 of 7
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Guys,
Thanks for all your constructive comments, I wasn't specifically after any improvement in handling it was just that my rubber bushes are pretty much crushed and I was thinking of going for Poly as they don't seem to crush, also my car sits low because of lower profile [235/60] tires so I thought poly bushes might raise the rear a little..

Re: Replacing My Rear Spring Cushions..

Posted: 11/20/16 7:51pm Message 7 of 7
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Vette(s): 1973 Orange Metallic Coupe (orig owner), L82, 4 spd (WR), PS, (A/C & PW (I installed from wrecked 73)), leather, AM/FM Stereo, ran with '65 FI unit earlier & will again some day. 2023 Accelerate Yellow HTC Stingray
Your rear spring should be flat to a slight positive arch when it's sitting on the pavement.  If it has a negative arch, then it's time to replace it.

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