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*lakeroadster* · 12-30-2009, 08:32 AM

I was on the urethane band wagon about 20 years ago and used them on the rear suspension on a '72 Chevy Nova I restored back about 20 years ago. Also used them on my Model A four link and Model T Hairpins.

Having used both rubber and urethane I prefer OEM style rubber mounts. That is what I used when I rebuilt the trailing arms and panhard bar on my C10 last year and when I replaced the rear springs on my '69 Camaro about 3 years ago.

In my experience the urethane transmits a lot more road noise through the suspension pieces and into the frame and thus makes for a harsher / noisier ride.

I would rather trade the slight disadvantage in handling for a less harsh more peaceful ride.

My 2 cents.....

12-30-2009, 08:32 AM	#8
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Rubber or urethane trailing arm bushings? I was on the urethane band wagon about 20 years ago and used them on the rear suspension on a '72 Chevy Nova I restored back about 20 years ago. Also used them on my Model A four link and Model T Hairpins. Having used both rubber and urethane I prefer OEM style rubber mounts. That is what I used when I rebuilt the trailing arms and panhard bar on my C10 last year and when I replaced the rear springs on my '69 Camaro about 3 years ago. In my experience the urethane transmits a lot more road noise through the suspension pieces and into the frame and thus makes for a harsher / noisier ride. I would rather trade the slight disadvantage in handling for a less harsh more peaceful ride. My 2 cents..... Last edited by lakeroadster; 12-30-2009 at 08:37 AM.