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Old 08-06-2021, 05:49 PM   #4
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Re: Old (steel) or new (rubber) upper and lower control arm bushings?

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Originally Posted by theastronaut View Post
I like the older style bushings, especially on a lowered truck. They're smaller OD for more ground clearance and don't wear out or go soft/degrade like the rubber bushings do. They should deflect less to hold the alignment better as well.
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While the newer 73-87 style bushings are easier to get, I prefer the earlier ones if/when possible to use them.
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