I saw on here where someone was discussing these, where can I purchase some plus do they make new pins-bolts? I like the idea of them moving and greasing. Thanks
I'd recommend PST polygraphite, I've used the Energy Suspension pieces, not impressed IMHO
If you decide to go poly on the LCA, use the poly strut/brake relay rod bushings so that the entire LCA assembly is pulled forward properly on the bushing/pivot shaft assy, generally I do the entire front end in poly, with the exception of using rubber boots on all the joints (tierod/ball joint/etc) as the poly boots end up tearing/splitting
Thanks, if not attached to the upper a-arm and shocks would they move up and down easy? Reason being I'm looking to use on my race car to get easy front end movement. The stock type isn't free enough and locks that shaft to the rubber. I want it to move (with grease if need be). I like the idea of the more solid strut bar bushings too.
The poly LCA bushings press into place by hand, and rotate freely 360 degrees in the LCA bore with little to no friction/resistance (so yes, unsupported/retained by the upper arm/spindle, the LCA would just drop completely), you must retain the steel outer shell of the old rubber factory bushing in the LCA bore in order to use/install the poly, most kits supply a new set of factory style rubber LCA bushings to install, then remove the rubber bushing to retain the steel outer shell if your LCA's are bare/void of existing OEM bushings, I mention replacing the brake strut/relay rod bushings with poly units, as the OEM rubber ones "push" the LCA further back, the poly LCA bushing moves the LCA slightly forward because of it's profile vs the OEM design, if you use the OEM strut rod bushings, it splays the LCAs rearward at an angle after install, and or allows for some forward/aft movement of the LCA on the poly bushing, often resulting in excessive wear, or alignment issues, or both...often the reason poly LCA bushings get a bad rap, from installation error...
depending on the LCA pivot shaft used, and the type of poly bushing used, you may also be required to leave/install the inner steel sleeve from the OEM LCA rubber bushing on the pivot shaft