thanks for the advice. I just got back to reading this. A friend that's doing a convert conversion is giving me the rod replacement off his project! He also said to maybe ask megaparts could figure out a complete package for me (close in shipping distance to Chicago).

I will call all the suggestions and see who seems the best for me (including prices with shipping).

Not going with poly bushings, heard they squeak (unless you grease them or something like that). Opinions to the contrary welcome.