i have had people tell me not to install poly bushings as it makes the ride too harsh and then i hear the opposite....which is it guys...i know it will increase handling alot but how does the ride feel?
thanks

 

I have poly components all around. Road noise will increase dramatically as well as road vibrations but handling will also increase can take corners a lot better almost no body roll you will feel a big diffrence over rubber. You have to decide which is better for you, comfort or performance, you can't have the best of both.

 

i noticed a ride change just by putting in a poly trans mount, i like it though. i'd say keep the rubber for the street, how often are you driving at the limit on the street? rarely

 

Over the past two weeks I've replaced all my bushings from the torque arm back with poly or polygraphite, I don't notice a road noise increase, but if you hit a crack in the road or a small animal, you'll definately hear the difference. But I think the handling increase is worth the noise, and this is on my daily driver. Plus, all the joints have grease fittings now, where my stock rubber ones didn't.

 

you don't need to grease rubber bushings. one problem with poly on the street is that you have to remember to lube all the bushings or you'll end up with a bound up suspension. you will get a significantly harsher ride.

 

Ahh, that'd explain why they didn't have grease fittings.

I shot em with white lithium spray grease a couple times to quiet them down.. seemed to work. But I'm much happier with zerk-equipped poly bushings.