rustystud
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Has anyone considered using "polyurethane" bushings in their torque rods ? In the late 80's I needed bushings for my "54 REO" deuce . I didn't know anyone who sold parts at the time so I went around to the rubber industry and found a shop in Seattle who would do custom moldings. After I brought him the whole torque-rod to look at, he said "why don't you go with Polurethane" . I asked "is that possible ?" and he told me it would be easier then rubber. I thought the cost was a bit high ( I didn't know what the prices actually where for rubber ones or else I would have said yes ) . I kept looking and found "Boyce" . That's when I found out how much new rubber bushings went for. By now I really needed to move the truck as the neighbors where starting to sharpen there pitchforks. The custom rubber molding guy needed over 3 weeks to make the "Poly" ones. Boyce had theirs in stock and could ship right now. So I went with Boyce. I lost track of the molding shop, but I'm sure another one could be found. The question remains though, would it be better then the original rubber style, or just another way to waste money and time ?
I do have some questions for you "Adxavier06". Is there any rust forming on the inside of the joint? Can you sneek-a-peek past the nylon washer to see ? Also how often do you have to grease the joints ? Does the grease seem to stay inside OK ? Thanks in advance.
With all of todays advances in technology, I truly believe there has to be something better then the old rubber bushings. I have a lot of spare torque rods that need rebuilding, so maybe I'll try "Eriks" new bushings on a couple of them.
I do have some questions for you "Adxavier06". Is there any rust forming on the inside of the joint? Can you sneek-a-peek past the nylon washer to see ? Also how often do you have to grease the joints ? Does the grease seem to stay inside OK ? Thanks in advance.
With all of todays advances in technology, I truly believe there has to be something better then the old rubber bushings. I have a lot of spare torque rods that need rebuilding, so maybe I'll try "Eriks" new bushings on a couple of them.
