radius bushings-poly or rubber for daily driver

[Thwak]

had death wobble. ordered the full 7 degree bushing kit. all poly of course. replaced track bar bushings and took off one radius arm and noticed c bushings are already 7 degree but radius bushings are those offset rubber kind. should i leave in the 10 degree offset rubber ones even though they are a little cracked or go with the new poly ones even though they are not offset. rubber ones in front look pretty cracked. back ones not so bad.

and what is best toe in difference. .5", 1" etc??

 

[csjr]

Do you have lifted springs in your truck? If there's no lift the poly bushings will last longer. If there's lift from 2.5" or up, you might stick with the rubber ones. Don't lube them with any petroleum based product as this accelerates their degredation. Mine didn't last long either--cracked in about a year or so.

 

[Thwak]

yes 3" lift.

 

[broncnaz]

The 10 degree bushings at the rear of the radius arms are basically to get more flex and prevent any binding they dont have much to do with the caster.
Toe setting should be between 1/16 -1/4"

 

[Thwak]

that is what i needed to know. my toe is good. i live in texas and never have needed a lot of flex. so will the poly last longer then? even with 3" front lift. 7 degree c bushings. thanks guys.

 

[blubuckaroo]

With my 2.5 lift the "C" bushings lasted twice as long as the radius arm bushings when all were poly. I startes using rubber Moog bushings in the rear because they just last longer. Probably articulate better since the're softer.