Gary,
I have installed the poly bushings in my '72 using the silicone grease
supplied with them. My restoration is not yet complete but other who have
used poly and silicone have had no problems.
Philip Buck
'72 TR6
'73 Stag
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Gary Coulter [SMTP:gcoulter@home.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2000 12:27 PM
> To: triumphs@autox.team.net
> Subject: RE: Polyurethane versus black rubber
>
> Hello 6ers!
> Everyone says that the poly is better, but I think I heard it discussed
> that
> they squeak(?) and need special lubrication.
> Is this so? What do I need to be aware of in this respect?
>
> I have a 73 tr6 which needs a front suspension rebuid which I hope to do
> myself.
> I have the suspension (off car) from a 76 parts car and planned on
> rebuilding the 76 componets and then transpanting them into the 73. Any
> tips or pointers would be appreciated !!!
> thanks!
> Gary Coulter
> TR6 CF10754U Laguna Niguel, CA
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
> > [mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Jody007@aol.com
> > Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2000 11:12 AM
> > To: Creigtrium@aol.com; triumphs@autox.team.net
> > Subject: Re: Polyurethane versus black rubber
> >
> >
> >
> > <<What is the difference between polyurethane bushings and stock
> > (black rubber)bushings? Is one better than the other? If so, why?>>
> >
> > About 10 years!! Poly much better.
> >
> > <<On the one set of polyurethane bushings that I bought, the cost
> > was higher than stock bushings. Is this common for all
> > polyurethane versus rubber?>>
> >
> > YES!! and worth it.
> > Nice to have some Triumph chat again.
> >
> >
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