What bushings to replace?

MTboatguy

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I am going to rebuild the front end on my 1991 F250 and was wondering, what bushings I should replace in addition to the hard parts I am going to install. Anybody out there have a suggestion? I will be upgrading to poly bushings, but I have not rebuilt one of these before and just wanted to double check before ordering the bushing kit.
 

RogersJetboat454

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Re: What bushings to replace?

At this point all of them are most likely in a state of various decomposition.
If you are up to it, replace every one you physically can. The poly bushings will stiffen things up, just be aware poly bushings can squeak pretty good, and may drive you crazy if your not a fan of squeaks.
 

rbh

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Re: What bushings to replace?

While you can get the poly bushings with the inpregnated graphite to quite the squeak, I would go back to the OEM rubber for the flexability.
 
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