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az_240 · 06-27-2010, 02:18 PM

If you have an s14 forget it.... Unless you have a way to cut and correct the angle of the shock mount like the R14.

I had them on my s14... after grinding them down for clearance they would still bind and made my car handle like shit. Even with a spherical in there I believe the angle still messes with handling.

The weight difference is noticable but not a huge deal.

Poly bushings are a nice upgrade if you trim the sides down to keep them from binding when you tighten them and keep them lubed(zerk fittings).

Edit: I take this back... Def is right.... poly bushings are horrible when installed in the uprights because they just create too much friction to let the sleeves rotate when the suspension travels. Might as well keep OEM rubber or go spherical.

06-27-2010, 02:18 PM	#5
az_240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Phx Posts: 3,097 Trader Rating: (41)	If you have an s14 forget it.... Unless you have a way to cut and correct the angle of the shock mount like the R14. I had them on my s14... after grinding them down for clearance they would still bind and made my car handle like shit. Even with a spherical in there I believe the angle still messes with handling. The weight difference is noticable but not a huge deal. Poly bushings are a nice upgrade if you trim the sides down to keep them from binding when you tighten them and keep them lubed(zerk fittings). Edit: I take this back... Def is right.... poly bushings are horrible when installed in the uprights because they just create too much friction to let the sleeves rotate when the suspension travels. Might as well keep OEM rubber or go spherical. Last edited by az_240; 06-30-2014 at 03:33 AM..