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Discussion in '308/328' started by robo330, Jul 28, 2015.

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  1. robo330

    robo330 Formula Junior

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    Karl Robertson
    #1 robo330, Jul 28, 2015
    I am looking to replace the Sway Bar / Anti-roll Bar bushes on my 1985 308 QV. What is the difference between the "Red / Orange" bushes and the Black ones? Any changes to the durometer of the "rubber" material? My car has only done 29 K but I would like to change them. Appreciate your input.
     
  2. Alden

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    #2 Alden, Jul 28, 2015
    Red/Orange are usually some kind of poly bushing, the black ones are rubber.

    Poly is stiffer/harder, so it is supposed to tighten up the handling, some say they "squeak" or are noisy in some other way and somewhat harsh in the ride department though.

    Black rubber is OEM on most cars and is usually fine unless you are going to track it and are looking for every ounce of performance from the suspension.

    Clean everything well, lube with proper material and torque per factory specs when you do the install.

    FWIW, I put new standard rubber sway bar bushings and links on my Jag at 75K miles and the difference in handling was phenomenal. Drives like a new car now.
    Alden
     

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