Swapping rubber body mount bushings to Polyurethane

[kat]

I want to swap my squished rubber body mount bushings for Polyurethane. My questions are who has the best kit and is it suggested to oil/grease the Polyurethane bushings to prevent squeaks?? I have a 3 inch body lift if that matters. Thanks

 

[bronconut73]

Daystar and Energy Suspension practically run the industry.
Having said that, Daystar is more off road oriented.

I would call Duff's first though. They were the first vendor I ever saw selling poly body bushings.

 

[sykanr0ng]

I would expect less squeaking from body mounts than from spring bushings which cycle through a range of motion as the Bronco moves.

 

[KeithKinPhx]

I changed out my old rubbers for the WH body lift. When I called to ask about lubrication between body and poly the first time they said nothing needed. I called back about a separate issue and the other technician said to lube with Prothane Super Grease.

Stuff ain't cheap.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004JMEC0E/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[kat]

Thanks, I will go with no grease....I tend to agree with them not moving so no need for lube. I just remember putting in some poly bushing in a older Ford and they squeaked, but they were in the leafspring...

 

[KeithKinPhx]

My wife says a little lube never hurt. Just saying. Lubed mine and no squeaky. Would hate to get on the road and hear a squeak and wish I had lubed it.

 

[JT3357]

I have poly body bushings on an off topic ride (57 Chevy). I did not grease them and they do not squeak. Poly suspension bushing need to be lubed with the appropriate grease.

 

[spap]

I think if body mounts were speaking. Haaa they might be a problem, they should be tight and no room to move.
But a lil dab never hurt anything

 

[Steve83]

I highly recommend BLACK (not red) Energy poly - it contains graphite, which reduces wear & noise. I've found low prices & good customer service from this e-tailer, but check Amazon & eBay, too.

I glued the poly mounts to the frame so they wouldn't move or squeak there. Then I greased between the mount & the body so it wouldn't remove the paint or squeak when the truck flexed (and it WILL, if you wheel).


https://www.supermotors.net/registry/media/934266

Since you're in FL, and you'll probably be dunking that truck, I also recommend that you fill the mounts with anti-seize lube to keep water out a little longer. You could also cut grooves in the poly or the washers to allow water to drain out, as this pic shows:


https://www.supermotors.net/vehicles/registry/media/970533

 

[englewoodcowboy]

No lube on body bushings as they are stationary and not a pivot. You will def want to LUBR any that pivot.

 

[kat]

Thanks everybody for the advice. After closer inspection the PO has made 'homemade' spacers out of metal tubing of some sort and they are AROUND 3 1/2". So I have decided to buy the WHOLE kit with 3" spacers and poly body mounts so I can make sure the body is level with the frame. Hoping I don't run into any issues.