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Suspension bushings

Per the suspension shop in Tucson. Bigdog, Your thrust angle is just out of tolerance. 2/10 deg is max, Mine is 3/10's. As the thrust angle is non-adjustable. We suggest having your bushings replaced when you get home as that is likely where the out of tolerance comes from. Urethane was suggested, But rubber is fine. 
Called MoT and they were un-sure about the bushing replacements???
Didn't find any part #'s or source in the forum search.

Any #'s or sources from the forum brain trust?
Jerry & Nona and Kimeru the cat that thinks she's a dog
1998 36' WTFE U320  #5314 Motorcade #17711
USAF 1975-1995
2019 Subaru Crosstrek 'toad'
2003 Subaru Legacy touring car
jerry Fincher | Flickr

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Reply #1 –
quote author=dsd link=msg=411016 date=1607526092]
Is there any difference between the two in regards to ride and noise ? My previous history with Polyurethane bushing always transfer road noise and could never get them to stop squeaking when in motion. Do Hutch Polyurethane PL1119 PL1119 by ATRO - Torque Rod Bushing
perform the same in comparison to the stock rubber bushings?
25-708 by POWER PRODUCTS - Torque Arm Bushing-OD = 1-29/32", ID = 1", L = 3"
 I really don't know the status of my original bushings but I'm sure they are at the end of their life at 60k miles and 20 years old.
Scott
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Scott

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Reply #2 –
Quote from: dsd –
quote author=dsd link=msg=411016 date=1607526092]
Is there any difference between the two in regards to ride and noise ? My previous history with Polyurethane bushing always transfer road noise and could never get them to stop squeaking when in motion. Do Hutch Polyurethane PL1119 PL1119 by ATRO - Torque Rod Bushing
perform the same in comparison to the stock rubber bushings?
25-708 by POWER PRODUCTS - Torque Arm Bushing-OD = 1-29/32", ID = 1", L = 3"
 I really don't know the status of my original bushings but I'm sure they are at the end of their life at 60k miles and 20 years old.
Scott

Scott
I'm sure mine are not in the best of shape at 23 Yrs and 153,000 miles. I assume they are the originals.
Jerry & Nona and Kimeru the cat that thinks she's a dog
1998 36' WTFE U320  #5314 Motorcade #17711
USAF 1975-1995
2019 Subaru Crosstrek 'toad'
2003 Subaru Legacy touring car
jerry Fincher | Flickr

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Reply #3 –
I'm sure mine are shot also and are on the list. Next fall maybe
Scott

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Reply #4 –
Think they need to be delron or delrin? Not sure on the spelling.. I plan on removing my old ones and going to the suspension/Driveline shop and getting the new ones and replacing both rear and fronts.. SOmeday..

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Reply #5 –
The 25-708 are NOT the ones that we have,ours are like the 119 style but black hard shiny rubber,got mine from Foretravel a
couple of years ago,try a different parts guy and call them torque rods,get 3 or 4 nuts and bolts and metal spacers and do one at a time.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

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Reply #6 –
I have shaken stuff around under our 1998, and the bushings seem tight.  Our previous coach, a Monaco of the same age, had bushings that were crumbling.  A couple had completely crumbled away, leaving a clanky inch or so of play.  Nearly all were in need of replacement.  The basic construction of the suspension appears nearly identical.

Bushing replacement is heavy, dirty and nasty, but it can be a DIY if you have a press.  I did all 20 on the Monaco without a lift and without removing the wheels.  Send a PM if you want to know more.
Matt B
1998 u-320

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Reply #7 –
Maybe the Monaco is a little different but at best you tap the old parts out no need for a press to install.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

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Reply #8 –
Quote from: John44 –
Maybe the Monaco is a little different but at best you tap the old parts out no need for a press to install.
Looked basically the same, though I don't know.  I destroyed a 6-ton press on the first bushing, and worked a 12-ton very hard on the rest.  The bushings had pliable liners, but the outsides were steel.
Matt B
1998 u-320