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Old Feb 1, 2011 | 07:32 PM
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Suspention Kit

i need you guys opinion and good info.
is there any significant difference between a Prothane and a Polyurethane Suspension Bushing Kit?
should i avoid one of them?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DATSU...item53e2a2c240

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Proth...item19c2db67f1


thanx!
Old Feb 1, 2011 | 08:16 PM
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I got the poly kit, it looks really good, but I don't know which is better.
Old Feb 1, 2011 | 08:42 PM
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Polyurethane is a type of plastic.
Prothane is a company name.

If you read the fine print on the Prothane advertisement, you will see that they use polyurethane.

In polyurethane bushing kits, they come in two colors, black or red. The black uses graphite as a lubricant, the red has no built-in lubricant. We used the black on our 240z, probably the Prothane brand.

When I was researching polyurethane bushings, it became my understanding that there are only two (2) manufacturers of this type of product. No matter who sells it, or who's name is on it, it was made by one of two companies. Get the best price you can.
Old Feb 1, 2011 | 09:03 PM
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Oh

Originally Posted by Racer Z
Polyurethane is a type of plastic.
Prothane is a company name.

If you read the fine print on the Prothane advertisement, you will see that they use polyurethane.

In polyurethane bushing kits, they come in two colors, black or red. The black uses graphite as a lubricant, the red has no built-in lubricant. We used the black on our 240z, probably the Prothane brand.

When I was researching polyurethane bushings, it became my understanding that there are only two (2) manufacturers of this type of product. No matter who sells it, or who's name is on it, it was made by one of two companies. Get the best price you can.
OHHHHHHH.... thanx that pretty much answers all my questions and didnt even notice that it was the company name. i found another forum debating wich one is better so i pretty much though it was totally different type of bushing.

im def ordering the cheaper one then!

thank you.
Old Feb 1, 2011 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by rusty97
i need you guys opinion and good info.
is there any significant difference between a Prothane and a Polyurethane Suspension Bushing Kit?
should i avoid one of them?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/DATSU...item53e2a2c240

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Proth...item19c2db67f1


thanx!
If you got the Poly route get two rubber bushings for you tie rod and put it on the inside part so you don't snap it...
Old Feb 1, 2011 | 11:05 PM
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ok

Originally Posted by J-cubZ
If you got the Poly route get two rubber bushings for you tie rod and put it on the inside part so you don't snap it...
Ok i will. thanx for looking out!
Old Feb 9, 2011 | 10:03 PM
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....and one size does not fit all.... the later 280ZX NA had the turbo sway bars which are a different size....
Old Aug 22, 2011 | 01:06 PM
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i know this thread is a bit old but i dont want to make a new thread. i was wondering if anyone knew the size of the front sway bar bushings on a 79zx i want to buy the polyurethane bushing kit and it gives me the choice of 22mm or 23mm any input would be greatly appreciated thanks guys
Old Aug 22, 2011 | 08:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Racer Z
Polyurethane is a type of plastic.
Prothane is a company name.

If you read the fine print on the Prothane advertisement, you will see that they use polyurethane.

In polyurethane bushing kits, they come in two colors, black or red. The black uses graphite as a lubricant, the red has no built-in lubricant. We used the black on our 240z, probably the Prothane brand.

When I was researching polyurethane bushings, it became my understanding that there are only two (2) manufacturers of this type of product. No matter who sells it, or who's name is on it, it was made by one of two companies. Get the best price you can.
From what I've been able to tell there aren't graphite impregnated urethane bushings from either Prothane or Energy Suspension. Do you have a link to the manufactures specs that lists an embeded graphite part?
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