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Make your SHO handle better....
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The SHO, like many other vehicles, benefits from firmer
suspension components which limit the suspension geometry
changes while maneuvering. One of the simpler modifications to
the SHO is the addition of firmer "bushings". Bushings connect
major suspension components where movement is necessary for
maneuvering. Most bushings are made of varying grades of
rubber, and depending upon the rigidity and environmental
resistance of the rubber they can wear out and become deformed
and soft. When this happens the handling of the car suffers.
In many cases a car can be restored to almost "new" handling
by replacing the major bushings. |
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Those key areas include the subframe, the front and rear
sway-bars, and the sway-bar links. When these areas are
upgraded, handling becomes firmer and more exact, while the
ride remains comfortable.
In some cases where hard maneuvering is the norm, upgrading
the bushings to either a firmer, less deformable material like
polyurethane (known as "poly bushings"), or a rigid material
like aluminum is appropriate. In each case there are pro's and
con's. and a lot depends upon the condition of local roads.
The police bushing kits include a harder rubber compound than
stock SHO bushings (painted characteristic light blue to
distinguish them). The aluminum subframe bushings are solid
aluminum (shown above), machined to tight tolerances to hold
the suspension firm. |
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Item |
Application |
Availability |
Pricing |
Shipping |
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Polyurethane frame bushings for rear swaybar (2) |
89-95 |
In-stock |
$45/set |
$5 |
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Cincinnati SHO solid aluminum sub-frame bushings (set) |
89-95 |
In stock-limited |
$200/set |
$15 |
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Ford Taurus Police Package Subframe Bushings (set of 4) |
89-95 |
In-stock |
$95/set |
$10 |
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Polyurethane endlink bushings (8) and heavy duty washers for
rear swaybar |
89-95 |
In-stock |
$15/set |
$5 |
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Polyurethane endlink bushings, brackets, and heavy duty
washers for front swaybar |
89-95 |
In-stock |
$45/set |
$5 |
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Front swaybar, polyurethane frame bushings and heavy duty
u-brackets |
89-95 |
In-stock |
$45 |
$5 |
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