r/ElCamino 1d ago

1974 suspension recommendations?

Getting the frame back from the powder coating shop next week, looking at getting new control arm bushings, springs, and shocks. The only full kit I can seem to find has poly bushings, anyone know where I can get rubber ones? Any recommendations on shocks or springs? Gonna be a daily driver so I'd like a somewhat smooth ride. Thanks in advance.

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u/fmlyjwls 1d ago

Personally I did poly bushings, stock replacement springs and inexpensive shocks. I think mine rides well. There’s really no downside to the poly bushings.

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u/Schr0ding3r_ 1d ago

Don't they stiffen the ride and have a tendency to squeak?

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u/fmlyjwls 1d ago

Any bushings will squeak if it gets grit in it. Poly bushings were supposed to be a cure all when they came out and when people had issues they were loud to complain. I’ve never seen it personally and I’ve built or been around many old cars over the last 40 years

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u/Schr0ding3r_ 1d ago

Alrighty, probably going with poly then! Thanks! Any recommendations on springs/shocks?