Re: More Floor!
Posted by HH56 On 2008/10/24 21:31:02
Doing a quick google on polyurethane bushings indicates the specs are all over, proprietary for the most part. The few sites that gave a number for suspension pieces were around 85-95 shore A. Some had graphite impregnated, others used a modified flex poly. For motor/trans mounts it was around 75.
One site had universal body mounts that were 85, so seems the Rhino and Flexane is in the ballpark. My suggestion of using silicone molding compound might be too soft, however that website said most rubber mounts are around 60 and to use the poly ones for added rigidity and less body shake. Obviously, they never rode in a Packard. Don't think too much shake there.
Did find a chart on one site that gives references for durometer. In your case, it would almost seem that you'd have to get hold of a bushing intended for the purpose and then measure, and make your custom shape for your 37.
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One site had universal body mounts that were 85, so seems the Rhino and Flexane is in the ballpark. My suggestion of using silicone molding compound might be too soft, however that website said most rubber mounts are around 60 and to use the poly ones for added rigidity and less body shake. Obviously, they never rode in a Packard. Don't think too much shake there.
Did find a chart on one site that gives references for durometer. In your case, it would almost seem that you'd have to get hold of a bushing intended for the purpose and then measure, and make your custom shape for your 37.
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