HR front end

[Paul]

When fitting a HR front end to an FC,  which mounting rubbers do I use?
I have welded a FC outrigger, (I cheated and cut up my old FC front and spliced it into the HR so that I get a lower profile Front end, but looks stock.) and now need to mount it. Do I use lower HR mounts and FC upper mounts? Any thoughts on  Neothaney stuff? It will have a 5litre in it so do you think that the rubber would be better for vibration?

[Blown_FC]

Paul....you're spot on !

I've done the same conversion in my FC Sedan, and YES...you use HR lower mounts and FC upper mounts !

Personally, I went with Rubber...why ? ....well, I thought...rubber was a factory choice, and has lasted 40 odd years already, it gives a slightly more comfortable ride, so why spend heaps more on nolythane, when it does the same job and gives a harsher feel on the road !

Then again...if you are fitting a V8 and want that race car feel, then go the noylthane.......afterall, it is a better product......isn't it ?

Cheers

Mark

[Ed]

I'd steer clear of urethane (in this area).. i reckon it would cause stress fractures and cracks.
Cheers

Ed

[nicko]

when redoing bushes on toyota troop carriers that go over to Frazer Island as hire cars,i have found the (fantastic hard wareing) urathane bushes are harder on other components and also they flog out real fast,even though we are all told how good they are i continue to see them chew out within a year ,after replacing all bushes back to rubber 4 years ago we were getting at least two years out of the springhanger bushes which are the most abused part of the fourbies.i dont work with them anymore but id bet my last dollar the rubber ones are still good.