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Ball Joints and Ball Joint Parts | Oldsmobile F85 1961
Prothane makes bushings in both colors. But is there a difference in them? Is one harder than the other? There are a lot of misconceptions about the color difference in Prothane's bushings, so let us at DST clear that up for you.
How are these two colors different?
Aside from the actual color, there isn't really a difference at all between the red and the black. They are the same durometer, or hardness, so they will perform the same and both should last the life of your vehicle.
What about the graphite rumor?
The black bushings do have a small amount of graphite mixed in with the polyurethane which has the potential to help with squeaking. But really, the best way to prevent Prothane bushings from squeaking is to use the supplied pre-lube* and grease them properly at install. So whether you choose the red, or the black, just be sure to grease them properly to avoid any squeaking.
* Some types of bushings only compress, such as body mounts and endlinks, and do not come with grease because they do not need grease. So if your kit comes with grease, be sure to use it!
Upgrade from Standard
Heavy Duty Upgrade The Heavy Duty link kits are made with Grade 5 hardwareand include thicker washers than the washers provided in the standard link kits.
Polyurethane Upgrade The new line of MOOG sway bar link kits feature Grade 8 hardware and unique polyurethane bushings with nested washers. The improved hardware includes a solid hex spacer and a one inch barrel lock nut.
