Slee vs OME bushings (come give your opinion)

[half k cruiser]

I have made up my mind, short of ordering some sort of better radius arm setup ( I think superflex is the only option) I am going to use caster correction bushings and ditch my old Man A Fre drop plates. The plates that go on the axle side are tempting but I don't want to spend that kind of money and don't feel like drilling. So now I need some opinions on which ones are better or have worked for you guys.

Obviously there is the OME yellow caster correction bushings. Then there are Slee Hi-Flex bushings. I have not heard anything about the Slee bushings but am interested to know if anybody here is running them.

 

[LFD2037]

TJM 2.5* rubber bushings FTW.
https://bilsteinlifts.com/shop/80-s...-for-80-series-1991-1997-toyota-land-cruiser/

 

[Death Star]

I'd be interested in your drop plates. What size are they?

 

[half k cruiser]

TJM 2.5* rubber bushings FTW.
https://bilsteinlifts.com/shop/80-series-toyota-land-cruiser/tjm-2-5-degree-caster-kit-for-80-series-1991-1997-toyota-land-cruiser/

FAIL---- they are out of stock. But less than half what the others are charging makes them appealing to me. Are you running them on your rig ?

 

[half k cruiser]

I'd be interested in your drop plates. What size are they?

FRAB 3 according to my receipt from MAF.

 

[LFD2037]

FAIL---- they are out of stock. But less than half what the others are charging makes them appealing to me. Are you running them on your rig ?

I'm sure they are available from another vendor. I only posted the link because people are unaware they are even available in rubber. Yes, I'm running them.

 

[half k cruiser]

I'm sure they are available from another vendor. I only posted the link because people are unaware they are even available in rubber. Yes, I'm running them.

Found them from a place called Big Country Customs (sounds suspect) but for $75. I would think the rubber would flex a bit better then the poly bushings, I could be wrong, I'm no suspension guru.

 

[LFD2037]

http://www.andysautosport.com/products/tjm_equipped__66310R.html

They show in stock for $50. They show the poly ones but the description & part number are for the rubber ones. I went w/rubber for better flex, no squeaks & factory ones are rubber.

 

[landtank]

I'd stick with the Slee bushings.

 

[LandCruiserPhil]

Most caster plates do not need drilling. There are none better and longer lasting bushings than OEM.

 

[LFD2037]

I'd stick with the Slee bushings.

Why? Have you ever even held the TJM's?



$135 for a set of caster bushings is .

 

[LFD2037]

Slee's 3* caster bearings look pretty sweet and they're $15 LESS than his bushings!

 

[landtank]

Why? Have you ever even held the TJM's?
$135 for a set of caster bushings is .

Nope and I don't care. I've used Slee's multiple times and they have performed great. My time and reputation is of value to me and that is my recommendation if bushings are the only consideration. The OP asked for opinions and that is mine!

 

[1973Guppie]

I am running the slee blue 3 degree bushings for many years now with no problems....

 

[cjmoon]

I believe turbophil has a set of caster bushings he bought and then went with drop brackets. If you haven't ordered any can't remember which brand.

 

[DARKNESS]

I'm pretty sure the Slee bushings are made by Whiteline.

 

[LFD2037]

I'm pretty sure, too.

 

[half k cruiser]

I believe turbophil has a set of caster bushings he bought and then went with drop brackets. If you haven't ordered any can't remember which brand.

@turbophil is this true ? My PM box is anxiously waiting.........

 

[Granite Grinder]

Found them from a place called Big Country Customs (sounds suspect) but for $75. I would think the rubber would flex a bit better then the poly bushings, I could be wrong, I'm no suspension guru.

Big Country Customs is a legit shop, I would have no problem ordering from them. FWIW, I have no affiliation, but have heard really good reviews