suspension bushings-whats the best?

RSXSLVR79 · Post by **RSXSLVR79** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 12:17 am

So my new EF needs bushings pretty much all around the suspension components. I know Energy sell a complete set for these cars but from what i have been reading on various sites, there is a mixed reaction to the performance and reliability of these products.

what do you guys recomend? Energy? another company?

5thgen · Post by **5thgen** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:34 am

From what I've read, a hardened rubber bushing would be the best for a street driven car. I've read of maintenance issues with any bushing poly urethane.

Capt'n Obvious · Post by **Capt'n Obvious** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:52 am

prothane (sp)

RSXSLVR79 · Post by **RSXSLVR79** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 2:33 am

5thgen;206525 wrote:From what I've read, a hardened rubber bushing would be the best for a street driven car. I've read of maintenance issues with any bushing poly urethane.

who makes hardened rubber minus OEM?

rickles8099 · Post by **rickles8099** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 3:15 am

i ran energy suspension bushings in the crx for four or five years and never had a problem and never had them squeek

SlowOne.5 · Post by **SlowOne.5** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 3:51 am

rickles8099;206728 wrote:i ran energy suspension bushings in the crx for four or five years and never had a problem and never had them squeek

ditto. and for the same car and time length. :jackson:

5thgen · Post by **5thgen** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 7:02 am

You can read about some people having issues with them that road race / autocross. It can "outgrow" the metal in the middle leaving a decent amount of play.

Hardrace is one company that carries the hard rubber bushings. When I redid my bushings, I just replaced them with oem ones.

http://velocityshop.com/categories/rein ... gs_42.html