So I was installing my BBK finally with good end results.


After I get the wheel and old rotor off I glance at the tie rod boot and notice this.




Basically this doesnt make me happy. It is basically a brand new ES bushing with like 2-3k on it. Now I have to go spend more money for a bushing that got ripped out somehow. Anyone know how this would happen? I had noticed a lil squeak but now it a loud squeak I guess cause I know what it is now and pay attention to it.

 

might just have been a ****ty bushing...see if ES will warranty it.

 

Wow it looks great!

 

Yea it sucks. Im not to worried about buying a new one but just sucks a poly bushing ripping like that within 4 months. I never heard anyone saying their poly bushing ripped.

 

aleast they aren't too expensive =P

 

BBK looks great.

 

How low are your coilovers set to right now?

 

i think mines are like that a lil.... that rubber boor in the front of it, mine is torn

 

call up cattman or ES and see what kind of warranty there is for them

 

I really cant say I know the control arms are straight when it on the ground. I had a 2.2" drop and then raised it up to get the control arms straight so I dunno.


Yea I will def be giving cattman a call on mon since that where I bought them. Either be under warrenty which highly doubt or Ill have to buy a new set.


And thanks for the BBK compliments.

 

I've heard of this happening, but not that soon, it also looks like they were installed correctly with the cut to the front. I just installed mine, it looks like I'll have to keep a close eye on them.

 

Don't use them. Get OEM ones, few of us have found out the es ones are too big the hard way(like you) so just get new oem ones.

 

What kind of difference will there be with the OEM vs the ES?

 

OEM fit. ES is poly so it is stronger but dont fit right.

 

Oh thanks. I never did really compare the sizes of the 2 but I think I still have 1 of the OEM bushing outside since the other was ripped.

Well actually the ripped one was on the same side this one is so maybe something is becoming binded?

Will there be any type of difference in driving I would notice using OEM vs ES?

 

If there is a difference it will be minimal. Nothing major.