This was not a simple install, unlike the Energy Suspension front sway bar bushings. It required removal of the control arms and using a torch to get the old bushings out.

I must say the improvement is great, all the wobble feelings while cruising down the highway are gone. I say if I could redo it I would go with regular OEM SE bushings, slightly stiffer than my GLE bushings and quieter. These bushings squeak too much for my tastes once the grease (provided) wears off.

 

I've had no squeaks whatsoever in the past year with mine.

 

Did you use the grease provided or an aftermarket grease?

 

Is there a writeup on how to install the Energy Suspension bushings for the control arms and sway bar anywhere or is it pretty straight foward?

 

i have them and felt no diff.... 158,000

 

You know what I'm curious to know, do you think that the bushing replacement cured the shakes, which all the 4th gens seem to get around 60-65k? In my Volvo days, we would replace the bushings at about 125k or so and it would make things tighter. But that was RWD in the 240 Series.

No matter what anyone else says, and I feel this way because I am the original owner of my Max, wheel balance and alignment will NOT cure the shakes. And I have always been a little skeptical about the ball joints. Logically, bushings would make sense to me seeing as Nissan chose the LCS in the late 90's....HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

 

Aftermarket I think as I bought em used already installed in the arms.

 

Larcenist: The install was just like stock bushings but I recommend professional installation on suspension parts. That is for the peace of mind, although it was steep in cost.

Frank: I have tried alignments and tire balances too, The stock sway bar bushings were deteriorated and hanging off the bar. I went with Energy Suspension's bushings to replace those but still had a bad shake. Next I added these. Control arm bushings seemed to help a lot.