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Old Nov 2, 2006 | 02:38 PM
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Energy Suspension Bushings

Hey guys.. i want to purchase some bushings... but which bushings should i purchase. Which ones are going to make a difference with the car? I want to purchase the motor mounts inserts, and the front control arm bushings, but should i also get the front lower subframe bushing and rear trailering arm bushing?
Old Nov 2, 2006 | 03:10 PM
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yap, get all of them... ES motor mounts will not be as affective if you won't get [what they call] "subframe bushings." (in reality they are crossmember bushings)
Old Nov 2, 2006 | 03:21 PM
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the rear trailing arm is a PITA to install though...argh, just imagine doing it on jackstands like PoLo
Old Nov 2, 2006 | 03:31 PM
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Originally Posted by steven88
the rear trailing arm is a PITA to install though...argh, just imagine doing it on jackstands like PoLo
just like LCA bushings....

that's the only reason why I still don't have them.
Old Nov 3, 2006 | 09:19 AM
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the rear trailing arm is a PITA to install though...argh, just imagine doing it on jackstands like PoLo
Yeah I had my friend install mine and he said they where a PITA. He actually broke his tool doing it.

I have a question.... I have RSB, FSTB, Eibach's, Illuminas, Front tie bar. What do you think the next step should. a full bushing set or sub frame connectors.
Old Nov 3, 2006 | 01:08 PM
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Get everything in their catalog except the rear trailing arm bushings, unless Matthel wants to tackle that job

sway bear bushing
control arm bushing
lower subframe bushing
motor mounts
Old Nov 4, 2006 | 02:39 AM
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