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Old 03-22-2009, 11:09 PM
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I just bought an Energy Suspension Suspension Bushing Kit. It should be coming in on Tuesday. I will be installing these and my cv shafts. I also got a new sway bar bushing kit. As you can see why in the pictures why i need all this. Check your rubber!!

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New sway bar bushing kit


installed with lube!


old rubber




Will update when new bushings are installed.
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whered you get that kit from?? ive seen something like that on the accored store wondering if that would be the same ??
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Holy shit @ your CV mess. I can't wait to put in my energy suspension master kit. Just need to order the hydraulic press and the F2's in the next week or two. Still waiting patiently for my free TL BiXenon's. I am guessing the master set does not come with the sway rubbers, I don't remember seeing them in my box.

Edit: Nevermind, checked my box and found the bag of bolts, washers, and sways rubbers.
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whered you get that kit from?? ive seen something like that on the accored store wondering if that would be the same ??
both are from autozone

everything i got i had to get for a 94-97 honda accord.
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sweet, i'm installing these soon!
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Good pickup Brent, I couldn't be happier with mine, 2.5 years later
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I got teh red ones, think I should do my calipers red now for some cute accenting?
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now I wish I got black.
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Uhhh... since when are bushings visible on the car unless the tires are off or you're REALLY looking for them?
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eh its more for the fact that I'd know. I'm weird like that.
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Originally Posted by DoubleSh0t
Uhhh... since when are bushings visible on the car unless the tires are off or you're REALLY looking for them?
Was thinking the same thing, I have black, but you can't notice them, they probably look like rubber bushings to most people that would see them. If you're gonna paint your calipers nate, I'd go black or gm
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I think i'mi going to do it really soon, once at&t is done railing me I'll actually be able to afford stuff like paint... that's how broke I am.

Can't wait to put all this suspension crap on and new rotors w/o rust.
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Man, you've been hijacking everyone's threads lately
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:don'tgotheregirlfriend:

I've been talking about the exact bushings mentioned in the OP!

Would you say it is a drastically noticeably difference on stock suspension, Chris?
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meh, less squeaking, more shit to lube, that's about it
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
meh, less squeaking, more shit to lube, that's about it
you would know huh chris
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is it really going to squeak more? i already have shit squeaking...do i need more? oh i got the red kit as well! hehe
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how much for the whole set of bushings?
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Originally Posted by Euro925
how much for the whole set of bushings?
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i did a lil research and its like 100 bucks on some websites dunno about shipping tho
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Around 100 on ebay, I paid like 95 shipped for my set about 2 weeks ago.
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I paid $124 shipped

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http://www.slickcar.com/productdetai...ProductID=2537
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Originally Posted by hybridnrg
is it really going to squeak more? i already have shit squeaking...do i need more? oh i got the red kit as well! hehe
I said less squeaking
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Originally Posted by Euro925
how much for the whole set of bushings?

$114 at autozone
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
I said less squeaking
you know i really dont read the post before posting
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Originally Posted by hybridnrg
$114 at autozone
thanks.
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Originally Posted by hybridnrg
you know i really dont read the post before posting


Glad to see I started the bushing revolution, nothing worse than your front suspension crumbling

Oh and I paid $80 for my set
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The ball joint cover seals made by Energy Suspension did not fit correctly (no spring ring seal). The OEM ball joint seals are better IMO.

good luck
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just got my car back! haven't driving it far yet, but i will give an update once i have. so far looks like it works well.
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL


Glad to see I started the bushing revolution, nothing worse than your front suspension crumbling

Oh and I paid $80 for my set
same here homie... HIGH5

(80 with shipping, ebay)
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Hey looks like you got them at an opportune time!

Lol I may just join the bearing revolution...the price online isn't too bad
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OMG IT handles great!!!!!
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Originally Posted by hybridnrg
OMG IT handles great!!!!!
did you install all of the bushings yourself? if not, how much did you pay for labor? i'm not one to do suspension work myself
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I think he paid to have them installed. Depending how motivated I am feeling, I will try to do a full coilover / bushing thread on my install when the press and suspension get here. Ordered a 12 Ton hydraulic floor press ($140 shipped) since I rather not spend hours burning out bushings.
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Originally Posted by Tehvine
I think he paid to have them installed. Depending how motivated I am feeling, I will try to do a full coilover / bushing thread on my install when the press and suspension get here. Ordered a 12 Ton hydraulic floor press ($140 shipped) since I rather not spend hours burning out bushings.
Wow dude talke about DIY. We would appreciate a write up.

Back to the Bushings i read that the Black kit is easier to maintain due to the black ones having graphite to help with lubrication.

I read this at the last minute. Getting the red ones but oh well.

oh ebay has em for cheap.

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