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NEO_FOLLOWER2
05-18-2011, 05:53 PM
i need to replace my worn front lca bushings...throwing off my alignment
i have read that energy suspension bushings require reoiling every year-ish

besides oem bushings what can i get that wouldn't require maintenance like that?
i just want to install it and be done with it.
i know there different kinds/brands out there, just don't remember what they are..-_-

talonXracer
05-18-2011, 06:35 PM
There is the harder rubber Mugen OEM style bushings, uber expensive though

NEO_FOLLOWER2
05-18-2011, 07:15 PM
There is the harder rubber Mugen OEM style bushings, uber expensive though

http://www.kingmotorsports.com/p-2605-mugen-front-end-hard-bushings.aspx

http://www.kingmotorsports.com/p-2606-mugen-front-end-hard-bushings.aspx

so i'd need those 2 sets correcto?

any other options out there?

Drew1d
05-19-2011, 07:40 AM
i need to replace my worn front lca bushings...throwing off my alignment
i have read that energy suspension bushings require reoiling every year-ish

besides oem bushings what can i get that wouldn't require maintenance like that?
i just want to install it and be done with it.
i know there different kinds/brands out there, just don't remember what they are..-_-

All bushings require some re-lubing over time, even OEM. I suppose rubber would require the least.

talonXracer
05-19-2011, 07:44 AM
All bushings require some re-lubing over time, even OEM. I suppose rubber would require the least.


LOL, no the OEM bushings do not require any lubrication, LOL, LOL, LOL, LOL.


How would you contemplate greasing a OEM bushing?

NEO_FOLLOWER2
05-19-2011, 01:25 PM
All bushings require some re-lubing over time, even OEM. I suppose rubber would require the least.

yeah...if you grease an oem rubber bushings its just gonna come off in a day or 2 of driving
rubber bushings don't squeak either so i dont see why you'd need to grease them even

oem rubber = $65

mugen rubber = $300

is it worth it?

talonXracer
05-19-2011, 01:51 PM
OEM bushings are BONDED to the shell and the inner sleeve, there is absolutely no surface on a OEM rubber bushing that can ACCEPT the grease other than just coating it for shits and giggles,

PS:the rubber inserts are seriously degraded when in prolonged contact with oil, gas or grease.

NEO_FOLLOWER2
05-19-2011, 03:09 PM
OEM bushings are BONDED to the shell and the inner sleeve, there is absolutely no surface on a OEM rubber bushing that can ACCEPT the grease other than just coating it for shits and giggles,

PS:the rubber inserts are seriously degraded when in prolonged contact with oil, gas or grease.

whats your take on hardrace hardened rubber bushings?

http://www.hardrace.com/

talonXracer
05-19-2011, 03:44 PM
I totally forgot about these.

They are not Hardened, they are produced by Harden(hardrace). They are a stiffer rubber compound, better than Mugen and far cheaper I believe. I have used their RCA's on several cars so far and they are awesome.

NEO_FOLLOWER2
05-19-2011, 04:06 PM
I totally forgot about these.

They are not Hardened, they are produced by Harden(hardrace). They are a stiffer rubber compound, better than Mugen and far cheaper I believe. I have used their RCA's on several cars so far and they are awesome.

sounds like those are the way to go...except i've spent almost an hour and a half looking for somewhere selling them and cant find it =[[

talonXracer
05-19-2011, 04:33 PM
Contact Dave at the longblock shop, he did a group buy previously, http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?54684-HardRace-Suspension-Groupbuy&highlight=