Energy Suspension bushing replacement!
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It's a pretty big job to do them all. Rewarding to do yourself but not so sure the result was worth the effort beyond the joy of working on the car and learning. I wouldn't pay a shop to do it but understand the inclination due to the size of the job.
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It definitely stiffened the car up a good bit. I'm very happy with my suspension setup and instructors always rave about my car setup after riding in it. If you can do the job yourself and save a ton of money, I recommend that. It's not the hardest thing in the world, but you will have to disassemble the entire suspension, rear subframe, etc and then have access to a shop press. The kit itself isn't expensive, but I don't know what a shop would charge to do the whole thing. Then it might not be worth it. Depends what you use the car for, too.
If you're not tracking, I don't see it being worth the time or money.
If you're not tracking, I don't see it being worth the time or money.
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I'm not sure if its supposed to stiffen the car . in fact it should be the opposite, it should let the suspension move more freely and properly and let the shocks/springs do the work
I have the black kit, and I'm done with the rear. just pulled the front CAs but I dont think i'll do the big bushing
I have the black kit, and I'm done with the rear. just pulled the front CAs but I dont think i'll do the big bushing
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I'm about to attempt this replacment with the perrin PSRS zero lift kit because all the bushings are wearing at 116k miles. I don't have a press but I have some C clamps... *crosses fingers*
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My car had 110,000 when i replaced mine with the big kit they sell. Everything went smooth. Took me 3 hours(slacking off with a buddy from work) to do them all. Should install the whiteline kit while you are at it. With a lift and press it isn't to bad. But on the ground, i wish you luck. haha
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Yes it is definitely worth every hour and drop of blood shed!!!! She use to have a slight wheel hop and little movement felt in corners. Now she just spins and hooks off the line and no movement on any corner. Also the rear kicks out alot more allowing me to really feel the corners instead of pushing through.
I guess now i need better tires!!!!!
I guess now i need better tires!!!!!