Control-arm bushings

[cone-cerned]

I have Energy Suspension bushings in my Escort.

They ride rough and squeak constantly....I love them.

[sammm]

It's hard to imagine that 15 year-old bushings (in my case) would be softer (or ride smoother) than new poly ones. Stupid autocross.

[POS Racing]

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[sxk122]

so... are the energy ones at 949 the same as the ones on flying miata?

[juxt3r]

Yes, same set from each vendor.
Apparently FM checks the kit contents for accuracy. Keith says ES can be bad about mispacking the sets from time to time. For reference, see post 7 here.
Don't know if the cats at 949 have seen the same issue.

[creek]

From looking around the web it seems as if everybody is drilling and tapping the control arms for zerk fittings when installing ES bushings. Still, doesn't seem too bad. I like the sound of the Delrin bushings at $650.00!!

[sxk122]

what is the benefit of drilling and tapping?

[creek]

To install a grease fittings so you can stop the squeaking.

[sxk122]

earplugs?

conecerned-- i had the energy suspension swaybar bushings, motor mounts, and shifter bushings... dont remember much squeaking from those parts...

[sxk122]

thanks for the original link you posted paul.. i bit the bullet tonight. hopefully my other goodies from shaik get here soon....