Energy Suspension Bushings
12-06-2008, 06:38 PM
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Energy Suspension Bushings I just got done putting Front and Rear Sway bar bushings and link bushings in a 99 Z28. They are all Energy Suspension (red ones). Do you think I will notice a big difference? I also installed both outer tie rod ends.
12-10-2008, 08:31 AM
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My bushings were cracked and stuck to the sway bars when I replaced mine. It was a large improvement when I switched to the poly bushings.
I'm lowered and didn't have to use a different size. I suppose you could make an argument for a shorter end-link, but it isn't necessary and doesn't affect suspension geometry.
I'm lowered and didn't have to use a different size. I suppose you could make an argument for a shorter end-link, but it isn't necessary and doesn't affect suspension geometry.
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12-10-2008, 02:15 PM
#9
I got mine from BMR and with a 1" drop you need .25" shorter end-links. You could also cut the spacers down if needed but according to BMR (and it makes sense) you need a shorter spacer to correct the drop. Don't know why Sam doesn't mention it. Rear bushings aren't affected.
12-11-2008, 10:25 PM
#14
For the front, 1/2 of whatever the drop actually is.
For the rear end links you'll need them 1" shorter for a 1' drop,etc......
You can get the end links at just about any auto parts store.
Or just cut the center tube to the length needed, and add washers on the end to make-up the difference.
For the rear end links you'll need them 1" shorter for a 1' drop,etc......
You can get the end links at just about any auto parts store.
Or just cut the center tube to the length needed, and add washers on the end to make-up the difference.
12-12-2008, 07:30 AM
#16
For the front, 1/2 of whatever the drop actually is.
For the rear end links you'll need them 1" shorter for a 1' drop,etc......
You can get the end links at just about any auto parts store.
Or just cut the center tube to the length needed, and add washers on the end to make-up the difference.
For the rear end links you'll need them 1" shorter for a 1' drop,etc......
You can get the end links at just about any auto parts store.
Or just cut the center tube to the length needed, and add washers on the end to make-up the difference.
True, however, when you start getting links that are really short, you run into weird angles between the mounting points on the axle and the frame, especially in the rear.
I installed links in the rear of my car that were slightly shorter, to compensate for the roughly 1.25" drop, but if I wanted to keep the links perpendicular to the ground, I'd have to cut th frame brackets and weld them in at a different angle. Mine are at somewhat of a funky angle, but I don't weld, so I'm living with them as is....
12-12-2008, 05:13 PM
#20
Unless the car is slammed, don't bother. I don't. YMMV
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