So I was at the dealership yesterday to get the wiper and ignition switch recall done and they told me the front lower control arm bushings were shot but quoted me 350 to replace them. I didn't look at them yet, but assuming they were telling me the truth I assume I can replace them myself pretty easily for a lot less. My question is does anyone know if there are equivalent Energy Suspension bushings to replace the front control arm bushings or possibly poly bushings from another company? I could not find any listed as compatible with our car. Thanks!
Polyurethane Front Control Arm Bushings?
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or if you use regular spherical bushings like those below, how do you install them?
I would install 2-3 of those and run a tube inside to reduce the inner diameter to the proper size and to prevent side loading the bushings just by torquing the bolt, but I can't find a way to do it without presure on the inner part, maybe except freezing/heating
Item # GE20ET-2RS, GE..ET-2RS Spherical Plain Bearings, Metric - Sealed - Ptfe Lined on Aurora Bearing Company
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thanks, ill be ordering a set this weekend, since my OEM ones are gone.
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How much did it run you ? Mines are gone as wellthanks, ill be ordering a set this weekend, since my OEM ones are gone.
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expect to wait 1-2 months for the super pro to arrive from Australia
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^ftl 1-2mos is too long to wait for me....I'll just have to cancel my order of factory control arm, & bushing I ordered today. They can't handle my car anymore anyways. I met my managers friend tonight, and drove his car with energy bushings all around, paid $175 total.
I def want that
I def want that
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www energysuspensionparts.com/products.asp?cat=Honda+Accord+2004+Coupe
they dont sell compliance bushings though.
i have not ordered mine yet, but when i do i will let you guys know.
...I'm been taken to a website (from your link) to a bunch Moog parts? Are you talking about the Moog parts? They are OEM aftermarket replacement parts..not the same as performance parts/performance bushings...and they do have compliance bushings I have 2 sitting in my room waiting to go on. I poly filled them.
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they dont list them on the energy suspension site... odd.
i dont want OE style replacements, they are just going to wear out... even filled it will deteriorate.
the poly ones i will be getting will last much longer.
These bushings are designed to move in all three axis. If you poly-fill them, you will limit your suspension travel. You do not want polyurethane to be used in this instance, only rubber.
The only heavy duty solution is to install spherical bearings, however, these are very expensive and are not proven to be durable for a daily driven vehicle that experiences any sort of inclement weather. That's why Nighthawk will be using them in his race car.
The only realistic option is to have OEM spec bushings made of a higher durometer rubber; matched with similar replacements for all of the remaining bushings, which only move in one axis.
I'm interested to know what Energy Suspension's solution will be...
The only heavy duty solution is to install spherical bearings, however, these are very expensive and are not proven to be durable for a daily driven vehicle that experiences any sort of inclement weather. That's why Nighthawk will be using them in his race car.
The only realistic option is to have OEM spec bushings made of a higher durometer rubber; matched with similar replacements for all of the remaining bushings, which only move in one axis.
I'm interested to know what Energy Suspension's solution will be...
^Yeah, keep us updated.
Here's what I've been told:
Every other bushing can be made of poly. However, the compliance bushings will not work properly unless they're made of rubber. Poly doesn't like multi-dimensional movement, since it's nearly incompressible. If used, binding will occur.
Supposedly, the 04-06 TL uses higher durometer rubber for its compliance bushings. These bushings are larger in diameter and wouldn't work with the Accord LCA, however, the TL LCAs could probably be used. I was talking with nighthawk or 04accordcpe about it a while ago. One of them had done the swap; I don't remember what all was involved, though.
Here's what I've been told:
Every other bushing can be made of poly. However, the compliance bushings will not work properly unless they're made of rubber. Poly doesn't like multi-dimensional movement, since it's nearly incompressible. If used, binding will occur.
Supposedly, the 04-06 TL uses higher durometer rubber for its compliance bushings. These bushings are larger in diameter and wouldn't work with the Accord LCA, however, the TL LCAs could probably be used. I was talking with nighthawk or 04accordcpe about it a while ago. One of them had done the swap; I don't remember what all was involved, though.
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i believe the super pro poly bushings are shaped to give you the multi-dimensional movement needed.
www superpro.com.au/find-superpro-parts-for-my-vehicle/part?id=SPF2945K
i will be ordering them thursday i believe, and will create a thread when i get them and install them.
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I'm in for results and updates.... BTW I happen to have 2 brand new OEM compliance bushings still in the wrappers that I'll ship to anyone for $30 if anybody wants to try the poly-fill mod. Just PM me
I'm also in to see if Nighthawk or 04accordcpe responds and states whether or not the TL CA's are compatible with our cars and are more durable
I'm also in to see if Nighthawk or 04accordcpe responds and states whether or not the TL CA's are compatible with our cars and are more durable
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I appreciate that thread in advance when u get em installed. I'm right behind ya, the cheapest I found full suspension superpro kit for was $297 shipped
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ive had a terrible time finding shops willing to actually take the time to order them in for me
i think i finally may have found someone to get them for me, so fingers crossed.
i really dont mind the cost, i just want them here asap so i can do a write up and contribute to this forum... and stop the thunking noises my car is making!
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www superpro.com.au/find-superpro-parts-for-my-vehicle/part?id=SPF2945Kjiga21 said:
on the site it says it "Replaces original part number 51391-SDB-A01"
that is the part number for the compliance bushings.
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