ss8EM2

So, I'm getting tired of replacing my compliance bushings. It isn't the hardest thing to do but, it kinda sucks without a press. Anyways, I looked at the Energy Suspension front control arm bushing kit but, I don't know if that replaces the said bushing or not. Also, I know that I've seen steel/steel and steel/teflon replacements for WRX's and I didn't know if anyone made these for DC5 or EM2/ES chassis or had tried either of these directions...?

spoonfedcrx

You could bring your car to my work and I'll knock them out for 1.5 a side plus an hour for alignment.

But on a serious note, how many times have you replaced them? The only experience I have is on 100% stock cars at work. Is this a common problem for lowered cars to blow these out all the time?

katzenjammer84

Are 04-05 bearings a direct swap? They seem to hold up a lot better than 01-03. I have 70K on mine and they look brand new.

ss8EM2

This is my second time to replace them. Oklahoma roads are by no means forgiving, there are a lot of pot holes on the older streets. I think that the 04 - 05 bushings are the same but, I am tired of the factory ones. I've got the process down to about half an hour per side with the help of a hack saw. Hey spoonfedcrx where are you at anyways?

mustclime

I have the es bushings in my ep3, great mod. Car takes such a better set in a turns. Just keep them lubed and they are great.

skipbarber

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clubrsx sells solid ones. and if im not mistaken, they are the same size.

spoonfedcrx

About 20 mins south of Philadelphia in a bucket of **** town.

ss8EM2

Haha! That's quite a drive for a couple of bushings... I've got a shop down the street for when I'm lazy.

horchata

i've heard the clubrsx ones are good, there used to be a site that sold better dc5 ones, robearracing maybe? 101k on my car and they're still good!

skipbarber

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im running energy suspension bushings in mine. work great.

teamhonda_johnb

I've got Energy Suspension on mine too and the car corners much better.