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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 04:22 AM
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Default Worn suspension bushings = bad ride quality ?

So my suspension bushings are worn (cracked/torn etc) especially in the rear

Will changing them improve my ride quality at all? The bushings themselves are from ES, but they've been well used/abused over the years and I'm thinking about changing back to stock.

Any input is appreciated!
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 09:25 AM
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 12:55 PM
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i personaly like the ES bushings.. i havent changed the back yet as money is tight for the time being.. the whole frontend and every bushing was replaced with poly and it made a nice ride diffrence

did you happen to change your RTA bushings when you did your car?.. because ive heard that will cause other bushings to fail quicker.. which is part of why im waiting (i need about $400 for everything needed to do the rear) you might want to look into doing that
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 07:19 PM
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THe RTA bushing is visibly in pretty bad shape Could I possibly cut corners and just change that?
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Old Jun 20, 2005 | 07:23 PM
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you could.. but im sure the other bushings being worn would wear it quicker.. and being if you do it yourself expect about $190 just for the bushings.. and about 4hours of work if your lucky.. i would change them all.. that is a bushing u only wann ahave to do when u really must and make it last as long as posable
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