I just wanted to know if it was worth replacing the radius arm bushings with polyurethane bushings? thanks


If so, are there any other companies available other than the 50$ innovative ones?
(Energy suspension does not produce these bushings for our cars)

http://www.innovativemounts.co...59103

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Modified by gringo7718 at 8:30 PM 5/21/2008

 

How about Prothane? This is what I have on my Crx.

 

I have energy suspension ones that i'll sell you for $5 + a pick up tag.

 

Yes. They really stiffened up my front end at the track. Eliminated my minor wheelhop issues and made my car more consistent. They were also about $5 for both, and they took 20 minutes to install, so definitely worth it.

 

Anyone have a part# or a link to where someone could purchase one?
the prothane website is like pulling teeth

 

ES DO make the bushings... can't recall the part number, and I don't think I have the box anymore.

 

when I called them directly, the condescending individual I spoke with said they do not offer any bushings not listed here. please let me know if you see them

http://www.energysuspension.com/pages/hon1.html

 

well, seems that I made a note of the PN a few years ago in my profile:

pn# 167102

 

alright so... if my reading comprehension isnt too flawed,
the energy suspension website calls these bushings "Front Strut Rod Bushing Set"
part# 16.7102

thanks very much! here is a website for future use
http://www.energysuspensionpar...E7102

 

progress also makes a set of spherical bearings that eliminate all play. and still move smoothly. I think heel toe auto sells them, turns your stock crossmember into a traction bar

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Crx Jimmy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">progress also makes a set of spherical bearings that eliminate all play. and still move smoothly. I think heel toe auto sells them, turns your stock crossmember into a traction bar </TD></TR></TABLE>

got a link? i was thinking to weld a plate over the stock bushing hole and do a heim joint but this sound easier.

 

http://progressauto.com/store/index.php?cPath=59






Modified by gringo7718 at 6:55 AM 5/22/2008

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by gringo7718 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I just wanted to know if it was worth replacing the radius arm bushings with polyurethane bushings? thanks</TD></TR></TABLE>

I started off with ES and yes, they are a good upgrade over stock. My friend uses the Progress bearings, lots of drilling to install. Works great. I'm running a FullRace setup now, much nicer. but $$$.

 

Any idea as far as in what order those spherical bearings go in? It's a 3 piece assembly (plate, bearing housing, plate) but I'm not sure if the bearing housing goes in the front of the x-member or in the rear? Quick example: stock assem is plate, bushing, x-member, bushing, backing plate.

 

dang! that looks sick! im pretty sure ima pick these up! i got the innovativ xmember, cant wait to try those out! im due for replacement! thanks for postin!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Red_ED8 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Any idea as far as in what order those spherical bearings go in? It's a 3 piece assembly (plate, bearing housing, plate) but I'm not sure if the bearing housing goes in the front of the x-member or in the rear? Quick example: stock assem is plate, bushing, x-member, bushing, backing plate.</TD></TR></TABLE>

off their site

 

That's only the diagram of how the bear is assembled internally, It still has 2 more plates you put on either end. I think it goes in like: plate, bearing housing, x-member, backing plate but I'm not 100% sure.

 

why spend $200 on just bearings and ONLY eliminate wheelhop?

ETD makes an excellent bar. Gives you clearance , caster adjustment, MAD clearance, bling factor, and ZERO wheelhop.

http://etdracing.com/8891.html

$300

I ran it on my crx for a year. made it SOLID. I tried the solid bushings, spherical bearings, then finally went to the ETD unit. night and DAY difference



saev yourself the trouble and do it right the first time.

 

i just figured since i already have somewhat of a good xmember, why not add some dope bearings to it? think that should do the job?

 

Anyone have pics of the ETD bar on the CRX?

I have one now but it makes alot of noise, Like creaks and sqeaks!
Its a daily driver so it gets annoying! Was wondering if i had the wrong bar maybe

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by alscrx &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Anyone have pics of the ETD bar on the CRX?

I have one now but it makes alot of noise, Like creaks and sqeaks!
Its a daily driver so it gets annoying! Was wondering if i had the wrong bar maybe </TD></TR></TABLE>

mine didnt squeak , whats your suspension consist of and how many miles are on the components. I dont know why I never took an aerial shot of mine before i sold the crx

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BumbleBee Tuna &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i just figured since i already have somewhat of a good xmember, why not add some dope bearings to it? think that should do the job? </TD></TR></TABLE>

i suppose. although it doesnt let you do caster adjustments

 

i wouldnt want to run a traction bar with heim joints because of the lack of lubrication. it would be a pain to pack them every week

i started a thread in tech/misc about heim joint boots but didnt get a response yet... shoulda done it in fab i think.