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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 04:43 PM
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I need to replace my trailing arm bushing on my ej6 and I'm going to change the rest of the bushings out while I'm at it. What would be the best aftermarket bushings to get?
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 04:44 PM
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OEM or Hardrace.
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 05:23 PM
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i always hear/read about people getting energy suspension bushings.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CN939Y/...SIN=B000CN939Y
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 05:58 PM
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i prefer rubber over poly. i would agree OEM/HARD RACE/PIC/MUGEN/DERILIUM
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 08:27 PM
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PIC


Can't wait to get a set
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 09:40 PM
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I think I'll either get the hardrace or pic. Thanks for the info guys
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Old Dec 31, 2011 | 10:20 PM
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Both kits are great!


IMO the hardrace is more of an OEM replacement kit, the PIC is harder rubber.
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 04:28 PM
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I have Hardrace in my eg sedan and couldn't be happier with them!
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 04:31 PM
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Hardrace is hard rubber. Skip that poly stuff unless you don't mind being squeaky.
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 04:44 PM
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I have PIC trailing arm bushings on my integra. They're much beefier than the OEM bushings in terms of how much actual rubber is in the bushing. I have no idea what the durometer of the bushing is. As far as a performance benefit, I didn't really notice a difference. Installation was just like OEM and they don't make any noise like poly bushings.
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Old Jan 1, 2012 | 04:51 PM
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IMO PIC is 85a
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