My 88 hatch is in need of suspension bushings. Some of them literally disintigrated when i touched them with a screw driver. Has anyone done this, and how much of a pain is it? Also, should I go with stock rubber bushings or urethane aftermarket?

 

urethane, dont go with rubber, it gets old and cracks too fast, get some energy suspension bushings.

 

not to mention that OEM Honda bushings are expensive as well. I replaced every bushing (and I mean every) in my
'91 Si hatch using an Energy Suspension kit; the bushings that the kit didn't come with (mostly in the rear) cost about
$350 from Honda; the ES kit was only about $175! For me it was a major pain in the ***, but worth it; the eurethane
bushings feel really good. I would highly recommend getting a hydraulic press though....

 

Energy bushings are the best mod you can do.
I have never felt such a difference from one thing.

 

i'm running prothane bushings, they are great although i agree with gregv, get a press cause those little bastards are a pain to get in.

 

Burnt the rubber then cut out the shells

I found a vice worked well to push them in when I did my bushings....