How long do "Energy Suspension Bushings" last?

 

i would guess as long, if not longer that stock oem bushings

 

if you are thinking about getting them then definitly do it, I have them on my hatch and absolutely love them

 

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You guessed wrong. They have a tendency to eat themselves. Get some new OEM bushings and you'll notice nearly as much improvement as your would with poly bushings. Plus the OEM bushings will last longer.

 

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You guessed wrong. They have a tendency to eat themselves. Get some new OEM bushings and you'll notice nearly as much improvement as your would with poly bushings. Plus the OEM bushings will last longer.</TD></TR></TABLE>

are you saying just the energy suspension ones, or all poly bushings, no matter what company?

 

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You guessed wrong. They have a tendency to eat themselves. Get some new OEM bushings and you'll notice nearly as much improvement as your would with poly bushings. Plus the OEM bushings will last longer.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I agree. However, the energy suspension bushing usually only go on VERY aggressive suspension setups/driving habits. I know people who have them on daily drivers and occassional autoX and they hold up fine

 

All polys, but again it depends on your driving habits. For daily driving they should hold up fine.

 

A avid AutoXer told me he went through 2 sets in 1 season of ES bushings... i didn't know whether to belive him because he was trying to sell me some SRR rLCAs.

Here are my choices

OEM rLCA with a sway bar mounting point and ES bushings
or
SRR rLCAs

which way to go?

 

C'mon there has to be someone with some experience with this

 

by "going through them", do you mean the zip ties breaking and the outsides falling out? or do they actually wear out bad?

 

Which bushings are you talking about exactly? Motor mounts?

 

going through them i mean: "how long before the bushing breaks down?"

the bushings I am primarily concerned with are the 3 bushings in the rear lower control arm

 

Haven't personally deal with the lower control arm bushings made by E.S.

Bump to the top for some suggestions.

 

Iv had mine for a good 2 1/2 years , 1 1/2 of them the car had Air Ride (Yes i use to be a ricer , get over it).For the last year they are seeing 100mile+ days 7days a week ... Still seem to be holding up fine , I give them a big