chero112

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I got these at a real good deal a few months ago almost free and bran new... about to install them in the car. I'm hearing alot of bad stories about the bushings, so I decided to change the bushing... My question is Do I only need to replace the shock bushing?



Or do I need to change all..... and where Would I find them....

chero112

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Bump to the top...

patrickstar

what kind of stories did you hear? im gonna pick up a set soon and i would like to know. lol

ZUL8R

id also like to know what you heard about them...

chero112

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that the bushing doesn't last to long..... That you would be repalcing the bushing after about 2000 miles or so.......

1.5Slowmatic

yes and yes. What i did is prothane outters and PIC urethane shock mounts(i highly suggest you get this from them)
first, heres my PIC custom urethane blend shockmount bushings




heres the Blox LCAs with the prothane bushings in it so far


or Engergy sells the whole kit. Its your choice. The PICS are 25 plus shipping and i got the prothanes for a deal i got them for 30 but summit sells them for 45

chero112

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Do I have to replace the outers as well?

1.5Slowmatic

yes you need to do them all as they are all the rubber ****. Unless you find deals on the parts like i did, its easier and about the same price to get skunk2's which have the bushings. But my setup cost my 150 and thats cheaper than skunks

patrickstar

so basically skunk2 > blox? is it the material and bushings?

1.5Slowmatic

its the bushings, not the aluminum itself. Like i said if you get deals its worth it, otherwise just get skunk2s or F7s or mFactorys. Omnis are **** to, same bushings as blox

biggoofy

what about d2's

1.5Slowmatic

they appear to have rubber bushings as well. might wanna look into replacing or changing the bushings

chero112

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understood

Ass$nyper

bushings are for girls.

Use Hiems.

1.5Slowmatic

you are what you eat

smokincoop

The reason that most people have a problem with the blox or other aftermarket LCA is because they tighten up the bolts and hardware with the car still jacked up or on the lift. When this is done the bushings are clamped with the control arms unloaded (not at ride stance). After the car is lowered on the ground there is a tremendous torsional load put on the rubber bushings. Then after only a short time they tear and start making noise. The after market or poly bushings will actually do the same thing but it takes many years not months. The trick is to install on the car and not tighten the hardware up, set the car down and rock the car up and down a few times to settle the bushings. Then tighten all the hardware wil the car is in a driving stance. I have done this several times and never had one fail. Several sets are over 4 years old and are the rubber type bushings in generic aftermarket LCA.
Good luck

Terrible One

he is right. control arms are to be tighten when the car is on the ground. i'm sure many have failed to do this.

i2ice

i have also heard this alot. would the use of something like WD40 help "move" the bushing and allow it to sit as it should?

patrickstar

which one do you guys suggest:

function 7 lca's or blox w/ upgraded bushings? i read function 7 is the only aftermarket lca with the endlink hole in the right place.

PatrickGSR94

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Those polyurethane bushings will be junk in 2-3 years most likely. OE rubber or hard rubber is best for street use, too bad you can't use them w/ those aftermarket control arms. That's the main reason why I don't use aftermarket LCA's. Pointless bling IMHO, most of which is poorly designed (save for a couple like F7's).

Of course spherical is best for ultimate handling, but won't hold up to every day street abuse in all weather conditions.

nautiljon

Anyone have a link to buy the bushing (for a honda civic 99 si)?

I don't find what I want here http://www.energysuspensionparts.com...s.asp?cat=1036

Mine are worn out too.

Thank you.

jdmdb8r

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good to know that the prothane and pic bushings fit in the blox lca so i can order and upgrade mine...Thanks for the info.

Libertariat

Function7 = lifetime warranty and phenomenal customer service. I'd stick with OEM until I could afford or could justify the F7 LCA's.

I know some of you EG guys don't have that option if you need to mount your swaybar though. But honestly, for the extra $100 the warranty, better quality, and much better looks is really worth it.

SPOOLINmatt

woah woah woah, so prothane bushings fit in the blow rear lower control arms? How is this so, I asked BLOX and they said the bushings in their arms are slightly smaller in size.

y7civic

Good info on the blox LCA thanks