this news about the ES compression rod bushings squeeking in cold whether is quite troubling, I wanted to change my OEMs to ES in the spring but now this has gotten me thinking twice

 

i only installed the inner and outer lower control arm es bushings. i will report back if i ever have an issue. I am def not installing the compression bushings though after reading what you guys are saying

 

^ yea but you're from Arizona so I doubt your weather is even close to being as cold as Canadian/north Eastern weather

 

yeah it gets down to the low thirties in the winter

 

I would beg to have low 30s

 

Amen to that! I grew up in South Florida...living in Utah the past six years I curse the cold/snow every time.

Here's a question: I paid a shop to install my ES compression rod bushings because some of the bolts were on there really tight, and I didn't have a deep socket set. I'm thinking that since they "broke" the factory seal, I might be able to do this myself (removing the ES bushings, and installing the new factory bushing). Is this something I can do myself, or would a press be needed?

 

you'll definately need a press for an new oem bushing. But at least you'll know your compression rod will come off easily since it was recently taken off

 

I've used a lot of anti-seize before and even after i installed the ES bushing but the noise is still there. It was quiet for about a few days and then it came right back. I even lubed the hell out of them again but it just came right back regardless. I dont think it's gonna be quiet for a few years, the longest time it was quiet for me was about 2 and half weeks.
About to grease it again, I didn't take them out I just remove the brace underneath and then I use WD40 and anti-seize.
I've been trying to find a revised OEM CR bushings but no luck so far

 

I know a lot of people use anti-seize...I wonder if grease would be better for longevity...?

 

contact OC infiniti for revised CR bushings

 

any updates on how the ES bushings have been holding up in cold climates?

 

I don't know if it's just me trying to ignore it, but it seems like the squeaks have lessened for now. But it has been a bit more humid lately.

 

An option for you guys is we just released our compression rod bushing and have no doubt your noise issues would be a thing of the past and we back it with a lifetime warranty

http://www.whiteline.com.au/product_..._number=W83389

 

Special pricing?

 

X2. Call it the "Get the ES crap off my car" deal!