Energy Suspension Front End Kit Installed!
I'm trying to find a Canadian who's installed them to see if they've had any noises. some of the guys complaining about the bushings are from places like Utah and other warm states. I doubt those states can compare to the Canadian cold
Also, ITNKICN, you are correct. There are 4 users who have complained about the squeaking noise in this thread, and I suspect not all of them properly greased all poly to metal contact surfaces of the bushings and rods
If you do get the front ES set then come back with an update to let us know how it went
Also, ITNKICN, you are correct. There are 4 users who have complained about the squeaking noise in this thread, and I suspect not all of them properly greased all poly to metal contact surfaces of the bushings and rods
If you do get the front ES set then come back with an update to let us know how it went
I have passed on this thread link to those at ES to hopefully get their feedback and some assurances- so we'll see where that ends up. I'll pass on any info if they don't come in here and weigh in on their own.
I am going to carry on with my order though it is with guarded optimism. Installation seems to be the biggest variance in the quality of the product. I'm going to get these put on by MNR in Vancouver- the guys I know and trust to do any and all work on my car... and if they put them in using the supplied grease and follow the supplied guide by ES and they STILL squeek then I will make sure I let everyone know about it.
I have passed on this thread link to those at ES to hopefully get their feedback and some assurances- so we'll see where that ends up. I'll pass on any info if they don't come in here and weigh in on their own.
I have passed on this thread link to those at ES to hopefully get their feedback and some assurances- so we'll see where that ends up. I'll pass on any info if they don't come in here and weigh in on their own.
sounds good, im going to weight until you come back with your review before I decide what to order
Sounds like something I'd be taking up with them... by the sounds of it proper installation and that included grease are important- though as was mentioned earlier in the thread maritime grade grease is recommended in the absense of that provided by ES or vendors on their behalf.
Just saw all the negative reviews on them and can't see why. I'm from Toronto and don't have any problems except one or two creaks when backing out of my driveway from the bushings, other than that they're silent.
I've stored my G for the winter, but even on chilly October mornings I had no problems. I didn't use the supplied grease, instead I went to Partsource and got some Mobil1 Synthetic grease for about $5 for a large tube. Also used this grease when installing my sway bars almost 2 years ago, no squeaks.
I've stored my G for the winter, but even on chilly October mornings I had no problems. I didn't use the supplied grease, instead I went to Partsource and got some Mobil1 Synthetic grease for about $5 for a large tube. Also used this grease when installing my sway bars almost 2 years ago, no squeaks.
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Hey how you get rid of the gap between the compression rod bushing and the rod mine has a gap when the car is in the ground and i the car feels like **** over bumps i got a clunk coming from the passenger side the same day i replaced my compression rod bushings with the ES ones, i do t know if my mechanic installed them wrong but i just noticed the gap. And i also get the squeaks buy just in the morning and im in NJ
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I am going to carry on with my order though it is with guarded optimism. Installation seems to be the biggest variance in the quality of the product. I'm going to get these put on by MNR in Vancouver- the guys I know and trust to do any and all work on my car... and if they put them in using the supplied grease and follow the supplied guide by ES and they STILL squeek then I will make sure I let everyone know about it.
I have passed on this thread link to those at ES to hopefully get their feedback and some assurances- so we'll see where that ends up. I'll pass on any info if they don't come in here and weigh in on their own.
I have passed on this thread link to those at ES to hopefully get their feedback and some assurances- so we'll see where that ends up. I'll pass on any info if they don't come in here and weigh in on their own.
SG did mine, but they're closed now. I got the ES master kit and haven't installed all of them as of yet, I'll be going to APH in the spring for the rest.
lol I plan to use all of mine.
I paid less than $300 for the whole kit, and it covers bushings on the entire car front to back. Well worth the money to get your own kit and replace bushings as they wear out.
I paid less than $300 for the whole kit, and it covers bushings on the entire car front to back. Well worth the money to get your own kit and replace bushings as they wear out.
I thought it would be an upgrade or better to replace all at once? Should I just replace the control arm that is damaged and keep the rest for later?
Yes it's an upgrade. You can do whatever suits your budget.
After doing more research on the interwebs I'm finding more people confirming poly bushings will eventually squeak in colder weather because the suspension wants to move but the harder poly bushings dont have as much give as rubber
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