Hey guys,
So today I replaced my lower control arm bushings with an energy suspension set. I noticed that on my oem sport struts (as well as the subframe where the lower control arm bolts up) there are small lumps/bulges on the face of the strut where the bushings sit. These caused an issue for me when trying to put in the new bushings as they caused an interference. I ended up grinding down these bumps and partly grinding down the outer part of the bushing to make it fit. I haven’t heard of anyone else having this issue when installing new bushings on any of the DIY threads. I’m curious as to why no one has mentioned it, maybe I screwed up somewhere? Once grinded down though, everything fit perfectly.

 

You're good. I don't remember anything about that when I did my KYB strutse, but if it fits send it

 

You definitely need to sand down the nubs on the shock or it will destroy the new bushings. Good luck.

 

Thanks guys ^^ Yup I sanded down the nubs and everything fit perfectly, aside from having to shorten the ES lower shock mount bushing so that it fit properly between the strut.