n00bish suspension question

[CB7RED]

is it highly recomended to change the suspension bushings? anyone here rolling with stock bushings on a lowered cb?

[nine_deuce]

I am. I too need to change mine, but for the most part, it's not bad. The handling is good, the ride is good... but yeah, I'd change em asap

[1990Ex]

they have been on the car for 18 years . i think that would be the "smart" thing to do. go head an change them so everything is tight an it will make riding in a slammed cb, that much better

[Accrdwgnguy]

I gotta change mine, they are all dried out, along with balljoints and endlinks. Next time youre under the car changing your oil, take a look at your bushings. I bet they are all cracked and dried out, just like mine. Bushings are an expendable part, just like brakes and tires, they just last a little longer.

[jimy]

When your car starts to wobble. Its time to change the bushings.

[xj1234]

When your car starts to wobble. Its time to change the bushings.

This is true. Only change them if they are causing a problem. Changing your factory swaybar endlink bushings to poly will give you the most noticeable difference as they wear out quickly.

[Losiracer2]

This is true. Only change them if they are causing a problem. Changing your factory swaybar endlink bushings to poly will give you the most noticeable difference as they wear out quickly.

in this case, upgrade to Energy Suspension swaybar endlinks. They're actually cheaper than the OEM rubber ones and far superior.

[HybridKyle]

^^^^ Agreed!! If you're going to change any bushings out I would go to Energy Suspension ones...IT'S WORTH EVERY PENNY!!!

[Skiers Eat Beef]

Where to buy?

Where can I pick up Energy Suspension bushings?

[evil_demon_01]

When your car starts to wobble. Its time to change the bushings.

This is true. Only change them if they are causing a problem. Changing your factory swaybar endlink bushings to poly will give you the most noticeable difference as they wear out quickly.

I'm not sure that is the best advice - Prentative maintenance is a far safer way of determining weather any component need to be replaced. Check your car regularly.
ESP when it comes to things like tyres, brakes, and suspension.
If a bush is starting to get cracks or splits in it - Change it.
Don't wait untill its broken right through and "The car starts to wobble" Thats just being ignorant from a safety point of view.

[lilb_1979]

I had to change mine, they where shot!!! I got both side at the dealer ship for $40!! Half off!!! I know a mechanic, I gots me a hook up!!

[Losiracer2]

Where can I pick up Energy Suspension bushings?

I got my kit at Autozone for like 11.99. The universal sway bar endlink set works perfectly fine for our CB7s, its the perfect size for the swaybar regarding inner diameter as well as the outer diameter.