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    Urethane Bushing

    Are they really better than stock Bushing, cause a shop near my home have a big sale on a Full kit of Urethan bushing for only 95$ (they ordinary sale this kit 325$)
    What are the Pro and con's (if there is) of urethane bushing
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    Yes. They are stiffer. Last longer blah blah blah helps performance.

    Bad part they tend to squeal over time. Some are a bitch to get on.

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      #3
      rock the urethane
      i went over 88mph and its not even yesterday
      second try 112+ mph havent even gained 5mins
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        #4
        A full bushing kit is usually only $100-ish... That's a fair deal, but not crazy (even CDN)

        Urethane is good, and better than any aftermarket stock replacement. Stock stuff is good, but not as stiff. Urethane will definitely make handling crisper. However, as said above, they do tend to squeal over time, and the eventually corrode and as I believe Cisco once said "turn to shit" It's a decent upgrade for the price, though. I've heard nothing but good stuff from people that have done it.






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          #5
          any particular brands we should be looking for?

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            #6
            Energy Suspension is the most common. There's another big one as well, but I forget the name.

            Energy is best, by far, as far as I'm concerned.






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              #7
              Originally posted by deevergote
              Energy Suspension is the most common. There's another big one as well, but I forget the name.

              Energy is best, by far, as far as I'm concerned.
              Prothane is probably the other one you are trying to think of. I wrote a review on the ES setup. Maybe that will help answer your questions.

              http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthread.php?t=60375
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              http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...10#post2119010

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                #8
                I've had both the ES kit and Prothane kit on my front end and I like the prothane kit better. The material is stiffer and doesn't squeak. I lubricated both systems and I found the ES kit squeaks alot more. It takes time to install a kit like this and it could be frustrating but it's worth it.

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                  I heard that these kits squeak alos. I have the energy master kit in my room. There were 2 things stopping me from putting them on. 1 was that a shop wanted like 600 dollars because it was difficult and 2 that I heard these we for racing cars. So would you guys sugest that I install them or no? What would you do if it was you?
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                    #10
                    My cousin has it in his CB7 and it doesn't squeak at all. Im planning on getting some put on my Cb7 too. Where have you seen them cost 600?


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                      #11
                      Not that they cost 600 thats how much a body shop wanted to install them. They said they had to press all of the bushings off and then it was even harder to get them back on. Besides I already have the kit.
                      Maple50175 - you're annoying =P
                      Brandoncb7 - I don't mean to come across like an ass but I see why you irritate Aaron now.
                      JoshM - Crotch rocket = chick magnet.

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                        #12
                        It is harder to take out than to put in. They literally slide right in. It is not htat it is hard to do but does take some time to take every part which a bushing would go into apart and swap it out with the new bushings and then reinstall. It is somewhat labor intensive...but I wouldn't say it is difficult if you have the right tools.
                        "This is a jaded bunch. To gain notice, you have to challenge conventional wisdom, test assumptions, and ignore the naysayers."

                        FS Part out thread koni/skunk2 suspension, jdm pole, HID retrofit, Tanabe exhaust
                        http://www.cb7tuner.com/vbb/showthre...10#post2119010

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by LinX
                          I've had both the ES kit and Prothane kit on my front end and I like the prothane kit better. The material is stiffer and doesn't squeak. I lubricated both systems and I found the ES kit squeaks alot more. It takes time to install a kit like this and it could be frustrating but it's worth it.
                          The prothane bushings are a much nicer piece and feel more solid when just comparing them side by side with ES. I like how prothanes come with a metal sleeve outside.

                          I located some lca and uca anchor bolts to have the bushings pressed ahead of time and plan on putting the bushings into the arms and swapping everything at once. I've been putting it off because I wanted to do a full suspension rebuild all at one time.

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