Energy Suspension bushings??

[ZINC2001]

I just installed the rear upper and lower control arm bushings in my 2001.

Just wondering if anyone else here has done this too.

I am not really happy with the way it turned out, deems to be a little more noise in the rear than before, I don't know if it is a good tight fit or not, I didn't do it myself or see them in place yet.

Just looking for any response form other members with the same kit.

 

[tomustang]

shoulda greased them.

 

[Skymarshal]

Poly suspension bushings are for people who are looking for every last bit of suspension stiffness. They are inherently noisier than the rubber bushings, since they transmit road noise directly into the unibody.

Greasing them will prevent squeaks for at least a while, and the graphite-impregnated bushings help with noise, but they will all be noisier than rubber. That's just how they are.

 

[ZINC2001]

well I had ford replace the orignal bushings one year ago, now they are gone again, so I figured I would get something a little better, but I am worse off than I was, I am getting more than just road noise, I am talking a jerking feel along with a klunk. But also a vibration form the drive shaft / rear diff.

 

[Alec]

Those things will drive you insane. I had them on my 91 notch, and took them off real quick. I tell you what I did if it's any help ( I know you spent a bunch of cash already) I bought the complete front and the upper rear control arms out of the motorsport /svo whatever they are calling it now catalog.
Man, those things were a deal, new bushings ball joints
Then find a parts house that carries Moog Brand Chassis Parts and get your other bushings. ie.. lower rear control arms, sway bar etc..Moog good stuff. Go back to rubber your gonna hate those things..I did.

Did you make sure you torqued them with the car level and with full weight on the rear? If you didn't loosen them up and bounce the car to settle the suspension. Torque level with full weight or you will bind.