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gomobius
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 Posted:10/15/2003 15:21 |
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I liked the poly bushings (by energy suspension) on my anti sway bar so much that I checked for any other bushings they might offer. Energy suspension has a Hyper Flex System Complete Master Set.
Front and rear leaf spring bushings
Front sway bar and track arm bushings
Rear overload spring snubbers
Front and rear axle bump stops
Part number 4.18120
I did not see any body (cab) mount bushings and I only saw a listing for 2000-01 4WD Excursion
www.energysuspension.com/fdt2.html
time to get to work  
gomobius
2000 LTD 4X4 V10, Transgo Tugger Shiftkit, Auburn limited slip, poly bushings, helwig anti sway bar, ranchos, centermatics,kevlar brake hoses,and a cool looking SUPERFORD.ORG sticker |
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JohnBoy
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 Posted:10/15/2003 16:04 |
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Hey Gom,
what are the benifits of the bushings that you can see/feel/tell us?
2005 6.0L 4x4 Eddie Bauer Ex
2003 6.0L 4x4 Limited Ex - traded in (BooHoo )
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gomobius
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Posted:10/19/2003 11:30 |
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Johnboy the benifits from the polyurethane bushings are a firmer more responsive suspension. Not only does your suspension feel better it is better. Ford's bushings (and most auto manufactures) are rubber, very mushy rubber. The poly bushings are much harder almost plastic feeling, but yet still flexable. This gives a firmer handling suspension, but not a harsher ride IMO.
I only have the poly bushings on my anti sway bar and not everywhere else yet, but I noticed such a differance that I do plan to install as much poly as I can.
gomobius
2000 LTD 4X4 V10, Transgo Tugger Shiftkit, Auburn limited slip, poly bushings, helwig anti sway bar, ranchos, centermatics,kevlar brake hoses,and a cool looking SUPERFORD.ORG sticker |
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E. Long
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Posted:10/21/2003 20:33 |
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| Quote: | Johnboy the benifits from the polyurethane bushings are a firmer more responsive suspension. Not only does your suspension feel better it is better. Ford's bushings (and most auto manufactures) are rubber, very mushy rubber. The poly bushings are much harder almost plastic feeling, but yet still flexable. This gives a firmer handling suspension, but not a harsher ride IMO.
I only have the poly bushings on my anti sway bar and not everywhere else yet, but I noticed such a differance that I do plan to install as much poly as I can.
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Have you had good service from any shop/company that sells these bushings? I am coming up on 100,000 miles and plan to do several preventative maintenance tasks as well as replacing some normal-wear items. The bushings sound like the way to go.
-Eric
'67 Galaxie 500 - 390 FE, .030" over, FE to AOD adapter, disc brake conversion. The Daily Driver.
'00 Excursion - 7.3L PSD, LANDYOT Gen-II Radius Rods, Factory Tech Valve Body, 200K+ miles and going |
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gomobius
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• Granger, IN, USA |
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Posted:10/24/2003 08:06 |
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Eric , I am still looking for someone that sells the master kit by Energy suspension.
2000 LTD 4X4 V10, Transgo Tugger Shiftkit, Auburn limited slip, poly bushings, helwig anti sway bar, ranchos, centermatics,kevlar brake hoses,and a cool looking SUPERFORD.ORG sticker |
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E. Long
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Texas4x4
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Posted:10/25/2003 09:43 |
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My experience with poly-urethane bushings (in the Jeep world, anyway) is that I can feel increased driveline and other vibrations because they don't have the dampening effect rubber does. Now, I'm not saying that's a BAD thing. I actually like it because I can better feel if there is something wrong. I am just bringing that up because I have heard others complain about it.
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