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mnc
13-10-2009, 06:37 PM
Has anyone changed all their suspension bushings from front to rear? How much did it set you back etc. Need a quick quote.
riruiz_88
13-10-2009, 07:04 PM
i got charged roughly $750 for the rear, just labour. i provided them with bushes
Giraffe
13-10-2009, 07:12 PM
got charged $400 inc labour for lhs . pretty expensive..
apparently its pretty easy to do a DIY.
GSi_PSi
13-10-2009, 11:56 PM
bump need to know this aswell. badly need to replace my front oness
damienm
14-10-2009, 12:01 AM
itll set you back around 700 for the whole car (just labour)
mnc
14-10-2009, 05:53 PM
cheers guys.
FastFwd
14-10-2009, 05:58 PM
i bought every single bushing on my car from Energy Suspension for $430 AUD inc delivery from US and i replaced them all myself for EG tho. wouldnt be much difference.
Anthony38
15-10-2009, 09:00 AM
What does bushing ? How often do they need to be replaced?
xtan
16-10-2009, 02:34 PM
i have transmission energy suspension bushings, love it so much. One of best bushings to change. Solid shifting yet still smooth. The labour itself isn't difficult, just requires a breaker bar and time. Then get a wheel allignment and you will be happier than spending $700
beeza
16-10-2009, 03:04 PM
I had a few done recently,Link. (http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2495923#post2495923)
FastFwd
19-10-2009, 10:56 AM
Heres the Energy Suspension Masterkit Plus everything else missing from it. And there is alot missing from those kits so dont think 250 Bucks and your set. This all cost me $430 including shipping from the US. And i installed them myself

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m44/fastfwdcivic/IMGP9751.jpg

Heres the work:

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m44/fastfwdcivic/IMGP9831.jpghttp://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m44/fastfwdcivic/IMGP9832.jpghttp://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m44/fastfwdcivic/IMGP9833.jpghttp://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m44/fastfwdcivic/IMGP9834.jpghttp://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m44/fastfwdcivic/IMGP9836.jpghttp://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m44/fastfwdcivic/IMGP9837.jpghttp://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m44/fastfwdcivic/IMGP9838.jpghttp://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m44/fastfwdcivic/IMGP9839.jpghttp://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m44/fastfwdcivic/IMGP9840.jpghttp://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m44/fastfwdcivic/IMGP9841.jpg

I didnt need to do much bushings on the rear, just the compensator arms and the Trailing arm bushings as i had them all replaced when i installed this.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m44/fastfwdcivic/IMGP8450.jpg
danny_2132
19-10-2009, 05:12 PM
need to change my front lower control arm bushings as well.... let me know how it goes!
FastFwd
19-10-2009, 05:21 PM
need to change my front lower control arm bushings as well.... let me know how it goes!

This is it here man... the front complete LCA's with ES are around 100 including delivery all up.

http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m44/fastfwdcivic/IMGP9841.jpg

All u need is 17mm, 19mm, and 14mm spanner and/or sockets. hole saw bits for your drill, vice, hammer, jigsaw or electric saw and some spare time.
beeza
19-10-2009, 06:07 PM
I see,so there's 4 for the complete front LCA's aye...Hmmmm.I wonder if it's worth doing the other 3.The Front LCA bushes I have (in my thread) I think are the top left ones (could be the far right one though),do U know Fast fwd?

I'm thinking if I replace only the one I have,is it enough or should I do other's also?
FastFwd
19-10-2009, 06:15 PM
I see,so there's 4 for the complete front LCA's aye...Hmmmm.I wonder if it's worth doing the other 3.The Front LCA bushes I have (in my thread) I think are the top left ones (could be the far right one though),do U know Fast fwd?

I'm thinking if I replace only the one I have,is it enough or should I do other's also?

The front LCA's have three bushings the 4th circle in the middle is just the sway bar linkages.

The far left and the far right bushings are the most important on the front LCA's as they get the most use and get the most wear and tear. The far rear one's in that picture werent rearly that worn even after 270 thousand plus k's.

I suggest if your not that picky and just wanna do some and save some cash just do those two out of the front LCA's

And the Rear Trailing, Rear LCA's and Rear Compensator arms are all the most important. The rest wont need that much attention until 300+ thou.
beeza
19-10-2009, 06:30 PM
Sweet,Thank U!

I need 1 more set then for the front.

Would U know which ones these ones are:

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l287/beeza2/MugenFrontLowerControlArmBushesL-1.jpg
mnc
20-10-2009, 01:41 AM
far! fastfwd is going nuts. I wish you were here in melb to fully hook me up on this job haha. I want to do it myself due to the fact im on a low budget. The mechanics will probably charge me an arm and a leg and possibly more == but yeah, wouldn't have a clue on where to start. Someone link me to a page where i can buy some for my dc2r.
FastFwd
20-10-2009, 11:38 AM
Sweet,Thank U!

I need 1 more set then for the front.

Would U know which ones these ones are:


Well i cant tell you what these are in the mugen series they are different but ill explain what my Front ES ones were so you know.

The front two LCA bushings which need to be replaced mainly are these in the yellow circles.

http://imgur.com/k2xDw.jpg

These highlighted below are the bushings that fit into these two slots. As you can see in the picture they are exactly the same size and both bushings fit into either slots of the front LCA arm. So in the mugen series i would say the two would be very similar also. The only difference between the two in the ES Series is ones more of a jelly feel and ones more of a stiff rubber feel. I figured the lower bushings on the front LCA's would require the harder rubber as thats getting the most impact and usage. Could be wrong but it all seams to be working fine.

http://imgur.com/HdRjM.jpg

So maybe in the mugen series they only make one type that fit both. Even if you buy dual of the same set you cant go wrong as they fit in both holes perfectly.
FastFwd
20-10-2009, 11:48 AM
far! fastfwd is going nuts. I wish you were here in melb to fully hook me up on this job haha. I want to do it myself due to the fact im on a low budget. The mechanics will probably charge me an arm and a leg and possibly more == but yeah, wouldn't have a clue on where to start. Someone link me to a page where i can buy some for my dc2r.

I know man...im actually doing some cash diy's for some people in perth. Turbo kits, suspension setups etc. Just on the side cos i love doing it....

heres a links man...

Energy suspension australia - https://pontiworld.com.au/energysusp/index.php

Energy Suspension US - http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/

Energy suspension australia dont ever seam to have anything in stock for some reason. Doesnt really make sence if your going to be australian dealer for the product. I asked to order and they brushed me off..

So i went through Energy suspension US. I bought all the bushings including delivery as i said before for $430. Thats every single bushing on my EG becides engine mounts. Delivery was around $60 AUS and came within 5-7 days. I suggest just go with the US dealer. They have every single thing you need.

Btw i didnt use many of my rear LCA bushings and a few other things which ive circled in the picture below as i replaced them my NEW LCA's and New Sway bars etc which came with the bushings.. These below will all fit on your DC2 im pretty sure as the EG's are the same.

http://imgur.com/giQ0N.jpg

Ill sell them to ya for cheap...PM me if you would like them
beeza
20-10-2009, 06:54 PM
Cheers Fastfwd!
mnc
22-10-2009, 05:56 PM
cheers champ. Your legendary.
FastFwd
23-10-2009, 01:01 PM
No probs guys.

Btw got a 4 wheel alignment yesterday and the car drive 100 times better.