Where can I find bushes cheaper?

[Sir Revalot]

Hi all,

Yesterday I had my suspension checked by Pedders due to a few noises here and there in the front. Found out there are a few suspension-related things (mainly bushes) that need to be replaced in the front-end.

Just for shits & giggles, I called a Honda dealer (that shall remain nameless) and priced up all the parts. It's basically a couple of small ball joints from the swaybar and a few bushes. $800!

Can anyone recommend a good place to get bushes & other such components for a far less ludicrous price?

I was thinking of ringing Repco, but can anyone suggest other places?

Cheers!

[Alexx]

US ebay.

you can get an energy suspension polyurethane hyper flex kit which replaces almost every bush under the car for under 200aud delivered


edit: link here

While you're replacing them it is probably a good idea to do the rear trailing arm bushes too, which are sold separately. They can be bought from the same seller for around 60aud delivered. Beats the honda oem price of ~100 per side

[Tegzieboi_BAR]

from past experience, n i live in SA aswell. If u want parts u gotta go either honda, or woodville honda wreckers that will supply most parts 2nd hand half decent condition but way overpriced, prolly better off gettin new.

Otherwise maybe pm a few interstate shops such as jdm concept/yard etc n c what they can do.

Perhaps even try somethin like an autobarn n they might have branded bushings etc (whiteline n that sorta stuff) but as far as i kno its mainly aftermarket sizes.

I must admit Adelaide is an expensive place 2 own a honda. Goodluck mate, let us kno wat u find coz im in the same boat, a lot of joints in my teg r gettin a bit squeaky.

[beeza]

Yeah energy suspension off ebay or if you want better quality the mugen ones are very good.You could check with Yonas at JDMYard.

[[CRA23]]

The expencive part is not the bushes themselves but the install costs, some bushes need to be machine pressed and is quite time consuming.

[Sir Revalot]

Thanks for your help everyone. I may go for that energy suspension kit.

I will take off my front wheels tomorrow and have a look. I may be able to get away with only replacing a couple of things. I really don't want to have to spend a whole weekend replacing bushes (and getting some replaced professionally) unless I really have to!

[beeza]

I was going to replace all my bushes with the ES ones but I was reading how it makes your car shake/vibrate a lot.

[omgzilla]

I'm going to get the EnergySuspension kit for mine soon, but just replace the busted/suspicious ones instead of putting them all in - to try and keep vibration to a minimum.

[beeza]

That's a great idea.Hmmm,I might have to copy ya

[Sir Revalot]

Thanks for all the comments guys. Yes I'd agree that all urethane would make the car a lot stiffer, which may not be good, particularly if your local roads are shit (Adelaide local roads are terrible - potholes and raised sewage drain covers etc.. :S)

I spoke with a very experienced mechanic a while ago and he said that it's sometimes just best to use standard bushes instead of urethane, as it puts stress on other parts of the car. Then again, I'm the right one to talk - I have lowered springs and harder shocks! LOL

I also took my right front wheel off tonight and had a look at the bushes. The swaybar 'D' bushes (the ones that join it to the chassis) look a little worn, but the rest look fine. I'm not an expert in this field, but it's pretty easy to spot a worn bush, and I couldn't see any issues myself. I think i'll just buy new spring top mounts, new D bushes and strut top rubbers and install them first. If the noise is still there then I'll look at taking it to someone else to get checked out. I don't know that I trust Pedders very much....

[specialst]

Sir_Revalot,
i have 2 reccomendations and 3 words... energy suspension ftw.

these are $1000000000 cheaper then OEM.
picked up every single Bushing for my DC2 for under $250.

The Energy Suspension Master kit comes with every bushing except the Rear Trailing Arms.
Rear Trailing Arm bushing can be purchased from Sprint Auto Parts (heaps around in adelaide) or from Energy Suspension as well.

So where so u buy these ES Bushings?
http://www.energysusp.com.au/

[VTECMACHINE]

i have 2 reccomendations and 3 words... energy suspension ftw.

But that's 5 words technically