# Control arm bushing replacements. Energy suspension? prothane? polyurethane kits? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [September 1, 2013, 9:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/control-arm-bushing-replacements-energy-suspension-prothane-polyurethane-kits/232615 "2013-09-01T21:28:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mr\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mr_t/32/7454_2.png) [@Mr\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mr_T)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2013, 9:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/control-arm-bushing-replacements-energy-suspension-prothane-polyurethane-kits/232615/1 "2013-09-01T21:28:00Z")
Front Control arm bushings on my civic are shot. I really hate the cheap design of the oem bushings and how they constantly shit out on people. Im leaning towards the energy suspension kit. I like the fact that they are more durable and solid now hollowed out 4 points like the oem ones that love to rip and fall apart. Any suggestions? any one use these things? They seem to have good reviews and i like the concept of them. These are the few ive found. [http://www.ebay.com/itm/Energy-Suspension-16-3116G-Front-Control-Arm-Bushings-/380464269642?pt=Motors\_Car\_Truck\_Parts\_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2002|Make%3AHonda|Model%3ACivic&hash=item589570094a&vxp=mtr](http://www.ebay.com/itm/Energy-Suspension-16-3116G-Front-Control-Arm-Bushings-/380464269642?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2002%7CMake%3AHonda%7CModel%3ACivic&hash=item589570094a&vxp=mtr) > **[8-215 Prothane Polyurethane Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Kit / Civic RSX |...](http://www.ebay.com/itm/8-215-Civic-Front-Lower-Control-Arm-Bushing-Kit-01-05-/180681846051?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2002%7CMake%3AHonda%7CModel%3ACivic&hash=item2a117a2d23&vxp=mtr)** > > 8-215 Prothane Polyurethane Front Lower Control Arm Bushing Kit / Civic RSX | eBay Motors, Parts & Accessories, Car & Truck Parts | eBay! [http://www.ebay.com/itm/Energy-Suspension-16-3116G-Control-Arm-Bushing-Set-/321181248589?pt=Motors\_Car\_Truck\_Parts\_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2002|Make%3AHonda|Model%3ACivic&hash=item4ac7e4ec4d&vxp=mtr](http://www.ebay.com/itm/Energy-Suspension-16-3116G-Control-Arm-Bushing-Set-/321181248589?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Year%3A2002%7CMake%3AHonda%7CModel%3ACivic&hash=item4ac7e4ec4d&vxp=mtr) ---
**Author:** ![robftw](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/6bbea6/32.png) [@robftw](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/robftw)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2013, 10:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/control-arm-bushing-replacements-energy-suspension-prothane-polyurethane-kits/232615/2 "2013-09-01T22:04:07Z")
I had energy suspension bushings in my rx7, I liked them alot. Mine were red. ---
**Author:** ![checko](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/checko/32/5422_2.png) [@checko](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/checko)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2013, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/control-arm-bushing-replacements-energy-suspension-prothane-polyurethane-kits/232615/3 "2013-09-02T08:24:56Z")
I had the energy suspension bushings in my eg sedan. Have fun gettin the old ones out! The outer metal ring around the rubber bushings like to not come out of the control arm ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2013, 11:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/control-arm-bushing-replacements-energy-suspension-prothane-polyurethane-kits/232615/4 "2013-09-02T11:12:30Z")
I also had energy suspension stuff on my eg. I really liked them ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mr_t/32/7454_2.png) [@Mr\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mr_T)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2013, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/control-arm-bushing-replacements-energy-suspension-prothane-polyurethane-kits/232615/5 "2013-09-02T13:27:01Z")
> [@robftw](#): > > I had energy suspension bushings in my rx7, I liked them alot. > > Mine were red. any fitment issues or anything did the car ride tighter ? did they hold up and last lol? > [@checko](#): > > I had the energy suspension bushings in my eg sedan. Have fun gettin the old ones out! The outer metal ring around the rubber bushings like to not come out of the control arm Oh I know ive researched it. I wont be doing it myself ill be having a shop or someone with a press do it. > [@Jam](#): > > I also had energy suspension stuff on my eg. I really liked them Nice how were they in a honda jam? ---
**Author:** ![Jam](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jam/32/7235_2.png) [@Jam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jam)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2013, 3:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/control-arm-bushing-replacements-energy-suspension-prothane-polyurethane-kits/232615/6 "2013-09-02T15:17:39Z")
A huge difference vs the blown stock ones. I had pretty much everything replaced (ball joints tie rods ect) also coilovers and skunk 2 rear LCAs. John D did the work for me. I was super happy with them Some people say they squeak, mine never made a peep ---
**Author:** ![ieatpaint](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ieatpaint/32/7311_2.png) [@ieatpaint](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ieatpaint)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2013, 4:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/control-arm-bushing-replacements-energy-suspension-prothane-polyurethane-kits/232615/7 "2013-09-02T16:04:24Z")
If you lube them properly they won’t squeak. I’ve had them in all my cars, my favorite is using them in the shifter. ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mr_t/32/7454_2.png) [@Mr\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mr_T)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2013, 4:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/control-arm-bushing-replacements-energy-suspension-prothane-polyurethane-kits/232615/8 "2013-09-02T16:44:23Z")
> [@ieatpaint](#): > > If you lube them properly they won’t squeak. I’ve had them in all my cars, my favorite is using them in the shifter. Thats what i like to hear, which kit is better the energy suspension or the prothane kit? ---
**Author:** ![stuiephoto](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/stuiephoto/32/6070_2.png) [@stuiephoto](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/stuiephoto)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2013, 4:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/control-arm-bushing-replacements-energy-suspension-prothane-polyurethane-kits/232615/9 "2013-09-02T16:58:28Z")
I had ES in the miata. No issues. I put zerk fittings in the control arms so I could easily lube them. ![http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/johnms88/2012-04-22_22-34-52_993.jpg](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/johnms88/2012-04-22_22-34-52_993.jpg) Use one of the balljoints tools. Really easy to do on the car this way, at least on a miata. ![http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/johnms88/2012-04-25_17-55-59_38.jpg](http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b35/johnms88/2012-04-25_17-55-59_38.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![livin4hockey](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/d2c977/32.png) [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2013, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/control-arm-bushing-replacements-energy-suspension-prothane-polyurethane-kits/232615/10 "2013-09-02T18:04:44Z")
Curious about this as well, my sister’s LCA bushings are going on her 01 Civic coupe. ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mr_t/32/7454_2.png) [@Mr\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mr_T)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2013, 3:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/control-arm-bushing-replacements-energy-suspension-prothane-polyurethane-kits/232615/11 "2013-09-05T15:04:53Z")
Anyone ever have issues with these lasting? ive heard a few people say they fell apart quicker than oem ones did and that the polyurethane didnt last either. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2013, 3:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/control-arm-bushing-replacements-energy-suspension-prothane-polyurethane-kits/232615/12 "2013-09-05T15:26:51Z")
You’ll sell this car within the yr anyways. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![pirite](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/pirite/32/5308_2.png) [@pirite](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/pirite)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2013, 4:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/control-arm-bushing-replacements-energy-suspension-prothane-polyurethane-kits/232615/13 "2013-09-05T16:16:07Z")
air hammer the old ones out and press the new ones in. thats how we do em at work. im trying to remember which bolt normally gives us issues but i cant remember. spray everything up with some pb a week before hand and you probably wont have any issues. ---
**Author:** ![Mr\_T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mr_t/32/7454_2.png) [@Mr\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mr_T)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2013, 5:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/control-arm-bushing-replacements-energy-suspension-prothane-polyurethane-kits/232615/14 "2013-09-05T17:58:00Z")
> [@maxwell](#): > > You’ll sell this car within the yr anyways. 🙂 I was thinking that but I at least want them to last because i will be spending the money to fix them regardless so id kind of like to know its not in vain haha. > [@pirite](#): > > air hammer the old ones out and press the new ones in. thats how we do em at work. im trying to remember which bolt normally gives us issues but i cant remember. > spray everything up with some pb a week before hand and you probably wont have any issues. Yes thats the plan its not getting them out thats the problem I just need to know the best replacement