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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 12:25 PM
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Has anyone used Energy Suspension? If so are they good? Thanks
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I have the ES poly bushing on my '68, and really like it . Just use the grease they provide w/ the kit and it will not squeak.
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 12:41 PM
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Corey_68
I have the ES poly bushing on my '68, and really like it . Just use the grease they provide w/ the kit and it will not squeak.

Me too.
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 01:18 PM
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Rebuilt my front end with ES poly kit, and i'm also running their motor mounts...great stuff, great price!

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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 01:19 PM
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My only gripe: I bought a set of the small bushings (poly) intended to replace the stock rubber ones used with the rear sway bar. No way would those fit the stock bar... I have to find new rubber bushings sometime when I get home...another thing on the "to do" list.
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 01:21 PM
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Installed their poly strut rod, rear spring bushings & motor mounts when I had my 77. Very satisfied. Greased em up and no squeeks.
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 06:08 PM
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i put a full set on my '81 years and years ago. i've had no problems with them. my only complaint with the set is there is absolutely no information in the kit describing which bushings are which. since some of the replacements don't look exactly like the ones they replace, it's a bit frustrating but you can figure it out.
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I have poly everywhere except the trans mount, its good stuff. Just put extra grease in there.
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by djcwardog
My only gripe: I bought a set of the small bushings (poly) intended to replace the stock rubber ones used with the rear sway bar. No way would those fit the stock bar... I have to find new rubber bushings sometime when I get home...another thing on the "to do" list.
They are really hard to get on the sway bars. I would measure the bar and bushing diameter again to make sure they are the same. You will have to take screwdriver to pry them open and slide it on the bar at the same time.
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My transmission mount is from "Engery Suspension"
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 07:53 PM
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youll really like the stiffer feel. and go to local store and buy an extra set for the front shocks ( a-zone has them ), and put them on your steering ram. you wont get that one in your kit.
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Been on my vette for over 6 years now with no issues
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