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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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Has anyone used the Energy Suspension Hyper-Flex system on there vette?...84-95 vette users would use part # 3-18122R or G. Thinking about getting this, but want to see if anyone has any advise for me before I do....Thanks, Jess.
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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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This is the polyurethane kit right?

I remember reading a thread on this where someone replaced all his bushings; he said it was awesome.

I bought the kit but haven't gotten it on yet since I'm not an expert wrencher. I would pay to have it done, which is going to cost me 20 hours and $1-2 grand. I may do it in sections.

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Old Jul 24, 2009 | 08:19 PM
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i also have it sitting in my garage... i will be installing it when i have my car down pulling the motor. i cant see it being a bad thing, cept for stiffening up bumps
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Most upper and lower control arm bushings need to be pressed out and in.A hard job for the hobby wrencher,do it in sections.
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I did the full kit 8 years ago on my 93. Can't comment on the bushings specifically because I changed to new springs, shocks and swaybars all at the same time. Every other stock or near stock c4 i've driven in or driven makes me want to cry.
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Originally Posted by Pryderei
I did the full kit 8 years ago on my 93. Can't comment on the bushings specifically because I changed to new springs, shocks and swaybars all at the same time. Every other stock or near stock c4 i've driven in or driven makes me want to cry.
Tears of joy or tears of pity?Please expand your answer
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Tears of pity !
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well, its going to be that much of a pain...maybe I'll wait. I just want to enjoy her right now...had a hard life it looks like, and I just want to drive her a little for now. sounds like a big job...and im not a mechanic by any means...I can sell you a car part, but doing the dirty work...not me !!! Maybe down the road. Thanks for the tips.
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Originally Posted by littleyellowvette85
well, its going to be that much of a pain...maybe I'll wait. I just want to enjoy her right now...had a hard life it looks like, and I just want to drive her a little for now. sounds like a big job...and im not a mechanic by any means...I can sell you a car part, but doing the dirty work...not me !!! Maybe down the road. Thanks for the tips.
I am slowly redoing mine. Should be ready for the fall driving season. I can't wait. Shop press makes the job easier.
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Originally Posted by Pryderei
Tears of pity !
Way cool!
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