Problems you can avoid when ordering Energy Susp sway bar kits
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Problems you can avoid when ordering Energy Susp sway bar kits
I have been waiting for the better part of two months for the correct sway bar kits to arrive. Summit has been the ordering point, so part of this delay is attributed to the order going through two hands. NOTE: Sway bar kits are special order items back to Energy.
The first order was returned to Summit since I asked for the "G" or graphite. The kits received were red. Luckly, Energy includes a wrap-around tape to measure the bar diameter. So I was able to confirm the correct bar size. It took almost four weeks before both the F & R kits arrived.
When assembly of the rear end started, it was realized that I was holding the wrong P/N's!! For a 68 or something..... Sent both kits back and reordered.
Except this time I first confirmed the kits numbers on Energy's website. Then while the Summit sales rep was digging for part numbers in his computer, I could confirm the correct numbers were being ordered. Yes, at first he did get it wrong and we worked together to make sure the right part number was located.
Another three weeks wait and the first kit arrived today!
Glad I'm not in a rush!
http://www.energysuspension.com/corv1.html
http://www.energysuspension.com/corv2.html
:cheers: -JRC-
The first order was returned to Summit since I asked for the "G" or graphite. The kits received were red. Luckly, Energy includes a wrap-around tape to measure the bar diameter. So I was able to confirm the correct bar size. It took almost four weeks before both the F & R kits arrived.
When assembly of the rear end started, it was realized that I was holding the wrong P/N's!! For a 68 or something..... Sent both kits back and reordered.
Except this time I first confirmed the kits numbers on Energy's website. Then while the Summit sales rep was digging for part numbers in his computer, I could confirm the correct numbers were being ordered. Yes, at first he did get it wrong and we worked together to make sure the right part number was located.
Another three weeks wait and the first kit arrived today!
Glad I'm not in a rush!
http://www.energysuspension.com/corv1.html
http://www.energysuspension.com/corv2.html
:cheers: -JRC-
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2000
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From: Tampa Florida
Re: Problems you can avoid when ordering Energy Susp sway bar kits (JrRifleCoach)
Well that is unfortunate.
I did the same and had no problems...of course I provided the numbers from ES's website.
You will like them...I just relubed them after 3 years of use...the bushings look brand new after wiping with wet towel. That grease is nasty stuff though!
:)
I did the same and had no problems...of course I provided the numbers from ES's website.
You will like them...I just relubed them after 3 years of use...the bushings look brand new after wiping with wet towel. That grease is nasty stuff though!
:)
Racer
Joined: Apr 2003
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From: portland or
Re: Problems you can avoid when ordering Energy Susp sway bar kits (No Go)
I found that http://www.suspension.com is great for the small Energy parts.
They stock it and are reasonably priced and VERY service oriented.
BTW, Energy is a GREAT company to work with. I ruined a small end-link bushing during install, called them up, told them I was a dumb-@ss, and in four days had a bag of the things!
Great group!
-Z
They stock it and are reasonably priced and VERY service oriented.
BTW, Energy is a GREAT company to work with. I ruined a small end-link bushing during install, called them up, told them I was a dumb-@ss, and in four days had a bag of the things!
Great group!
-Z
Drifting
Joined: Jul 1999
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From: Brighton, MI
Re: Problems you can avoid when ordering Energy Susp sway bar kits (Z-PDX)
I agree. I bought my front a-arm bushing kit off of e-bay. It was new in the package, however when it showed up at my door one of the bushings had been cut out of the package. :skep: It didn't look like that in the e-bay auction picture. Before yelling at the seller, I called ES to even see if I could get just one bushing. Not only did the have it, they sent it to me for free, even paid the shipping. They went out of their way to help me, no questions asked.
