Prothane vs. Energy Suspension
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Prothane vs. Energy Suspension
I did a search and could not find any info on which is better or if they are the same.
I am going to be installing poly rear leaf spring bushings and rear control arm bushings on a 99 vette. I looked at Prothane and Energy Suspension. The spring kits are about the same price but ES rear control arm bushings are about $20.00 more. They both consist of 14 bushings and do not include shells.
I called both companies and ES said the reason theirs is more expensive is they are better bushings. The tech at ES said the way they mold or cast them makes their bushings alot stronger then Prothane's. My question then is why are the ES leaf spring bushings only $1.00 more then the Prothane bushings?
If anyone has any input on if the ES are worth the extra money TIA!!!
Let me rephrase this. I am not worried about the price differance. I am wanting to know if the price differance really reflects a better stronger bushing. If so that is what I will get.
I am going to be installing poly rear leaf spring bushings and rear control arm bushings on a 99 vette. I looked at Prothane and Energy Suspension. The spring kits are about the same price but ES rear control arm bushings are about $20.00 more. They both consist of 14 bushings and do not include shells.
I called both companies and ES said the reason theirs is more expensive is they are better bushings. The tech at ES said the way they mold or cast them makes their bushings alot stronger then Prothane's. My question then is why are the ES leaf spring bushings only $1.00 more then the Prothane bushings?
If anyone has any input on if the ES are worth the extra money TIA!!!
Let me rephrase this. I am not worried about the price differance. I am wanting to know if the price differance really reflects a better stronger bushing. If so that is what I will get.
Last edited by alias; Feb 5, 2007 at 04:13 PM.
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I just installed upper and lower control arm bushings (front and rear) on my coupe and I can't imagine trying to reuse the shells from the old bushings. Just go with the VBP kit. In the end, you will be glad you did.
