Control Arm Bushing Options vs Complete Replacement
#1
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Control Arm Bushing Options vs Complete Replacement
Having my suspension and basically entire car rebuilt around a new engine.
Seems like the options for replacing control arm bushings are:
A) Buy poly/delrin bushings (noisy but cheap/albeit higher labor - still cheaper than B)
B) Replace all control arms ($$$) as the OE bushings are not available stand alone and you must buy assembly
I thought there here was a rebuilding service but if not, who sells ALL OEM C5 control arms (front/back) here on the forum at a reasonable price ?
Thanks for any input guys,
Seems like the options for replacing control arm bushings are:
A) Buy poly/delrin bushings (noisy but cheap/albeit higher labor - still cheaper than B)
B) Replace all control arms ($$$) as the OE bushings are not available stand alone and you must buy assembly
I thought there here was a rebuilding service but if not, who sells ALL OEM C5 control arms (front/back) here on the forum at a reasonable price ?
Thanks for any input guys,
#3
Drifting
I'm going through the same thing. I decided to say, eff it; gonna get LG to put in spherical bearings and call it a day.
Edit: In LA, considering how big your potholes are ... I might personally want to stick with something softer, like poly. I don't think new rubber is worth the cost.
Edit: In LA, considering how big your potholes are ... I might personally want to stick with something softer, like poly. I don't think new rubber is worth the cost.
Last edited by gimp; 02-07-2019 at 09:27 PM.
#4
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
I will use it for street only. That’s the downside of poly, the noise regardless of the amount of lube......I will probably use the polys for my sway bars (I already bought a complete Energy Poly Bushing kit before I decided/was convinced by builder to not use it for my specific application). Not Racing.
#5
Racer
I've got poly on everything and street drive most of the time. What makes it feel stiffer are my Bilstein Sport shocks. If you do go with poly, make sure you use lube specific to poly bushings.
Spaggs
Spaggs
#6
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Will do and thanks !
It is actually closer to $700 per corner to replace all the of the arms ft/rr with OE and the Dorman stuff is so cheap on the other hand, I am afraid to use it.
If only the OE bushing were made available!
It is actually closer to $700 per corner to replace all the of the arms ft/rr with OE and the Dorman stuff is so cheap on the other hand, I am afraid to use it.
If only the OE bushing were made available!
#7
Melting Slicks
I see Prothane has a full suspension kit for $85, including the appropriate lubricant. I've also seen mention that their black polyurethane incorporates graphite to help with noise -- not possible with the red.
#8
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
I saw that, I ordered red and they actually sent the black to the shop.
#9
Melting Slicks
Are those plastic sway bar end links? Going to upgrade those while you're in there? And is that an upgrade trans over to the side? Regardless of which way you go, do fill us in on the final outcome, so those of us bound to reach the same impasse know how it worked out for you.
#10
Drifting
Go with option "C" AFEpower (formerly pfadt) graphite impregnated poly kit. much quieter than energy suspension...ect...Its what I'm going to go with.....
https://afepower.com/afe-power-470-4...rm-bushing-set
https://afepower.com/afe-power-470-4...rm-bushing-set
#11
Le Mans Master
SuperPro Advanced Polyurethane Bushings
Has anyone had any experience with the new synthetic bushings by SuperPro? Someone on the C4 Forum happened to mention them as being much more compliant than normal polyurethane bushings but more durable than rubber. I also see that Summit has been carrying them for a variety of applications. (At Summit you'll need to search using Super Pro vs. SuperPro)
There's an excellent video her describing their functionality.SuperPro Bushings - The Best Suspension Bushings For Your Car (Advanced Polyurethane Bushings)
GUSTO
There's an excellent video her describing their functionality.SuperPro Bushings - The Best Suspension Bushings For Your Car (Advanced Polyurethane Bushings)
GUSTO
#12
Team Owner
go with option "c" afepower (formerly pfadt) graphite impregnated poly kit. Much quieter than energy suspension...ect...its what i'm going to go with.....
https://afepower.com/afe-power-470-4...rm-bushing-set
https://afepower.com/afe-power-470-4...rm-bushing-set
Wow!
#15
Drifting
expensive but worth it... I cut and pasted the discription......
aFe Control is proud to release the PFADT Series, Poly Control Arm Bushing Kit, for the C5 & C6 Corvette. OE factory bushings are known to deflect more than a 1/4" inch in turns which equates to almost 1 degree of lost camber and unpredictable handling. The aFe Control Poly Control Arm Bushing Kit, will solve this, by virtually eliminating bushing deflection, while still maintaining a quiet, comfortable ride, suitable for street use. The kit includes, lightweight, hard anodized 6061-T6 aluminum sleeves, specially grooved, graphite impregnated bushings, snap rings, and all hardware necessary for a complete installation. You will appreciate the 2 piece design allowing for a much easier installation, than 1 piece designs. The aFe Control kit even includes rear, lower shock mounts, setting it apart from the competition.
aFe Control is proud to release the PFADT Series, Poly Control Arm Bushing Kit, for the C5 & C6 Corvette. OE factory bushings are known to deflect more than a 1/4" inch in turns which equates to almost 1 degree of lost camber and unpredictable handling. The aFe Control Poly Control Arm Bushing Kit, will solve this, by virtually eliminating bushing deflection, while still maintaining a quiet, comfortable ride, suitable for street use. The kit includes, lightweight, hard anodized 6061-T6 aluminum sleeves, specially grooved, graphite impregnated bushings, snap rings, and all hardware necessary for a complete installation. You will appreciate the 2 piece design allowing for a much easier installation, than 1 piece designs. The aFe Control kit even includes rear, lower shock mounts, setting it apart from the competition.
#16
Team Owner
I'm sure that these bushings DO eliminate all deflection, but on the street, you need a little deflection, in order to deal with the bumps, ruts, and expansion strips that you WILL have to deal with. Race tracks don't have these issues.
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#17
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
WOW, check out these replacement assemblies at a fraction of the price for our cars.
Is this legit ?
After a lot of research I found these.....any experience ?
They appear “better” than stock based on description, guarantee, etc.... but who knows.
After some cursory research they seem pretty legit and in-line with aftermarket picking off OEM parts.
#18
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
WOW, check out these replacement assemblies at a fraction of the price for our cars.
Is this legit ?
“Mevotech”
After a lot of research I found these.....any experience ?
They appear “better” than stock based on description, guarantee, etc.... but who knows.
After some cursory research they seem pretty legit and in-line with aftermarket picking off OEM parts.
Is this legit ?
“Mevotech”
After a lot of research I found these.....any experience ?
They appear “better” than stock based on description, guarantee, etc.... but who knows.
After some cursory research they seem pretty legit and in-line with aftermarket picking off OEM parts.
#19
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Most online do not reference the mileage and/or condition of bushings.
I have looked at ALOt of used ones online obviously.
I have looked at ALOt of used ones online obviously.
#20
Drifting
then you should probably stick with rubber... after a little shopping around I found the kit for $465