Energy suspension vs. Rubber?

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Energy suspension vs. Rubber? #770246 12/07/06 05:58 AM

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Phoenix, Arizona

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When I was replaceing all four of my tie rod ends I noticed mycontrol arm bushings are kinda rotting out from the old power steering leak it had when I bought it. Anyone had much luck w/ the urethane or should I just stick with OEM rubber? Urethane claime to be resistant to oils and claim to last longer.

1994 Toyota 4Runner SR5 3.0L M/T 4X4 w/ Full OME Sus & 1-1/2"BJS

1993 Toyota Pickup 2.4L M/T

1999 Jeep XJ "Classic" 4.0L A/T 4X4

Re: Energy suspension vs. Rubber? [Re: 1994Runner4X4] #770247 12/13/06 03:27 AM

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fourwd1

Body Damage is Cool

Just about every rubber bushing in my truck is poly. The only down side is they transmit the vibrations rubber absorbs. They also don't have the "give" rubber has, which can be good or bad, depending where it is.

- seen in FOUR WHEELER mag July 2006 & OFF-ROAD mag Feb 2007 -
'84 4Runner ARBed 5.29s F&R,4.7 & 2.28 t-cases,hy-steer,BudBuilt skid,30spl Longs,36" TSLs,Chevys

'83 P/U, Buick 231 V6,Holley 4 bbl,Weiand intake,Downey headers,TH350 w/700R4 gearset

Re: Energy suspension vs. Rubber? [Re: fourwd1] #770248 12/13/06 03:23 PM

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For some reason , I can't find just the sway bar and link bushings for a 99 runner???????
Energy skips right over them.
The only way I can see getting them is to buy the Addco swaybars but they seem to restrict the travel according to reports.
Anyone know a place or an aftermarket rubber bushing I can use from a local parts house?
Kenny S>

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