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Anyone using energy suspension bushings? thoughts?

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Old Sep 12, 2014 | 04:08 AM
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I am getting ready to swap out all my bushings to an energy suspensions full bushing kit for my JK. I want it because the high concentration of salt eats my rubber bushings quick and the tighter on road/expedition drive the urethane bushings provide. I am also going to swap out the shock bushings for urethane too. At that time im going to add some shock extenders to get my shocks back in line with my lift. Another bonus is the body bushings give me a 1" body lift. Not a lot but just a tad.

I would like to know peoples experiences using the bushings.
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Old Sep 12, 2014 | 04:11 AM
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It will "tighten" everything up but be prepared to deal with squeaks.
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Old Sep 12, 2014 | 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by OH9JK
It will "tighten" everything up but be prepared to deal with squeaks.
is it that bad?
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Old Sep 12, 2014 | 05:04 AM
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You have to grease the bushing on a regular basis or it will squeak, a lot. And you have to use a special grease for them as regular grease is not recommended.
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Old Sep 12, 2014 | 05:44 AM
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You will feel a lot more of the roughness of any road you are on. Cant believe you need bushings after only 3 years. I wonder if you might be able to coat them with something so the salt doesn't eat them?
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Old Sep 16, 2014 | 02:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Rob 12B1P
You will feel a lot more of the roughness of any road you are on. Cant believe you need bushings after only 3 years. I wonder if you might be able to coat them with something so the salt doesn't eat them?
they load the roads down here with salt. I am after replacing 5 bushings in the front already. Hmmmm, I will have to ponder this some more. I do like the tightening up of the suspension on the roads a bit more though.
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