Energy suspension control arm bushings

[MikeB]

I'm considering Energy Suspension polyurethane control arm bushings for my 82 C10. Any comments or suggestions? I know they flex less than OE-type rubber and won't deteriorate. Also, it sounds like they're easier to install.

My only experience with poly bushings is with Energy Suspension's cab mounts and stabilizer bar bushings that I installed on another pickup approximately 20 years ago, and they still look and work like new.

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[smoothandlow84]

I replaced all of my control arm, sway bar, hanger brackes and body mount bushings with poly. They make a big difference in handling and stability. The oem rubber wear out and deteriorate making handling and alignment sloppy.

Highly recommend using them.

 

[74 Shortbed]

X2... Poly is the only way to go..

 

[foamypirate]

Just make sure you grease them up good. I also prefer the black bushings (graphite impregnated). It will help minimize the squeaking you can get with Poly bushings.

 

[CSFJ]

I've done complete urethane suspensions on small cars when I was racing imports. They really do tighten up the handling. The last one I did would damn near rip the fillings out of your teeth on a corner. The downside, is if your roads are ****** like they are up here, the novelty wears off pretty quick. By the time I sold that car, I really didn't enjoy driving it anymore. It was just harsh and rattley unless you were on fresh asphalt. That was my experience with small cars. I would hope the extra weight of the truck would help work against it, but I'm not willing to risk it myself. Don't get me wrong, I love the idea of better handling and no deterioration, but would hate to end up making the truck less pleasant to drive.