packagedeal053 | Complete Suspension Bushing Kit | Ford F250 1980-1998

Energy Suspension Bushings: Red and Black

What's the difference?

The two different colors are essentially the same at a formula level. Some black components are graphite impregnated as a self-lubricating agent, but overall they are the same part. Graphite is not added to the red formula simply because it changes the color of the bushing.

Bushing hardness by color?

The Durometer (or hardness) of red and black bushings are the same for that position. The different colors do not indicate a higher or lower durometer.

Why buy red bushings?

Red or black bushings is almost entirely an aesthetic choice, there is no real functional difference between the two. Some who drive their vehicles especially hard (track, rally, etc.) sometimes use red bushings because it is easier to see any damage that the bushing might have suffered from extreme conditions.

Are there other bushing colors?

Energy Suspension used to have Yellow and Blue options but they stopped producing components in these colors a long time ago and they are no longer available on the market.

There are 2 types of bushings in the rear shackles of this vehicle. The more common shackle type has a bushing with a very thin outer metal sleeve. The bushing and sleeve are pressed into the shackle. If you have that type, select "Common". The other type is a molded in shackle bushing. These bushings are molded into the shackle themselves and are not pressed in. You can tell they're molded in because they will not have the outer metal sleeve around the bushing that the more common type has. If you have molded type shackle bushings, select "Molded" from the options.

Ford Truck Replacement Sway Bar Bushings in 3 steps:

F250 Models must select a kit from below. F350 models all use 4.5126

Choose Endlink type - Style 'A' or Style 'B'
Choose Bushing Height
Choose Sway Bar Size	Need Help measuring? Click here for more info.

Click on the correct part number below

Endlink Style	Sway Bar Diameter	3.5 inch Tall Bushings	2.5 inch Tall Bushings	2 inch Tall Bushings
	5/8 inch	-	-	4.5117
3/4 inch	-	-	4.5118
7/8 inch	4.5129	4.5105	4.5119
23mm	4.5115	-	-
1 inch	4.5127	4.5106	4.5120
1-1/8 inch	4.5128	4.5107	4.5121
	5/8 inch	-	-	4.5116
3/4 inch	-	-	4.5122
7/8 inch	-	4.5102	4.5123
1 inch	-	4.5103	4.5124
1-1/8 inch	-	4.5104	4.5125

The F350 models with a solid axle will have a front track bar. The F250 and F350 models without the solid axle will use Axle Pivot bushings instead. Select the type of front axle to get the correct parts for it.

Putting the Icing on the Cake

Energy Suspension offers a 7 year warranty for every part they make. But we know the quality of these parts deserves the peace of mind that a Lifetime Warranty provides. Exclusively for DST customers, we offer a FREE upgrade to a Lifetime Warranty handled directly thru us. No strings, no hassles, no receipts needed.

See all the details on this exclusive Energy Suspension Lifetime Warranty.