Energy Suspension Parts: buick special 1966

Energy Suspension makes parts in 2 colors. Red and Black.

How are these two colors different? 

The only difference between the red and black parts is that most Black Energy Suspension parts are Graphite Impregnated. This serves to help self lubricate the bushings. The Red parts do not have this characteristic. Aside from the actual color and the lack of being Graphite Impregnated - the red parts are essentially the same as the black.

 

I thought that the RED parts were harder and more performance oriented?

This is a common misconception. The red parts have the same durometer (hardness) as the Black parts and differ only in their actual appearance (color) and the fact that they're NOT graphite impregnated like the Black parts.

 

Why do people buy the red parts when they're not Graphite Impregnated like the Black parts?

In the end this is really because some people simplylike the color Red more than Black.

 

I thought Energy Suspension Made parts in Yellow and Blue as well?

Unfortunately Energy Suspension stopped producing these colors a long time ago and they are no longer available on the market.

FREE FORMULA 5 PRELUBE 

For a Limited Time any Hyperflex Master Kit purchased on www.EnergySuspensionParts.com will come with a free package of Formula 5 Prelube squeeze tubes. This high performance bushing lubricant is designed to extend the life of your parts and keep them squeek free.

 Adding this option will not increase your order cost or the cost of shipping.

Putting the Icing on the Cake

Energy Suspension offers a 2 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.

The lock ring is important because it keeps the U-joint in place and keeps it from moving. If you have the wrong lock ring then the U-joint could rock back and forth and cause damage to the the yoke. If you have the outside lock ring it will have a circular shape with tangs and be at the top. If you have the inside lock ring then it'll look like a C and be at the bottom.

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To find the correct universal sway bar bushings set for your vehicle - choose the universal sway bar bracket type that most closely matches your vehicle's existing ones. Then use the "A" universal sway bar diameter measurement shown in the diagrams that matches the diameter of your vehicle's sway bar. Choose the universal sway bar part number from either of the two columns.

How To Measure Your Existing Sway Bar

Greaseable Universal Sway Bar Bushings (at top)

Sway Bar Diameter Diameter of 'A'	Part Number	Part Number
7/16" / 11mm	95151	-
1/2" / 13mm	95152	-
9/16" / 14mm	95153	-
5/8" / 16mm	95154	-
11/16" / 17.5mm	95155	-
3/4" / 19mm	95156	-
13/16" / 20.5mm	95157	-
7/8" / 22mm	95158	-
23mm	95159	-
15/16" / 24mm	95160	-
1" / 25mm	95161	-
1-1/16" / 27mm	95162	95169
28mm	95163	-
1-1/8" / 28.5mm	95164	95170
1-3/16" / 30mm	-	95171
1-1/4 / 31.5mm	95165	95172
32mm	95166	-
1-5/16" / 33mm	95167	-
1-3/8" / 35mm	95168	95173

Non-Greaseable Universal Sway Bar Bushings (below)

Sway Bar Diameter Diameter of 'A'	Part Number	Part Number
7/16" / 11mm	-	95101
1/2" / 13mm	-	95102
9/16" / 14mm	-	95103
5/8" / 16mm	95120	95104
17mm	95121	-
11/16" / 17.5mm	-	95105
18mm	95122	-
3/4" / 19mm	95123	95106
20mm	95124	-
13/16" / 20.5mm	-	95107
21mm	95125	-
7/8" / 22mm	95126	95108
23mm	95127	95115
15/16" / 24mm	95128	95109
1" / 25mm	95129	95110
1-1/16" / 27mm	-	95111
28mm	-	95130
1-1/8" / 28.5mm	-	95112
1-1/4" / 31.5mm	-	95113
32mm	-	95116
1-5/16" / 33mm	-	95114

Energy Suspension Makes 2 versions of dust boots in this size. The -Round- version is by far the most common. The -Octagon- version is simply a slightly different shape on the outside offering a faceted Octagon shape instead of the smooth round shape. Both versions of these dust boots work the exact same, some people just like the appearance of one version over the other.

Round Style

Octagon Style

Prothane Red vs Black

Black, or Red? Red, or Black?

Prothane makes bushings in both colors. But is there a difference in them? Is one harder than the other? There are a lot of misconceptions about the color difference in Prothane's bushings, so let us at DST clear that up for you.

How are these two colors different?

Aside from the actual color, there isn't really a difference at all between the red and the black. They are the same durometer, or hardness, so they will perform the same and both should last the life of your vehicle.

What about the graphite rumor?

The black bushings do have a small amount of graphite mixed in with the polyurethane which has the potential to help with squeaking. But really, the best way to prevent Prothane bushings from squeaking is to use the supplied pre-lube* and grease them properly at install. So whether you choose the red, or the black, just be sure to grease them properly to avoid any squeaking.

* Some types of bushings only compress, such as body mounts and endlinks, and do not come with grease because they do not need grease. So if your kit comes with grease, be sure to use it!

Free Super Grease!

Purchase ANY Prothane Total Kit and receive a free 3 pack of 0.5 Ounce Squeeze Tubes of Prothane "Super Grease".

Prothane Super Grease is a specially formulated polyurethane bushing lubricant designed to be used when installing polyurethane bushings. We think it's so good, we want to give you some for free with your Total Kit!

Heavy Duty Upgrade
The Heavy Duty link kits are made with Grade 5 hardware and include thicker washers than the washers provided in the standard link kits.

Polyurethane Upgrade
The new line of MOOG sway bar link kits feature Grade 8 hardware and unique polyurethane bushings with nested washers. The improved hardware includes a solid hex spacer and a one inch barrel lock nut.