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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.
Special Order Details
"Prothane"
This part is not stocked at any of our warehouses. However we can have the part shipped directly to you from the manufacturer Prothane.
Special Order Fees:We will pay all special order fees. Purchasing a special order part will not cost you any more than if we had stocked it.
Domestic Orders:
For all orders shipping to the United States - the part will ship directly to you from the manufacturer. If you've purchased other parts along with a special order part, we will send them all in one single shipment.
International Orders:
For all orders shipping outside the United States, this part will be shipped directly to our forwarding office. We will fill out the necessary paperwork and forward the part on to you via your selected shipping option. If you've purchased other non special order parts - your entire order will wait to ship until this part has arrived.
Returns
Special Order parts do not qualify for returns. If you purchase a special order part we will not be able to assist you with a return. If your special order part is damaged, or missing a piece we will assist you in promptly receiving the correct order.
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.
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.
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!
Energy Suspension's Hyperflex Kit doesn't Include the Rear Trailing Arm Bushings. You can add them here as an option for less!
Yes - 16.7106: These are the OEM trailing Arm Bushings in all 1988 - 2000 Honda Civics and del Sols. 99.9% of buyers will use this set.
1990 - 1993 Integra Version - 16.7107: It is possible to
fit the disk brakes of the 90-93 Acura Integra onto your vehicle. If you have
done this, you will need this alternate part number. Very select few buyers
will need this version of the part number. If you have no idea what this is
all about, this most likely isn't the set you need.
There are 4 motor mounts on your vehicle. These inserts fill the voids in those mounts and firm them up. They even work with torn mounts, essentially realigning the torn rubber!
Front and Rear: 16.1104: This set will cover only the front and the rear torque mounts. The torque mounts are the ones that flex the most under power. This set will give you the best increase in performance.
Left and Right: 85068507: This set will cover the left and right mounts. These are the mounts that hold the weight of the engine. Note: Prothane brand due to energy not offering this part
All 4: 16.1104, 85068507: This option is all the inserts for all 4 mounts.
Much to the dismay of many buyers - almost all automotive manufacturer's used several different size sway bars in their vehicles. There is no rhyme or reason to this practice. It is random and different between cars of the same make, model, year etc. The ONLY way to ensure you're buying the correct size bushings for your car is to actually physically measure the sway bar. The is most commonly done one of two ways.
Buying the correct size bushings is VITAL to ensuring optimum performance from your sway bar. Bushings that are too large will not properly grip and support the sway bar. Likewise bushings that are too small may simply not fit over the bar and make installation impossible.
If you cannot find the correct size sway bar bushings listed under your vehicle's specific category - take a look at the Universal Sway Bar Bushings Page.
Much to the dismay of many buyers - almost all automotive manufacturer's used several different size sway bars in their vehicles. There is no rhyme or reason to this practice. It is random and different between cars of the same make, model, year etc. The ONLY way to ensure you're buying the correct size bushings for your car is to actually physically measure the sway bar. The is most commonly done one of two ways.
Buying the correct size bushings is VITAL to ensuring optimum performance from your sway bar. Bushings that are too large will not properly grip and support the sway bar. Likewise bushings that are too small may simply not fit over the bar and make installation impossible.
If you cannot find the correct size sway bar bushings listed under your vehicle's specific category - take a look at the Universal Sway Bar Bushings Page.
Special Order Details
"SuperPro"
This part is currently not stocked at any of our warehouses. However we can have the part shipped directly to you from the manufacturer SuperPro.
Special Order Fees:
We will pay all special order fees. Purchasing a special order part will not cost you any more than if we had stocked it.
Domestic Orders:
For all orders shipping to the United States - the part will ship directly to you from the manufacturer. If you've purchased other parts along with a special order part, we will send them all in one single shipment.
International Orders:
For all orders shipping outside the United States, this part will be shipped directly to our forwarding office. We will fill out the necessary paperwork and forward the part on to you via your selected shipping option. If you've purchased other non special order parts - your entire order will wait to ship until this part has arrived.
Returns
Special Order parts do not qualify for returns. If you purchase a special order part we will not be able to assist you with a return. If your special order part is damaged, or missing a piece we will assist you in promptly receiving the correct order.
Terms and Details Acceptance
If you select "Not Accepted" we will not send you these parts. Your order will be cancelled and refunded.
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You can safely ignore this option if your vehicle has the same engine in it as when it was made. This option is only for customers who have performed an engine swap.
Swapping a B series engine into a Honda or Acura that originally came with a D Series engine is very common. This bushing kit only includes the shifter bushings for a stock D Series engine. The bushing on the shift linkage at the transmission end is different on a B Series motor.
We will be happy to swap out the shifter bushing on this kit for a B Series version if needed.
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.
Special Order Details
"SPC"
This part is currently not stocked at any of our warehouses. However we can have the part shipped directly to you from the manufacturer SPC. Special orders from SPC typically ship within 5-8 weeks.
Special Order Fees:
We will pay all special order fees. Purchasing a special order part will not cost you any more than if we had stocked it.
Domestic Orders:
For all orders shipping to the United States - the part will ship directly to you from the manufacturer. If you've purchased other parts along with a special order part, we will send them all in one single shipment.
International Orders:
For all orders shipping outside the United States, this part will be shipped directly to our forwarding office. We will fill out the necessary paperwork and forward the part on to you via your selected shipping option. If you've purchased other non special order parts - your entire order will wait to ship until this part has arrived.
Returns
Special Order parts do not qualify for returns. If you purchase a special order part we will not be able to assist you with a return. If your special order part is damaged, or missing a piece we will assist you in promptly receiving the correct order.
Terms and Details Acceptance
If you select "Not Accepted" we will not send you these parts. Your order will be cancelled and refunded.
Special Order Details
"Beck Arnley"
This part is currently not stocked at any of our warehouses. However we can have the part shipped directly to you from the manufacturer Beck Arnley.
Special Order Fees:
We will pay all special order fees. Purchasing a special order part will not cost you any more than if we had stocked it.
Domestic Orders:
For all orders shipping to the United States - the part will ship directly to you from the manufacturer. If you've purchased other parts along with a special order part, we will send them all in one single shipment.
International Orders:
For all orders shipping outside the United States, this part will be shipped directly to our forwarding office. We will fill out the necessary paperwork and forward the part on to you via your selected shipping option. If you've purchased other non special order parts - your entire order will wait to ship until this part has arrived.
Returns
Special Order parts do not qualify for returns. If you purchase a special order part we will not be able to assist you with a return. If your special order part is damaged, or missing a piece we will assist you in promptly receiving the correct order.
Terms and Details Acceptance
If you select "Not Accepted" we will not send you these parts. Your order will be cancelled and refunded.