cleethree

High mileage car here. I want to refresh some wear components on my car's suspension and I can't seem to find information about replacing bushings. Any good aftermarket options? Part numbers or DIYs? Tried searching but didn't find anything.

With almost 200k on my 06, I had to replace the dampers. Ended up replacing the springs too. Made a HUGE improvement to ride. Now looking to improve with bushings. Also, shooting for more mileage, 100k+. So if there are other components I should be looking into, please share!

Thanks.

Mrfix

There really isn't much to replace. Most of the bushings are pressed into parts like control arms and end links, etc. You could replace the the rear sway bar bushings but I don't see why unless they were worn out. Typically just replacing struts will do it (like you did). Nothing really else to do.

Where you might want to focus your attention if you want to make the vehicle last a long time is the engine, transmission and rear differential. You could try doing a seafoam treatment through your intake (the one that comes with a straw), do an Amsoil engine oil flush and go to their Signature 5w30 full synthetic, drain the transmission and replace the 2.5 -3 quarts that comes out, and change the rear differential oil with a synthetic gear oil (Amsoil SVG 75w90) and flush your brake system and replace all the brake fluid with fresh fluid. Maybe flush your cooling system also if it hasn't been done. You can put in a coolant boost to help the antifreeze transfer more heat (Amsoil coolant boost).

These fluid changes will help your vehicle perform better and last longer. I have no affiliation with Amsoil, just like their products.

Aspect

Check energy suspension or prothane. Upgrade to RR racing LCA bushings for handling benefits!

flowrider

iTrader: (9)

I replaced the LCA Bushings on my ISF with the RRRacing units. The ISF units are a bit stiffer than the standard IS LCA bushings. LMK if your interested.

Lou