"long-lasting" or HEAVY-DUTY bushings - Taurus Car Club of America : Ford Taurus Forum

jacjm · 11-21-2012, 03:19 PM

can anyone recommend front suspension bushings better than ford's, or autozone, pep boys, etc..?. i have replaced several on my car already, and they didn't last worth a $h!+ !! i have two complete strut towers with CV'S, hub, calipers, everything. i want to re-build them with the longest-lasting, heavy-dutyest bushings i can find. then install them. anyone have any experience with what is best ??

sousa632 · 11-21-2012, 08:42 PM

What brand bushings were you using?

loudsho92 · 11-22-2012, 12:09 AM

What year and what bushings are you looking to replace? There are not many options actually but even the standard bushings will last a while.

jacjm · 11-22-2012, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by loudsho92

What year and what bushings are you looking to replace? There are not many options actually but even the standard bushings will last a while.

sorry-1995 taurus gl-125,000 miles now. i had some slight rattles in the front, and replaced several bushings (don't remember which ones, now) and that quieted everything down. they were from a ford stealership. but now, the front is noisier than ever. i realize it could be the bushings i DIDN'T replace, but at the time, everything else seemed tight and in good shape. also, i did the sfb's about 30,000 miles ago, too (from ford). i am pissed that i have more noises so soon, and want to have the best i can, to avoid having to do anything like this again anytime soon.

the_intimidator_02 · 11-22-2012, 10:39 AM

Before you just start throwing parts at it, have you looked at the front end? What noise are you hearing now, you just say the front is noisier then ever? Check your endlinks, sway bar bushings, control arm bushings, etc.

jacjm · 11-22-2012, 12:28 PM

please read my initial post,,,i WANT to throw parts at it. i want to replace ALL the bushings, at once. i am merely asking if anyone can recommend the best they have come across.

loudsho92 · 11-23-2012, 01:54 AM

We have all of the bushings you can throw at it here: Suspension- Bushings SHO Source - SHO Source

The Ingalls are good OEM style and perform quite well. We also have poly bushings which are a better bushings but they can squeak more then people like.

We do offer new control arms which have the integrated bushings.

Also check the front strut rod bushing retainer. This can come loose and cause noise. This would need to be welded to be fixed or we have a repair kit.

jacjm · 11-23-2012, 08:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by loudsho92

We have all of the bushings you can throw at it here: Suspension- Bushings SHO Source - SHO Source

The Ingalls are good OEM style and perform quite well. We also have poly bushings which are a better bushings but they can squeak more then people like.

We do offer new control arms which have the integrated bushings.

Also check the front strut rod bushing retainer. This can come loose and cause noise. This would need to be welded to be fixed or we have a repair kit.

can you make a simple drawing showing which one is the strut rod bushing retainer? (or maybe describe which one in really good detail ??)

11-21-2012, 03:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
jacjm Junior Member Member Number: 20835 Join Date: Jul 2009 Visit: My Garage Posts: 49 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	"long-lasting" or HEAVY-DUTY bushings can anyone recommend front suspension bushings better than ford's, or autozone, pep boys, etc..?. i have replaced several on my car already, and they didn't last worth a $h!+ !! i have two complete strut towers with CV'S, hub, calipers, everything. i want to re-build them with the longest-lasting, heavy-dutyest bushings i can find. then install them. anyone have any experience with what is best ??

11-21-2012, 08:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
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11-22-2012, 12:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
loudsho92 Crazy Devoted Member Member Number: 4817 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Irvine, California Chapter: Northeast Drives: 1992 Taurus SHO Visit: My Garage Posts: 5,240 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 15	What year and what bushings are you looking to replace? There are not many options actually but even the standard bushings will last a while. __________________ 92 White SHO -Performance: Turbo 297hp 279ftlb -Drivetrain: CM Clutch,SHONut Mounts,QUAIFE -Suspension: SS Coilovers, 24/26mm,Poly,Gen3,H-Brace, Subframe -Brakes: Cobra front, 11.6 rear -Looks: Sound System,Speedhut,Pilot Fogs,Clear Corners,Gen2 Console, CF Cowl Hood & Trunk http://www.shosource.com

11-22-2012, 10:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
the_intimidator_02 Crazy Devoted Member Member Number: 5295 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miramichi, New Brunswick Drives: 2005 Taurus SE 3.0L Vulcan Bought with 111,432KM in October of 2012 Visit: My Garage Posts: 5,416 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 16	Before you just start throwing parts at it, have you looked at the front end? What noise are you hearing now, you just say the front is noisier then ever? Check your endlinks, sway bar bushings, control arm bushings, etc. __________________ Life is a hard teacher, it gives you the test before it teaches you the lesson. The Human race is governed by it's own imagination. Please don't steal, the government can't stand the competition.

11-23-2012, 01:54 AM	#7 (permalink)
loudsho92 Crazy Devoted Member Member Number: 4817 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Irvine, California Chapter: Northeast Drives: 1992 Taurus SHO Visit: My Garage Posts: 5,240 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 15	We have all of the bushings you can throw at it here: Suspension- Bushings SHO Source - SHO Source The Ingalls are good OEM style and perform quite well. We also have poly bushings which are a better bushings but they can squeak more then people like. We do offer new control arms which have the integrated bushings. Also check the front strut rod bushing retainer. This can come loose and cause noise. This would need to be welded to be fixed or we have a repair kit. __________________ 92 White SHO -Performance: Turbo 297hp 279ftlb -Drivetrain: CM Clutch,SHONut Mounts,QUAIFE -Suspension: SS Coilovers, 24/26mm,Poly,Gen3,H-Brace, Subframe -Brakes: Cobra front, 11.6 rear -Looks: Sound System,Speedhut,Pilot Fogs,Clear Corners,Gen2 Console, CF Cowl Hood & Trunk http://www.shosource.com

11-22-2012, 12:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
jacjm Junior Member Member Number: 20835 Join Date: Jul 2009 Visit: My Garage Posts: 49 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	please read my initial post,,,i WANT to throw parts at it. i want to replace ALL the bushings, at once. i am merely asking if anyone can recommend the best they have come across.

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