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Old 12-14-2008, 09:49 AM   #1
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Complete bushing kits

I'll be dropping my truck soon and since the front will be apart I'm thinking i should install all new bushings while i'm at it. I've been looking around and found kits by Energy suspension and P-S-T. Anyone have any recommendations on which is better or are there other options i'm not finding and also where to get a good price?

Will it make a difference or would I be wasting $$$? thanks for all the replies
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Old 12-14-2008, 07:28 PM   #2
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Re: Complete bushing kits

I went with the energy suspension and i loved them...easy to install and they come in different colors. I got them off of the lmc website (i think) it comes in a whole complete kit...every single bushing and new bushing housing, spacer, and sleeves. i didn't love the part of pulling the old bushings out. My advice to you before you start....buy a 3 draw puller...makes life soooo much easier
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Old 12-14-2008, 10:47 PM   #3
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thanks for the info
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Old 12-15-2008, 06:19 AM   #4
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Re: Complete bushing kits

3 jaw puller..........................?
I went with a Energy Suspension. Will be doing this some times soon too.
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Old 12-15-2008, 08:21 PM   #5
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where did you guys get your kits?
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Old 12-15-2008, 08:25 PM   #6
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I'm wondering this also...


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Old 12-15-2008, 08:34 PM   #7
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