Polyurethane bushing replacements for front stabilizer (sway bar)? [Archive]

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Peace

03-14-2009, 11:06 AM

Anyone out there having tried the polyurethane front stabilizer (sway bar) bushings from Energy Suspension on a Tribeca?
http://www.energysuspension.com/pages/swaybbct.html

I'm having the issue as described in this thread on my 06 Tribeca:
http://www.sb9t.com/forums/showthread.php?t=242
...but wondering if a non-OEM alternative could be better if I could find the right size:confused:

Any input of this type of product is appreciated!
Cheers

mstinger2003

03-14-2009, 05:36 PM

hmm...that would be nice if they work. I had mine replaced under warranty but I am getting a popping now when turning hard right?

B9LTD83

03-15-2009, 02:16 AM

hmm...that would be nice if they work. I had mine replaced under warranty but I am getting a popping now when turning hard right?

Hey just FYI that popping noise on mine on the hard right turn was the front stock mud guard. Check to see that it is not cracked or torn or bent in towards your wheel well...

mstinger2003

03-15-2009, 06:32 AM

are you referring to the fender liner? I don't have the mud flaps.....

2GC8sNaB9

03-16-2009, 11:35 AM

hmm...that would be nice if they work. I had mine replaced under warranty but I am getting a popping now when turning hard right?

~~ Are you getting the popping noise when you are turning at any degree, or when you lock out the wheel. There is a nylon lock out bump stop used on the Tribeca, instead of the traditional rubber type. That loud sound/feel is just letting you know that the max radius has been met. ~~

mstinger2003

03-31-2009, 02:19 PM

I was not getting up dates when posted on here?? anyway it is when turning sharp for the most part but not necessarily turning all the way to lock, more when the surface is of camber and turning at the same time. Or coming in to a parking lot with a incline from a flat road (90 deg)

hawker800mech

04-14-2009, 05:25 PM

I was thinking of going to poly bushings. If I do I'll let you know.

sweetpete

01-15-2010, 06:50 PM

Hawker, did you ever try the poly bushings? If so, how are they working out for you? P.S. I live in New Albany :)

hawker800mech

01-15-2010, 07:56 PM

Hawker, did you ever try the poly bushings? If so, how are they working out for you? P.S. I live in New Albany :)

Hello neighbor!

I have yet to look into the poly bushings. I need to think about it because they are starting to bang around a bit.

rzp13

07-18-2010, 07:59 PM

Well I got tired of the old bushings from Subaru that kept failing and decided to take one off and head to the local 4wd store and find a poly replacement. I ended up getting a set from Energy Suspension that are a perfect fit. The set cost me $20 and they are greaseable so each oil change I shoot a little grease in as well and so far no issues.
As soon as I put them on the car felt better. I took a total of 20 minutes to install once it was up. BTW the sway bushings will not look bad even if they are. I expected to see visable failure or cracking but there was none - local dealer's parts manager confirmed this is the case for every set they have changed.
If you have been putting off changing the sway bar bushings be sure to check your control arm bushings. I found my drivers side is shot most likely from the continued failure of the sway bushing. The replacements are about $20 from Subaru. I just have to find someplace to help to press out old / in new.

drbrousters

07-20-2010, 01:21 PM

Energy Suspension 9.5165G

Thanks!!!! :D

Found them at Amazon! In Sexy Red!!! :cool:
http://www.amazon.com/Energy-Suspension-9-5161R-Greaseable-Bushing/dp/B000CN9CMW?tag=dogpile-20

Others:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/ENS-9-5161G/?image=large

http://performanceparts.com/product_group.php?vendor=&pgid=21&sgid=127&orderBy=MembersPOPRank%20ASC&page=3

:tup:

Peace

07-21-2010, 12:28 PM

Well I got tired of the old bushings from Subaru that kept failing and decided to take one off and head to the local 4wd store and find a poly replacement.
Thanks for sharing, nice pics too. :-)
Question: So do you need to relieve loadbearing on the front wheels to do the replacement or did you do it with weight on the front wheels, i.e. using ramps?

ps I have still my first OEM replacement, but planning to put Poly in when the OEM fail the next time.
Cheers

drbrousters

07-21-2010, 01:57 PM

Had mine installed today when they replaced the stabilzer links. :eek:
The noise is gone.:thx:

sweetpete

07-23-2010, 08:33 PM

Excellent info on the bushings! Thanks! Any special grease required?

drbrousters

07-24-2010, 03:26 PM

Nothing special. General car lube

rzp13

08-05-2010, 05:47 AM

Thanks for sharing, nice pics too. :-)
Question: So do you need to relieve loadbearing on the front wheels to do the replacement or did you do it with weight on the front wheels, i.e. using ramps?

ps I have still my first OEM replacement, but planning to put Poly in when the OEM fail the next time.
Cheers

Car was on ramps. I did not need to relieve the load on the wheels.

Abaton6

08-13-2010, 07:36 AM