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Old 08-06-2012, 01:09 AM
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Originally Posted by djamps
2 months and 2000 street miles we have this wonderful compression rod bushing which apparently decided to split:




To add to that, only two weeks of normal street use and one track day, my ES rear diff bushing tore down the middle and ejected itself out the rear onto the track. It also damaged the bolt on my diff cover.



So I'm 0/2 for ES poly bushings + collateral damage... not a happy camper.
I assume you are lowered? how much?
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Old 08-06-2012, 01:50 PM
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Barely lowered. H techs.
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Old 08-06-2012, 06:03 PM
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just a close up of the whitelines i got today. look beefy with a well thought out design.

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Where did you get those? And yes they look far better.
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interesting...my ES rods are holding up fine
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Originally Posted by djamps
Where did you get those? And yes they look far better.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Whiteline-Pl...r#ht_500wt_793
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Originally Posted by freddys 350z
just a close up of the whitelines i got today. look beefy with a well thought out design.


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Originally Posted by djamps
Where did you get those? And yes they look far better.
Yes, much better design consideration! They understand the fact that the compression arm has to articulate...duh Energy suspension!!

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Old 08-08-2012, 09:42 PM
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i can see where the whiteline design is better but i thought id chime in. my energy compression bushings have 11k on them and theyre still great. been lowered roughly 1.25" the whole time.
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Originally Posted by JaE35z
Thanks man. I have some stock bushings laying here but don't feel like having to remove the rod and press them in. Going to give the whitelines a shot -- just ordered a set.
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Originally Posted by go kart
i can see where the whiteline design is better but i thought id chime in. my energy compression bushings have 11k on them and theyre still great. been lowered roughly 1.25" the whole time.
Actually, being lowered will make them last LONGER. Notice how squished mine look, that is when the suspension is fully articulated. The lower the suspension sits and the less it articulates, the less likely they will be damaged. I think my near stock height and front end lifting at the 1/4 track is what did them in quickly.
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Originally Posted by djamps
Actually, being lowered will make them last LONGER. Notice how squished mine look, that is when the suspension is fully articulated. The lower the suspension sits and the less it articulates, the less likely they will be damaged. I think my near stock height and front end lifting at the 1/4 track is what did them in quickly.
I thought it was the exact opposite. The lower the car the more stress you put on the compression rod bushing.
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Originally Posted by AllstarE4
I thought it was the exact opposite. The lower the car the more stress you put on the compression rod bushing.
You're correct with regard to the stock bushings. But for the poorly designed ES bushings it actually works in your favor.
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Old 08-10-2012, 07:39 PM
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this bushing is kicking my ***. since it does not articulate like the spl, its impossible to line it up with out taking apart most of the suspension. you have to jack up the spindle to try and line up the ball joint. i think i got a game plan for it and will probably post a diy on it sine it different then the spl.
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Originally Posted by freddys 350z
this bushing is kicking my ***. since it does not articulate like the spl, its impossible to line it up with out taking apart most of the suspension. you have to jack up the spindle to try and line up the ball joint. i think i got a game plan for it and will probably post a diy on it sine it different then the spl.
You'll have the same 'issue' with OEM or any other kind of rubber bushing -- yell at nissan about it LOL. SPL is a special case.
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Originally Posted by djamps
You'll have the same 'issue' with OEM or any other kind of rubber bushing -- yell at nissan about it LOL. SPL is a special case.
i got a process figured out. i can get each side on in 10 min now.
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Pretty sure my diff isn't going to give me any more issues. Also got the whiteline compression bushings in the front.

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Old 08-27-2012, 10:51 AM
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Is this what you got OP?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Whiteline-Pl...#ht_500wt_1180
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Nope, I am using solid mounts for the diff:

http://www.forgedperformance.com/sto...roductid=19668

An this brace:

http://www.spracingonline.com/store/...ial_Brace/3713

Here is what I am now using on the front compression rods:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Whiteline-Pl...2f2fd3&vxp=mtr
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Originally Posted by freddys 350z
just a close up of the whitelines i got today. look beefy with a well thought out design.


photo 3 by freddy 350z, on Flickr
So were does the articulation of the compression rod go? does the whole bushing flex around the center bearing or is it still just the "ears" of the bushing flexing with the arm movement.
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