GS control arm bushings
GS control arm bushings
Hello all! I need to replace the front control arm bushings on my 1992 GS. I have found stock replacement bushings from NAPA, but would like to use polyurethane if possible. Various posts and Internet articles give partial (and conflicting) information. I have seen partial solutions at Energy Suspension and SuperPro (SRD seems unavailable), but many of the parts are for early 323s or are generic parts.
Can anyone post a listing of currently available suppliers and part numbers, preferably from a successful personal installation? Any cross reference to interchange from other cars would make the job easier as well.
PS: My rear busings are not a problem today, but the same info for rears would also be helpful and could certainly go into an FAQ.
Can anyone post a listing of currently available suppliers and part numbers, preferably from a successful personal installation? Any cross reference to interchange from other cars would make the job easier as well.
PS: My rear busings are not a problem today, but the same info for rears would also be helpful and could certainly go into an FAQ.
Steve Seiter
Blue '92 GS, Milly square-port DE with stainless headers, Stoker100 chip, HEI/Blaster conversion,
2.25" exhaust, High flow cat, ZX-2 shocks, short shifter, urethane front bushings, 17x7s with 595 Evos
Blue '92 GS, Milly square-port DE with stainless headers, Stoker100 chip, HEI/Blaster conversion,
2.25" exhaust, High flow cat, ZX-2 shocks, short shifter, urethane front bushings, 17x7s with 595 Evos
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Re: GS control arm bushings
Big suppliers don't make a full kit for mx3's or many mx3 specific poly bushings.
The only way to get them is to adapt generic ones, or fit ones from a 323/protege.
Or, you could have jumped in the group buy we're doing through one of the members on here who is making them himself. I'm 99% it's too late now, but you might be able to get in the next round in 6 months or a year...
The only way to get them is to adapt generic ones, or fit ones from a 323/protege.
Or, you could have jumped in the group buy we're doing through one of the members on here who is making them himself. I'm 99% it's too late now, but you might be able to get in the next round in 6 months or a year...
Re: GS control arm bushings
Thanks.
I don't mind adaptations - I have made many myself. I wolud like the most efficient starting point, rather than shooting in the dark.
I saw the group buy by WYTBISHOP, but it is old. I emailed him direct and will let everyone know his reply. If there is another project in the works, a specific reference would help. \
Also, I can't wait six months. My bushings are shot and will wear out a new set of Falken 225/50-15s if I wait. Bummer!
I don't mind adaptations - I have made many myself. I wolud like the most efficient starting point, rather than shooting in the dark.
I saw the group buy by WYTBISHOP, but it is old. I emailed him direct and will let everyone know his reply. If there is another project in the works, a specific reference would help. \
Also, I can't wait six months. My bushings are shot and will wear out a new set of Falken 225/50-15s if I wait. Bummer!
Steve Seiter
Blue '92 GS, Milly square-port DE with stainless headers, Stoker100 chip, HEI/Blaster conversion,
2.25" exhaust, High flow cat, ZX-2 shocks, short shifter, urethane front bushings, 17x7s with 595 Evos
Blue '92 GS, Milly square-port DE with stainless headers, Stoker100 chip, HEI/Blaster conversion,
2.25" exhaust, High flow cat, ZX-2 shocks, short shifter, urethane front bushings, 17x7s with 595 Evos
Re: GS control arm bushings
OK, so far:
1992-1994-1/2 MX-3 Lower Control Arm (LCA) bushings plus shipping and tax:
Corksport (Mazdaspeed), Mx3-3-001, set, OEM style, but stiffer, no details, $149. This is probably the simplest no-hassles upgrade. Shipping quoted @ $14+
NAPA online store, ATM1031361, (2ea@$7.67), ATM1031359, ATM1031360 (R/L@$19.69ea), $56. OEM all the way, but new OEM is probably an upgrade all by itself for a 17yr-old car. <$8 shipping.
SuperPro, SPF0952-80k (2ea@$50), SPF0953-80K (2ea@$47), may also need SPF2415K @$90 ea from Tien, $200-400 WYTBISHOP's old post says that the Protege project had issues, so these may or may-not work. Australia if Tien doesn't have them in stock.
WYTBISHOP group buy, set (2005 price), $100. No feedback on these, but the prototypes looked great on the 2005 post.
At this point, my inclination is to use the OEM stuff, since racing is not a priority. Thoughts?
1992-1994-1/2 MX-3 Lower Control Arm (LCA) bushings plus shipping and tax:
Corksport (Mazdaspeed), Mx3-3-001, set, OEM style, but stiffer, no details, $149. This is probably the simplest no-hassles upgrade. Shipping quoted @ $14+
NAPA online store, ATM1031361, (2ea@$7.67), ATM1031359, ATM1031360 (R/L@$19.69ea), $56. OEM all the way, but new OEM is probably an upgrade all by itself for a 17yr-old car. <$8 shipping.
SuperPro, SPF0952-80k (2ea@$50), SPF0953-80K (2ea@$47), may also need SPF2415K @$90 ea from Tien, $200-400 WYTBISHOP's old post says that the Protege project had issues, so these may or may-not work. Australia if Tien doesn't have them in stock.
WYTBISHOP group buy, set (2005 price), $100. No feedback on these, but the prototypes looked great on the 2005 post.
At this point, my inclination is to use the OEM stuff, since racing is not a priority. Thoughts?
Steve Seiter
Blue '92 GS, Milly square-port DE with stainless headers, Stoker100 chip, HEI/Blaster conversion,
2.25" exhaust, High flow cat, ZX-2 shocks, short shifter, urethane front bushings, 17x7s with 595 Evos
Blue '92 GS, Milly square-port DE with stainless headers, Stoker100 chip, HEI/Blaster conversion,
2.25" exhaust, High flow cat, ZX-2 shocks, short shifter, urethane front bushings, 17x7s with 595 Evos
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Re: GS control arm bushings
What 2005 post are you talking about? We're still working on the group buy, they havn't been in the works for a full year yet! We all just sent him final payments a couple weeks ago.
Re: GS control arm bushings
I found the group buy from January, but had no idea of the progress. I may have looked at the wrong date that referred to previous posts. Sorry, and of course I don't have any idea if there is room for additional purchasers, extra sets on order, etc. It would be useful to know those things as well.
Steve Seiter
Blue '92 GS, Milly square-port DE with stainless headers, Stoker100 chip, HEI/Blaster conversion,
2.25" exhaust, High flow cat, ZX-2 shocks, short shifter, urethane front bushings, 17x7s with 595 Evos
Blue '92 GS, Milly square-port DE with stainless headers, Stoker100 chip, HEI/Blaster conversion,
2.25" exhaust, High flow cat, ZX-2 shocks, short shifter, urethane front bushings, 17x7s with 595 Evos
Re: GS control arm bushings
Pretty sure all the orders on the group buy have been placed already, but maybe you can still sneak in.
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Re: GS control arm bushings
If you emailed me I can't find it.
I am trying to get another guy in on the buy as well. It's up to the vendor at this point. I can't make you any promises but let me know what hardness you would like and if I can get you in I'll get your money later.
I am trying to get another guy in on the buy as well. It's up to the vendor at this point. I can't make you any promises but let me know what hardness you would like and if I can get you in I'll get your money later.
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Re: GS control arm bushings
or you could get Energy Suspension ones for the zx2 and use zx2 C clamps for the fronts.
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Re: GS control arm bushings
i have a zx2 and have some front lower control arm bushing left over,,,,b4 i remove my factory mx3 bushing can someone explain what the c clamp you speak of is?
also who is certain this will work? id hate to remove the bushing and not be able to get the new one in due to size.
also who is certain this will work? id hate to remove the bushing and not be able to get the new one in due to size.
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Re: GS control arm bushings
Wow this is of great interest to me. So you can use Energy Suspension Part #: 4.3152G if you use ZX2 clamps?? Energy lists those control arm bushings for all 97-03 Escorts. So it would appear that all 1997 up Escorts have the same "clamps". The "clamps" therefore could be taken from any 1997-2003 Escort. A plain old Escort would be likely much easier to find (at the wrecker) then a ZX2. The "clamp" we are talking about is the metal part around #13 in the diagram.mazdamx3freak wrote:or you could get Energy Suspension ones for the zx2 and use zx2 C clamps for the fronts.
I have a question: to 6-94 and from 6-94 MX-3's list a different #13's. I assume if you have Energy Part #: 4.3152G and some 97 up Scort "clamps" you could use these bushings on any year of MX-3?? The control arm is the same, I mean??
Canadian's & Mexican's check out 01-03 ZX2's in the US Wierd LOL
(WE ONLY GOT ZX2'S TO 2000 I had personally never seen a 2003 ZX2...kool!)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Escor ... h_America)
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Re: GS control arm bushings
The brackets from 06/94 got bigger (the bushing OD is larger IIRC), but the part number for the arm is the same.
94' RS/GS/MS/CF Monster Turbo...coming soon.
93' GS SE, the Black Beast, the former love of my life...soon to be gutted and crushed.
94' GS, black on black, now in several small pieces...and one large crushed piece.
2007 Mazda3 GT Sport --- super fun
2004 Honda RC51 --- Lost forever to some theavin' bastard
My Worklog
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Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
93' GS SE, the Black Beast, the former love of my life...soon to be gutted and crushed.
94' GS, black on black, now in several small pieces...and one large crushed piece.
2007 Mazda3 GT Sport --- super fun
2004 Honda RC51 --- Lost forever to some theavin' bastard
My Worklog
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Re: GS control arm bushings
You sir, rock!wytbishop wrote:The brackets from 06/94 got bigger (the bushing OD is larger IIRC), but the part number for the arm is the same.
Dominic Toretto's whip is a MaZda and his cell phone number starts in "(323)"
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Re: GS control arm bushings
If the ES bushings don't work out I can sell you Wytbushings for the early bracket style and supply the brackets for $60CDN.
94' RS/GS/MS/CF Monster Turbo...coming soon.
93' GS SE, the Black Beast, the former love of my life...soon to be gutted and crushed.
94' GS, black on black, now in several small pieces...and one large crushed piece.
2007 Mazda3 GT Sport --- super fun
2004 Honda RC51 --- Lost forever to some theavin' bastard
My Worklog
My feedback thread
Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.
93' GS SE, the Black Beast, the former love of my life...soon to be gutted and crushed.
94' GS, black on black, now in several small pieces...and one large crushed piece.
2007 Mazda3 GT Sport --- super fun
2004 Honda RC51 --- Lost forever to some theavin' bastard
My Worklog
My feedback thread
Never attribute to malice that which can be adequately explained by stupidity.