Rob XX 7

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have over 155k miles on my vert, all original bushings

what the general consensus on a kit?
I dont want harsh and noisy, im fine with stockish

rotary_bünta

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search function helps man. this has been covered. but since im in the market for bushings my self there are 2 major options i would say.

either oem from mazdatix.
86-92 Suspension Parts

or J-auto if you wanna support your fellow rotary head. i think someone on here owns this site.
J-AUTO - Bushings, Suspension, Brake Upgrades for Mazdas

some have mixed feelings on ploy bushings for the rear. i would go oem for rear and poly for front. but thats just my $.02

Rob XX 7

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I did search- in the suspension section
I wanted the ease of ordering one kit, but would actually prefer stock, is there a list someone of everything that is needed?

monty11ez

I would say give mazdatrix a call and they will ship it right out. They know what all you would need.

AGreen

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I replaced my suspension bushings with polyurethane bits from Prothane. The suspension seems more responsive, but definitely not harsh. Then again, the old stock bushings had 195k miles on them, so anything would be more responsive than the dry rotted rubber that was in there before.

It's a pain in the *** to replace them. If you're going to replace the rear bushings, the whole rear subframe has to come out. That's just to drop the bolt that holds the rear control arm in. Otherwise, it hits the frame of the car. Getting the old bushings out is the hardest part. Once out, they go in pretty easy. And if assembled properly, you will not experience squeaking like some people claim.

If you end up getting stock ones, the list you are looking for is simple:
-front lower control arm bushings (4 total bushings, 2 front and 2 rear bushings)
-rear swing arm bushings (2 total)
-front sway bar bushings (2 total)
-rear sway bar bushings (2 total)

There are other bushings, but the ones that were on my car were still in really good shape. There are 2 on the rear hub carrier; and upper rubber bushing and lower spherical bushing on each side. Then, of course, there's the DTSS bushing. Once again, mine was in good shape, so I let it ride. It's all just a matter of inspection.

Rob XX 7

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Thanks green, i got dtss eliminators already
Going to do it in a buddies garage on a lift and press them at the shop.

Its been put off long enough, only drove the car once in a year i want next season to have the car useable and not touching anything (hopefully, lol )

Rob XX 7

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anyone us mazdatrix's sway bar end links?

eage8

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Mazdaspeed makes stiffer rubber bushings for the front... I would go with them.

Ask J-auto to sell you a "kit" of stock bushings and I'm sure he'll take care of it.

JxT

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Which would be harsher ES bushings or mazda comp bushings?

Juan

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Just ran into this thread but I can definitely put together an OEM bushing kit if needed. I'll PM you about it but I can be reached via PM, Facebook (www.facebook.com/jauto), or through the e-mail form on my website (www.j-auto.net).