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has anybody done this mod and is it worth the time to do. Also, will the noise tht is from the old bushings go away???

Thank you

My SE has all of the current Energy bushings and motor mount inserts available, except for two of the four that are used in the trailing arms. The only draw back is in cold weather, urethane is hard as a rock and may squeak if not greased regularly.

The SVT is getting there, just have to do the front sway bar bushings, once the front bar is upgraded.

do they make lower control arm bushings for the front, 'cause I think mine are starting to go.

Not yet, I think only Mirko Racing has aluminum front control arm bushings for later 98's and newer vehicles, and those are on his previous race car.

Chris is right,

The front a-arms are poorly designed and the bushing manufacturers are having a problem coming up with a quality replacment for these arms. Only way to replace any worn bushings is to replace the whole arm unfortunately.

Local Ford dealer quoted me $750
to replace front lower control arms. Tried to blame spring guard knock on them. Although, they are probably worn out.

Alessandro, are you considering making replacement bushings for the A-arms, especially the first generation vehicles? I'd be first on the list to pick some up

That first generation A-arm is more solid and does cost quite a bit more to replace than the later ones.

Laters ones are about $130CDN for parts and almost double for the first generation. Making bushings for these is not easy! Don't know if we will ever have them.

Darn ford crappy design!