Where to buy Prothane LCA bushings? - SRT Forums

m4ster_chef · 10-27-2009, 03:39 PM

Like the title says, where can I buy them? Mine are shot to hell and I need to have new ones on by this weekend as I'm getting new tires. Just got the money to do it and I'm scared for my life with my tires how they are now. And yes, I searched, I googled and I still can't find anything but the ES LCA bushing kit. Also, where is the cheapest place?

lyncoo · 10-27-2009, 03:39 PM

jegs summit

csx321 · 10-27-2009, 03:57 PM

I still consider the ES ones to be a superior design. If installed properly (using the included lube), they make no noise and do not deteriorate. I had a set in for over 2 years. When replacing the front hubs and bearings, I pulled the arms and was also going to replace the ES bushings, but they actually still looked like new. I replaced them anyway, since I had them apart and already had the new ones, but they really didn't need it.

The Prothane design is more prone to wear from flexing, just like the stock bushings, and they have been reported to make noise occasionally.

**Philth** · 10-27-2009, 04:01 PM

I cant remember which brand I put in mine. The ones I put in were a three piece design with a doughnut for one of them.

1NiceSRT · 10-27-2009, 06:26 PM

I have read a lot about them and I would recommend the prothane ones. I put the energy suspension bushings on mine and they were pretty hard to install. Here are the prothane ones from modern.

Prothane Suspension Control Arm bushings 03-05 SRT4/00-05 Neon

If you check out this thread, you will find everything about them that you want to know.

How-To: Install Solid LCA Bushings

Adionik · 10-27-2009, 06:29 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by csx321

I still consider the ES ones to be a superior design. If installed properly (using the included lube), they make no noise and do not deteriorate. I had a set in for over 2 years. When replacing the front hubs and bearings, I pulled the arms and was also going to replace the ES bushings, but they actually still looked like new. I replaced them anyway, since I had them apart and already had the new ones, but they really didn't need it.

The Prothane design is more prone to wear from flexing, just like the stock bushings, and they have been reported to make noise occasionally.

I pulled off my sway bars last night and examined my Prothane bushings while I was down there. Look as good as the day I installed them (over a year ago).

They've also never made any audible noise or given me any problems. Can't say the 20+ negative reviews of ES bushings were the same.

I'll be ordering another set of Prothanes probably from MAperformance

rasp · 10-27-2009, 06:31 PM

Prothane bushings all the way.

7055 · 10-27-2009, 07:01 PM

I wish rage tek bushings weren't so expensive

csx321 · 10-27-2009, 07:20 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Adionik

I pulled off my sway bars last night and examined my Prothane bushings while I was down there. Look as good as the day I installed them (over a year ago).

They've also never made any audible noise or given me any problems. Can't say the 20+ negative reviews of ES bushings were the same.

I'll be ordering another set of Prothanes probably from MAperformance

To each his own; they both work well.

And I'm sure it's true that the ES set is a little harder to install. I think maybe the instructions didn't specify where the lube was supposed to go, so probably a lot of people used it in the wrong place or left it out entirely. Without the lube, I don't doubt that those three pieces rubbing together would squeak a lot and disintegrate in fairly short order. With the lube, there's no reason they won't last for years.

m4ster_chef · 10-27-2009, 07:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 7055

I wish rage tek bushings weren't so expensive

Ok... so after taking care of everything I had to pay, I have enough money to get the Rage Tek's, but I'm just not sure if I can justify spending 250 bucks on a set of LCA bushings, no matter how solid they may be. I've read SO many good things about them, but I just think I would rather put that money towards a DSP. I'm gonna go with the prothane ones. Oh well. My wife will be done with nursing school in a few months and I won't have to come out of pocket for so many expenses and I'll be able WHAT I FCKING want for my OTHER woman. That's what my wife called my car on the way home tonight. I didn't argue.

m4ster_chef · 10-27-2009, 07:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by 1NiceSRT

I have read a lot about them and I would recommend the prothane ones. I put the energy suspension bushings on mine and they were pretty hard to install. Here are the prothane ones from modern.

Prothane Suspension Control Arm bushings 03-05 SRT4/00-05 Neon

If you check out this thread, you will find everything about them that you want to know.

How-To: Install Solid LCA Bushings

Also thanks for the first link... I wasn't sure where to get them at. When you search "SRT 4 LCA bushings" on google, tons and tons of useless shit comes up, with most of it being threads like this one from our forums. I can't wait to have traction again. I'm also ordering Parada Spec 2's from tirerack tonight. I'm so fucking excited.

Just to clarify, 215/40ZR17's WILL go on the stock rims with no problems right? I know this isn't the place to ask, but I'm here and already typing so oh well..

Horvath819 · 10-27-2009, 09:25 PM

I have 215/45's on my stock rims and it works fine

stowaway · 10-29-2009, 07:22 AM

negative on both sizes you two just mentioned. 205/50 or 215/50 ONLY!

There is a huge difference between physically fit and being safe.

btw, I ordered my prothane bushings from modern and got them very quickly a week or so ago.

Sunofwolf · 10-29-2009, 08:48 AM

putting wrong size tire on the rims is stupid when you die-I get the spare parts from your car,so i think you should leave them on and it makes my car more rare

Adionik · 10-29-2009, 02:40 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by csx321

To each his own; they both work well.

And I'm sure it's true that the ES set is a little harder to install. I think maybe the instructions didn't specify where the lube was supposed to go, so probably a lot of people used it in the wrong place or left it out entirely. Without the lube, I don't doubt that those three pieces rubbing together would squeak a lot and disintegrate in fairly short order. With the lube, there's no reason they won't last for years.

Yeah I don't see how either bushing would not last a few years....even with DD or track use