818C Bushing Opinions Please

[Mark Eaton]

I have a 2006 Impreza donor which had over 150,000 miles on it. The suspension components and bushing didn't look bad but I figure I should replace the bushings. Here they are



I have pretty much decided on Polyurethane instead of OEM bonded rubber bushings. The most recent threads I could find on this subject was from 2016. I'm just curious if anyone has any advise? I'm planning on purchasing a kit from Suspension.com.

https://www.suspension.com/kit120k

The other issue on this subject which I have been considering is to install Zerk fittings in the housings. I haven't seen anybody post about this but with out zero fittings I'm not sure how to lube them without taking them apart...

[Bob_n_Cincy]

I have a 2006 Impreza donor which had over 150,000 miles on it. The suspension components and bushing didn't look bad but I figure I should replace the bushings. Here they are

I have pretty much decided on Polyurethane instead of OEM bonded rubber bushings. The most recent threads I could find on this subject was from 2016. I'm just curious if anyone has any advise? I'm planning on purchasing a kit from Suspension.com.

The other issue on this subject which I have been considering is to install Zerk fittings in the housings. I haven't seen anybody post about this but with out zero fittings I'm not sure how to lube them without taking them apart...

I ran the OEM bushing for a while. since the car is only 2000# the were plenty stiff for the application.
In the rear, I switched to all swaged tubes and rod ends for adjustability.

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[Mark Eaton]

Where did you get your swaged tubes? And what kind of bushings are you using on your front LCA?

[Bob_n_Cincy]

Where did you get your swaged tubes? And what kind of bushings are you using on your front LCA?

I think I bought them from Speedway Motors. I believe FFR also sells them as an upgrade part.
I am running OEM bushings on my LCA. The chassis alignment on the LCA isn't perfect. If you put stiff bushings in, you might have problems getting the LCA to fit.
Bob