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What is the bushing size on the 5.0 rwd models??

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I keep seeing 34mm in post here for awd/4x4 models, and some say there are different sizes depending on year and model, some post say their the same. That makes no sense, has to be one or the other lol.

It's a 2000 V8 rwd, away right now so can't check and have parts being delivered to the house. So was going to get new end links and energy bushings for front and rear. But need to know correct size.

Already ordered the Mevotech front rebuild kit. I'd keep searching on here but on my phone now and search won't work or even open up in mobile browser.
 



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swshawaii said:
Fitment guide in the PM link yesterday. Never hurts to physically measure with a caliper or crescent wrench.

http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/4.5155#fitment
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Haha thanks. Wife is only one home don't think she'll understand telling her over the phone lol. I don't get back for a week and all other parts are being delivered this week.

Guess I'm just confused, as found someone mention 31mm but didn't say what drive train he had, some say the V8s are 34mm regardless of rwd or awd, but then some measured 29mm but didn't really say rwd or other or engine. Oye vey.... :roll:
 






My front sway bar on V8 AWD is 34mm. Not helping too much, I know :)
 






SoNic67 said:
My front sway bar on V8 AWD is 34mm. Not helping too much, I know :)
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yeah I can find everything for awd/4x4, not the rwd models :roll: what the heck lol. Called a shop to check and they even said their not sure but that the awd ones are 34, like I needed to hear that again :D
 


















swshawaii said:
Again, see "This Fits" in ES link. Order 34mm. 2WD and RWD are the SAME thing in this case. :D
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On snap, don't know how I missed that :scratch::banghead:

Thanks

Was gonna get the Moog endlinks and the energy bushings, I got the Mevotech front rebuild kit from rockauto, but looks like the Moog endlinks may be a little better as their thicker then others (not sure what the specs were for Mevo)
 






I have the Mevotech ones ready to be installed next weekend... They look OK to naked eye.
 






Just be careful removing the sway bar frame bracket bolts. Those four "captured" nuts or
bolts have the tendency to strip or break when there are corrosion issues. PITA to repair.
 






swshawaii said:
Just be careful removing the sway bar frame bracket bolts. Those four "captured" nuts or
bolts have the tendency to strip or break when there are corrosion issues. PITA to repair.
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Luckily I have an obsession with PB oil :D , took a week of soaking my spark plugs that were only 5 years old to get out w/o stripping or breaking off in the block. Going to soak the beotch out of bolts for anything to do with the suspension lol.
 












Given a choice I prefer polyurethane to thermoplastic rubber that most aftermarket suspension parts use, including Moog. Polyurethane tends to be firmer and harder riding, but is much more durable. Only complaint is they are prone to squeak if not cleaned and lubed periodically, especially in colder temperatures. Go with the ES 4.5155G front and 4.5153G rear kits. The "G" designates graphite mixed in the bushings to prevent squeaks, but the supplied lube should always be used.
 






swshawaii said:
Given a choice I prefer polyurethane to thermoplastic rubber that most aftermarket suspension parts use, including Moog. Polyurethane tends to be firmer and harder riding, but is much more durable. Only complaint is they are prone to squeak if not cleaned and lubed periodically, especially in colder temperatures. Go with the ES 4.5155G front and 4.5153G rear kits. The "G" designates graphite mixed in the bushings to prevent squeaks, but the supplied lube should always be used.
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Oh what I meant was the kits already have end links, don't think you can get the energy bushings by themselves. So are the Energy Endlinks good, or do you guys just throw them out and get the Moog or Mevo Endlinks and use the energy bushings with those?
 






You're overthinking this. IMO, the ES end link hardware is comparable to either. As for end link bushings, you already have my take on that. Don't see any reason to, but if you decide to buy end links separately use the newer and much improved Moog K700542 with poly bushings. If it were me I'd buy the ES kits and be done with it. Search, you will usually find very positive reviews about Energy Suspension products.

Non-Socket Style Sway Bar Kit
http://www.moogproblemsolver.com/_pdf_en1/MOOG_PS_Bulletin_213006_Sway_Bar_Link_Eng.pdf
 






swshawaii said:
You're overthinking this. IMO, the ES end link hardware is comparable to either. As for end link bushings, you already have my take on that. Don't see any reason to, but if you decide to buy end links separately use the newer and much improved Moog K700542 with poly bushings. If it were me I'd buy the ES kits and be done with it. Search, you will usually find very positive reviews about Energy Suspension products.

Non-Socket Style Sway Bar Kit
http://www.moogproblemsolver.com/_pdf_en1/MOOG_PS_Bulletin_213006_Sway_Bar_Link_Eng.pdf
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Cool that cleared it up. As I saw some stuff on here saying get the kits but then use the Moog end links.

I used all energy bushings on another car, their awesome. Thanks for the help.
 






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