{"product_id":"energy-suspension-96-00-civic-ek-front-control-arm-bushings","title":"Energy Suspension Front Control Arm Bushings for 96-00 Civic","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved alignment for better control. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable performance polyurethane material. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeamless fit with stock control arms. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in black and red options. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#Description\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#VehicleFitment\"\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#TechnicalData\"\u003eTechnical Data\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#InstallGuide\"\u003eInstall Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\n\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"Description\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEnergy Suspension Front Control Arm Bushings - 1996-2000 Honda Civic (EK)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  If your EK Civic hops off the line, wanders down the road, or just feels vague through the front end, worn\n  factory control arm bushings are a prime suspect. After 25-plus years, that soft OEM rubber is cracked and\n  sagging, and it lets your front control arms shift around and throw your alignment off under load. This\n  Energy Suspension front control arm bushing set presses right into your existing 96-00 Civic control arms\n  and swaps that tired rubber for polyurethane that actually holds everything where it belongs.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat You Get Out Of It\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The payoff is a front end that wakes back up. Your steering gets quicker and more direct, the car tracks\n  straighter, and a lot of owners point to this exact set as the thing that finally killed their wheel hop\n  on hard launches. On a light, swap-friendly chassis like the EK, tightening up the front control arm\n  bushings is one of the cheapest ways to make the car feel connected again, and it holds an alignment way\n  better than worn rubber ever could, which really matters if you're lowered or putting down more than stock\n  power.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eImportant: You'll Probably Want The Front Shock Bushings Too\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Read this before you order, because it trips people up all the time. This set covers your front control\n  arm bushings, upper and lower, but it does not include the front shock mount bushings. If you're planning\n  to refresh the whole front end while you're in there, you'll also want Energy's front shock bushing set\n  (16.8102), since most of the work to reach one is the same work to reach the other. Knock both out at once\n  and you're not pulling the same parts apart twice. If you only need the control arm bushings, though, this\n  set on its own is exactly right.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's In The Set\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUpper control arm bushings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower control arm bushings (front and rear position)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal sleeves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoverage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne set does both sides (left and right)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront shock mount bushings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot included (see 16.8102)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eThe Honest Tradeoff On Ride\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Let's talk ride first. Polyurethane is firmer than rubber, so you'll feel and hear a little more of the\n  road than you did on those worn-out stock bushings. On a car you actually drive hard, that extra\n  connectedness is the whole point, it's what you're after. But if your EK is a comfort-first daily, just\n  know that going in so it's not a surprise.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat To Expect On Install\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Now the install. The toughest part of this job is pressing the old rubber bushings out, because on a car\n  this age they're usually seized right in there, so a press or a quick shop visit makes life a lot easier.\n  One specific heads-up: the upper control arm bushings on these can be a really tight press, tight enough\n  that the inner sleeve can make the bushing stretch a bit as it seats. That's normal for this part, not a\n  defect, so just take your time and get them seated all the way. And use plenty of the included Formula 5\n  grease on every bushing, because a control arm bushing rotates a lot against its shell and it'll squeak\n  down the road if it goes in dry. If a squeak ever does pop up later, it almost always just needs a\n  re-grease.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eRed Or Black, Your Call\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Red and black are the exact same polyurethane at the same hardness, so it's purely a color thing. The\n  black is graphite-impregnated to be a touch more self-lubricating, while the red is just the look. Pick\n  whichever you like.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePart numbers: 16.3114R (red), 16.3114G (black)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eType: front control arm bushing set, polyurethane\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterial: Energy Suspension Hyper-Flex polyurethane\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes: Formula 5 grease\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits: presses into your factory control arms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCovers both sides (left and right)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDoes not include: front shock mount bushings (see 16.8102)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWarranty: 7 years \/ 750,000 miles (per manufacturer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eFits These Cars\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1996-2000 Honda Civic, non-Si (EK)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Note: Energy Suspension Hyper-Flex polyurethane front control arm bushing set for the 1996-2000 Honda\n  Civic (EK), non-Si, part numbers 16.3114R (red) and 16.3114G (black). Presses into your factory front\n  control arms and replaces the worn OEM rubber with polyurethane for quicker steering, straighter tracking,\n  reduced wheel hop, and better alignment retention. Includes upper control arm bushings, lower control arm\n  bushings (front and rear position), metal sleeves, and Formula 5 grease, and covers both sides. It does\n  not include the front shock mount bushings, which are a separate set (16.8102), so add those if you want\n  the whole front end refreshed in one go. Red and black are the same hardness (black is\n  graphite-impregnated to be slightly more self-lubricating, red is a color choice). Polyurethane rides\n  firmer and a bit louder than stock. The old rubber is often seized in on cars this age, so a press helps;\n  the upper bushings can be a tight press and may stretch slightly as they seat, which is normal. Grease\n  every bushing thoroughly on install to prevent squeaks. Backed by Energy's 7-year \/ 750,000-mile warranty\n  (per manufacturer). Confirm your car is a 1996-2000 non-Si Civic before ordering. One set per order.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n \n\u003cli id=\"VehicleFitment\"\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e1996-2000 Honda Civic*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic;\"\u003e*Does Not Fit 99-00 Civic Si\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\u003cli id=\"TechnicalData\"\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\u003cli id=\"InstallGuide\"\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n","brand":"Energy Suspension","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":45852891971618,"sku":"ENS-163114G","price":135.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red","offer_id":45852892004386,"sku":"ENS-163114R","price":135.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2218\/5701\/files\/5407726.JPG?v=1782501206","url":"https:\/\/www.hybrid-racing.com\/products\/energy-suspension-96-00-civic-ek-front-control-arm-bushings","provider":"Hybrid Racing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}