GEN 1 Options other than Forged Spherical Bearings?

[Lumadar]

Thanks guys... that was more what I was hoping for, well, that or another option for a bushing that was superior to stock. I don't know if my bushings are the cause or the bolt, so I wanted to change both at the same time to save on labor and hassle. Ideally, I would have liked a more durable bushing... but alas, it seems that isn't going to be an option.

 

[14 BlackScrew RR]

Don't be too quick to conclude that the noise is as a result of the shock mount.

 

[BenBB]

Don't be too quick to conclude that the noise is as a result of the shock mount.

Agreed, lots of wear points under there and other potential sources; ball joints, tie rod ends, CV's, IWE's, hub bearing, UCA/LCA pivots, internal bypass, stupid alignment slots...

 

[Lumadar]

Don't be too quick to conclude that the noise is as a result of the shock mount.

Agreed, lots of wear points under there and other potential sources; ball joints, tie rod ends, CV's, IWE's, hub bearing, UCA/LCA pivots, internal bypass, stupid alignment slots...

I hear ya guys. I am hoping it is one of these two since they seem like they are more common + less expensive to go after. *If* it doesn't end up fixing it, then I will re-visit the drawing board...

 

[AndysLog]

again, the bearing will make whatever noise down there more obvious, not make it more quiet.

bearing=louder
bushing=quieter

not sure how much more cut and dry that can be.

 

[14 BlackScrew RR]

You may not want to hear this, but from what I've read, (underline word "read" )here on the forum.
An IWE that is going / gone bad, will also make such noise.
Best of Luck, hoping whatever it is, doesn't hurt so bad that you'll be sore the next couple of days.

 

[Lumadar]

again, the bearing will make whatever noise down there more obvious, not make it more quiet.

bearing=louder
bushing=quieter

not sure how much more cut and dry that can be.

I am going to go with OEM style bushings Thanks