Urethane Bushings, all you need to know!!

spirockp

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Black are used for torque specific parts. (suspension) They also contain Graphite in them.

Red contains NO Graphite and are used mainly for engine and trans mounts.

Grease the inner and outer surfaces of both of them when installing.

Squeaking occurs because of over tightening of bolts. Torque down your bolts to factory specs. If it still squeaks back off slightly.

You should NOT have to regrease again if you use the correct grease.

Energy Suspension Grease

They also recomend blue marine grease.

Info from Energy Suspension

 

68rustang

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SOME black bushings also contain Graphite...

Reread the FAQ page.

 

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jbuening

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Hmm, all my Prothane bushings are red and they were for the suspension.....

 

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mustangdave

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Even the site being quoted shows red suspension bushings in their picture.

 

spirockp

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I saw that too, that's when I called them and the info above is what they told me. I just pruchased all new suspension parts for the rear of my 66 and I also slected to go for Urethane. I have been reading about all the issues people have been listing so I figured I call the pros.