4.3161 | Rear Control Arm Bushing Replacement | Mustang Cobra

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  • 4.3161 Rear Control Arm Bushings
  • 4.3161 Rear Control Arm Bushings
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  • 4.3161 Rear Control Arm Bushings
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Rear Control Arm Bushings

Manufacturer: Energy Suspension
Part Number: 4.3161

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  • 3457 - 4 - Control Arm Bushings
  • 3401 - 4 - Control Arm Bushings
  • 2 Metal Sleeves for 3457
  • 4 - 911108 Formula 5 Prelube
  • 1 - Installation Instructions - #17430
Suggested part for 4.3161: 9.11110
9.11110 Formula 5 Prelube 3 - 5 mL Tubes
Energy Suspension provides grease to install these parts, but you can never have too much. Grab an extra 3-pack of grease so you can more liberally apply grease when installing.

Suggested part for 4.3161: 9.11104
9.11104 Formula 5 Prelube - 8oz. Tub Polyurethane Bushing Grease
8 ounce tub of High Performance Grease by Energy

  • Energy Suspension warrants its products against defects in workmanship and material for 24 months when used on passenger cars and light trucks. Products that have been abused, altered, or incorrectly installed are not covered. Energy Suspension will replace defective products or component parts, if inspection for factory personnel determines the part to be defective. Warranty replacement covers only the product. Labor claims, time loss, or freight charges will not be honored.
Cross Reference from 4.3161 to 6311
Prothane 6311
Polyurethane.
Price: $79.26
Warranty: Lifetime Warranty

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FitmentRear Control Arm Bushings 4.3161 fits these vehicles:
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Polyurethane Rear Control Arm Bushings
On the rear of vehicles, they make a dramatic improvement in the way they handle with quicker steering response and greater vehicle control.

4.3161 | Rear Control Arm Bushing Replacement | Mustang Cobra

Polyurethane Rear Control Arm Bushings
  • Maintains proper alignment under extreme conditions on and off road and during competition.
  • Improves vehicle handling, cornering and overall control
  • Full floating, for smoother operation.
  • Made of Energy's HYPERFLEX performance polyurethane to add performance and durability
Footnotes
  • One Set Will Cover the Left and Right Side
  • Must Reuse All Metal Parts

HyperFlex Control Arm Bushings

A control arm bushing plays a vital role in a suspension. Replace that faulty O.E. rubber bushing with an Energy Suspension Hyperflex control arm bushing. These polyurethane bushings provide the longevity and performance needed to maximize a suspension's efficiency. Energy Suspension's Hyperflex polyurethane is a firmer bushing than the O.E. Not only does this increase the longevity of the bushing but gives the suspension a boost in handling performance. With a firmer bushing, there will be a slight increase in NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness), but most drivers prefer the boost in performance in spite of that.

Energy Suspension Control Arm Bushing
Energy Suspension Control Arm Bushing

The Faulty O.E.

As your suspension travels, a rubber control arm bushing is repeatedly stretching and flexing. After a while, the center sleeve begins to sag and your suspension alignment is throw out of whack. The sagging will go on until the rubber fails completely.

Be sure to use Formula 5

A control arm bushing rotates a lot against the metal shell, so make sure you grease it well with Energy Suspension's own Formula 5 Bushing Lubricant. Using plenty of grease is the best way to ensure a long lasting part without any squeaking. If you'd like some extra grease just in case, pick up an extra 3 pack or an 8 ounce tube.

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Energy Suspension 4.3161

Product Reviews for 4.3161 | Rear Control Arm Bushing Replacement | Mustang Cobra

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Energy Suspension 4.3161

4 out of 5 based on 2 user reviews. Write a Review

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starstarstarstarstar_border" Beautiful! "

Barely in anyway shape or form do I feel the movement in the entire rear of the car. Aggressive turning is somewhat enjoyable. A little added noise and vehicle vibrations as to be expected, these are way harder than rubber after all. These were installed on a 97 mercury cougar RWD. Im sure I wouldve saw a difference with even rubber bushings. However, I replaced these and the knuckles with all poly and well i enjoy the turning capabilities I have now. When the wheel is moved the reaponse I just as quick. I always believe things can always get better hence the 4 rating.

verified_user Verified Buyer - - . Energy Suspension 4.3161 - 4 out of 5
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starstarstarstarstar" great "

Excellent on my old '95 Tbird. just had to reuse one of the central sleeves from the rear bushing since the kit didn't come with one, and the sleeve has some weird washers that fit inside of it you have to reuse. otherwise press them in with the oodles of grease they supply, and cut them to fit (not required on mustang). then enjoy your old Tbird, cougar, or Mk8 having a stiffer feel and wandering a lot less during acceleration. An added bonus is you wont need the $100 Toe compensators they really only exist to keep the soft rubber bushings from flexing during corners and acceleration. just have to stick a washer in there against the bushing. Then knock out and grind the spherical bearing from your old compensator so the washer fits between the frame. Sure feels like a cobra mustang now =) wonder why?!

verified_user Verified Buyer - - . Energy Suspension 4.3161 - 5 out of 5

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