GEN 1 Options other than Forged Spherical Bearings?

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.

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

14 BlackScrew RR said:

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

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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...

14 BlackScrew RR said:

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

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BenBB said:

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...

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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...

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.

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.

AndysLog said:

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.

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I am going to go with OEM style bushings Thanks