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f replacing body mounts would help keep your panels lined up, would
you replace them? If someone told you that bad body mounts could lead
to flexing and ultimately cracks in your $10K-plus paintjob, would you
replace them? I can bet that your answer to both those questions would be
an easy, “Yes.” The only problem is most painters and builders don’t ever talk about
anything other than what they were contracted to do. With that said, it’s extremely
important to check the condition of your body mounts because these small “donuts”
may be minor in size but have a major impact on how well your car and the paint
holds up.
Now when it does come time to change them out there is only one brand we
trust and that’s Energy Suspension. Created using their Hyper Flex Performance
Polyurethane, the particular model we are covering were made specially for
1965-1970 Chevy Impala. These units are available in either red or black, and while
they are much firmer and much more durable than OEM units, they are also highly
resilient to grease, oil and other contaminants.
While we were at it, we also decided to install a set of Energy Suspension’s
Front Control Arm Bushing sets for the 1965-1970 Chevy Impala. These direct
replacements will change the total driver experience by firming up the suspension
and offering a more precise feel. In addition, these bushings are much stronger
than OEM, thus giving those who lift or lower their vehicle the added benefits of
poly bushings that were built to handle the stress and movement of aftermarket
suspensions. The Energy Suspension control arm bushings are fully floating,
which means the inner sleeve is not sealed to the bushing and not sealed to the
component. This allows the control arm and bushing to move freely causing less
stress and giving you a better overall ride for a longer period of time.
If that all sounded too technical, the bottom line is installation of these units will
give you a better ride, better handling, and above all, you’ll no longer be squeaking
and clanking down the boulevard. That in itself is worth the investment on a product
that will make a world of a difference. LRLOWRIDER.COMTECHNICAL STORY & PHOTOS BY JOE RAY | WEB: energysuspension.com
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