OEM bushings - Honda Prelude Forum

BBYlude · 08-26-2006, 10:11 PM

I searched for this, but nobody has addressed the question previously. The question is, does anybody sell an OEM bushing replacement kit? I have decided to go with stock bushings and I don't want to piece together everything. I just might pay somebody to do the dirty work and put together what I need if I can't find a full replacement kit. I ordered springs, shocks, and tires tonight, and I want to order the damn bushings, so help me out!

71dsp · 08-27-2006, 06:33 AM

No one sells that but Honda. Just order the parts from www.hondaautomotiveparts.com or www.slhondaparts.com. For the rear, they don't sell the inner LCA bushings separate, but you can use 4Gen bushings, that's what I did when I replaced that crappy Energy Suspension kit on my car.

BBYlude · 08-27-2006, 01:00 PM

Thanks, would it be better to go through majestichonda.com? Their diagrams make it simple for me when ordering stuff like this.

71dsp · 08-27-2006, 01:31 PM

www.slhondaparts.com has the same diagrams, but www.hondaautomotiveparts.com is usually cheaper.

BBYlude · 08-27-2006, 02:54 PM

I went on hondaautomotiveparts.com and I priced out all the bushings offered and it came out to $431.08 before shipping for bushings and anything that was titled "rubber" using the required quantities given. I couldn't find a diagram of the front suspension upper arm assemblies, so I'm sure I'll still have more expenses. Is the figure I came up with correct? The polyurethane kits are running for around 200 bucks! I printed everything out, so if anyone is so inclined or bored, I can list the product numbers.

I also priced out the oil and water pumps, and both belts. I figure going through the dealership for those is a good idea, no matter the cost. Does anyone sell genuine honda oil and water pumps, or belts that can beat the prices on hondaautomotiveparts.com?

Thanks again

71dsp · 08-27-2006, 03:11 PM

You cannot get the bushings for the front upper control arms separately, they have to be purchased with the control arms.

Just order all the parts together. No real reason to go to the dealer unless you want to pay full retail.

BBYlude · 08-27-2006, 03:21 PM

Cool. So what am I to do about the upper bushings? mine have 130k miles on them so I want to change them out. As of right now I have the bushings, oil and water pump assemblies, both belts, and the gasket kits (head and block). Total is 933.82 (w/ S&H)

Sound about right?

j_t_heilbrun · 08-27-2006, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by 71dsp

No one sells that but Honda. Just order the parts from www.hondaautomotiveparts.com or www.slhondaparts.com. For the rear, they don't sell the inner LCA bushings separate, but you can use 4Gen bushings, that's what I did when I replaced that crappy Energy Suspension kit on my car.

Just out of curiousity what was wrong with the ES bushings?

BBYlude · 08-27-2006, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by j_t_heilbrun

Just out of curiousity what was wrong with the ES bushings?

there are many, long threads about that. give it a search

98auto · 08-27-2006, 07:00 PM

im curious, why replace the oil pump? its not cheap and unless its bad it seems like a needless expense?

BBYlude · 08-28-2006, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 98auto

im curious, why replace the oil pump? its not cheap and unless its bad it seems like a needless expense?

when it does go bad, have fun paying the labor all over again. It's preventative maintenance.

71dsp · 08-28-2006, 09:28 AM

Unless there is a problem with the oil pump, I don't really see a reason to replace it. It's fairly cheap ($150) and comes with new seals, so for the peace of mind, if you really want it, just replace it. Make sure you get all the old Hondabond off, and seal it correctly, or it'll leak.

98auto · 08-28-2006, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BBYlude

when it does go bad, have fun paying the labor all over again. It's preventative maintenance.

I never pay any labor for work on my car. its all diy

but Ive never heard of anyone replacing an oil pump as part of preventative maintenance. Maybe its ok on hondas since the oil pump is apparantly so cheap (154 bucks). An oil pump for a porsche 944 is about 700 bones, for example but Ive never heard of one going bad and needing replacement.

71dsp · 08-28-2006, 12:14 PM

If you mis-shift, you can shatter the pump gear. That happened on our other track car.

alphajesse · 08-28-2006, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by j_t_heilbrun

Just out of curiousity what was wrong with the ES bushings?

Poly degrades pretty quickly, plus they bind because they aren't designed to be flexible along the same axes that the stock rubber is.

98auto · 08-29-2006, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 71dsp

If you mis-shift, you can shatter the pump gear. That happened on our other track car.

ack!! I didnt know it was that fragile...Maybe the next time im in there ill change mine too....

CurlyDE · 08-29-2006, 07:10 AM

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Originally Posted by 98auto

An oil pump for a porsche 944 is about 700 bones

Sounds like a good reason to use the Prelude for the track/fun car

98auto · 08-29-2006, 11:19 AM

lol..how can you say that? You own a 951!! a honda will never stack up against it, especially on a track.

CurlyDE · 08-29-2006, 11:30 AM

Actually ... a friend of mine (951 owner also) was just as quick as myself at CMP in his RSX-S. I was faster in the straights of course, but he would catch up in the corners. We were pretty much even around the track. It could of course could be that he is a better driver than I, but I am at least telling myself it is because my suspension is all old / original.

Mainly, I was commenting on the cost difference to maintain the two. I am going to try and take the Prelude to VIR in December ... for monetary reasons it may be my new track toy.

JaXx4k · 08-29-2006, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by 71dsp

that's what I did when I replaced that crappy Energy Suspension kit on my car.

is it really crappy?? & why please... im bout to install my master bushing kit..

pros & cons???