I'm sure this has been discussed to death but my searches have not found anything.

Are Metalastic trailing arm bushings worth four times the price of the standard bushings? Please weigh in.

Herb

 

And why? I'd like to learn about this too.

 

Metalastic are the standard bushings. They are made better than the others. That said the biggest issue is using the correct tool to install them. Many folks push on the rubber with a socket or such and weaken the bushing in a large way before it does one mile. So suggestion is use the correct bushing and tools!

 

Thanks Coventry. Appreciate the explanation.
Bill.

 

I just did mine with the genuine Metalastic bushes & tools from the tool loan program. My rationale for the Metalastic is based on my experience that most every after market part is junk and needs to be replaced with OEM anyway.