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Old Oct 24, 2014 | 01:59 PM
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Hi guys, i have this problem after i installed the new energy bushing. the car feels great at low speed but when driving at moderate speed on the highway the rear end seems like it's just going to slip or slide out on me. I've heard of bumpsteer but is this what i'm getting? or is there anything i forgot to tighten or align?
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Old Oct 24, 2014 | 02:07 PM
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Tight bushings can cause that sensation.
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Old Oct 25, 2014 | 05:19 AM
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Try a softer rear sway bar if you're still running the stock 00 bar.
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Old Oct 25, 2014 | 04:01 PM
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Did you get an alignment for the car after replacing the old worn and tired bushing with these new and firmer than new oem bushings?
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Old Oct 25, 2014 | 05:24 PM
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no i did not get an alignment yet, will do that next week when i get a chance. Should i change all the bushings for the front too before doing an alignment?

And yes i'm still using the stock sway bar for both front and rear, can i install a new sway bar bushing or do i have to replace with a new sway bar?
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Old Oct 25, 2014 | 06:37 PM
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The bushings are molded to fit the bar, so you'll need the correct bushings. It's pretty easy to find used bars that come with the correct bushings.
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