Ford F250 4WD Lightduty 1997 | All Suspension Parts
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Body and Subframe Mounts | Ford F250 4WD Lightduty 1997
The two different colors are essentially the same at a formula level. Some black components are graphite impregnated as a self-lubricating agent, but overall they are the same part. Graphite is not added to the red formula simply because it changes the color of the bushing.
Bushing hardness by color?
The Durometer (or hardness) of red and black bushings are the same for that position. The different colors do not indicate a higher or lower durometer.
Why buy red bushings?
Red or black bushings is almost entirely an aesthetic choice, there is no real functional difference between the two. Some who drive their vehicles especially hard (track, rally, etc.) sometimes use red bushings because it is easier to see any damage that the bushing might have suffered from extreme conditions.
Are there other bushing colors?
Energy Suspension used to have Yellow and Blue options but they stopped producing components in these colors a long time ago and they are no longer available on the market.
Special Order Terms
Special Order Details
"Prothane"
This part is not stocked at any of our warehouses. However we
can have the part shipped directly to you from the manufacturer Prothane.
Special Order Fees:
We will pay all special order fees. Purchasing a special order part will
not cost you any more than if we had stocked it.
Domestic Orders:
For all orders shipping to the United States - the part will ship
directly to you from the manufacturer. If you've purchased other parts
along with a special order part, we will send them all in one single
shipment.
International Orders:
For all orders shipping outside the United States, this part will be
shipped directly to our forwarding office. We will fill out the necessary
paperwork and forward the part on to you via your selected shipping option.
If you've purchased other non special order parts - your entire order will
wait to ship until this part has arrived.
Returns
Special Order parts do not qualify for returns. If you purchase a
special order part we will not be able to assist you with a return. If your
special order part is damaged, or missing a piece we will assist you in
promptly receiving the correct order.
Color
Prothane Red vs Black
Black, or Red? Red, or Black?
Prothane makes bushings in both colors. But is there a difference in them? Is one harder than the other? There are a lot of misconceptions about the color difference in Prothane's bushings, so let us at DST clear that up for you.
How are these two colors different?
Aside from the actual color, there isn't really a difference at all between the red and the black. They are the same durometer, or hardness, so they will perform the same and both should last the life of your vehicle.
What about the graphite rumor?
The black bushings do have a small amount of graphite mixed in with the polyurethane which has the potential to help with squeaking. But really, the best way to prevent Prothane bushings from squeaking is to use the supplied pre-lube* and grease them properly at install. So whether you choose the red, or the black, just be sure to grease them properly to avoid any squeaking.
* Some types of bushings only compress, such as body mounts and endlinks, and do not come with grease because they do not need grease. So if your kit comes with grease, be sure to use it!
Rear Leaf Spring and Shackle Bushings
There are 2 types of bushings in the rear shackles of this vehicle. The more common shackle type has a bushing with a very thin outer metal sleeve. The bushing and sleeve are pressed into the shackle. If you have that type, select "Common". The other type is a molded in shackle bushing. These bushings are molded into the shackle themselves and are not pressed in. You can tell they're molded in because they will not have the outer metal sleeve around the bushing that the more common type has. If you have molded type shackle bushings, select "Molded" from the options.
Front Sway Bar Bushings
Ford Truck Replacement Sway Bar Bushings in 3
steps:
F250 Models must select a kit from below. F350 models all use
4.5126
The F350 models with a solid axle will have a front track bar. The F250 and F350 models without the solid axle will use Axle Pivot bushings instead. Select the type of front axle to get the correct parts for it.
Front Sway Bar Bushings
Ford Truck Replacement Sway Bar Bushings in 3 steps:
F250 and F350 Models must select a kit from below.
There are 2 types of bushings in the rear shackles of this vehicle. The more common shackle type has a bushing with a very thin outer metal sleeve. The bushing and sleeve are pressed into the shackle. If you have that type, select "Common". The other type is a molded in shackle bushing. These bushings are molded into the shackle themselves and are not pressed in. You can tell they're molded in because they will not have the outer metal sleeve around the bushing that the more common type has. If you have molded type shackle bushings, select "Molded" from the options.
Axle Type
The F350 models with a solid axle will have a front track bar. The F250 and F350 models without the solid axle will use Axle Pivot bushings instead. Select the type of front axle to get the correct parts for it.
Add Center Link
Octagon Style Boots
Energy Suspension Makes 2 versions of dust boots in this size. The -Round- version is by far the most common. The -Octagon- version is simply a slightly different shape on the outside offering a faceted Octagon shape instead of the smooth round shape. Both versions of these dust boots work the exact same, some people just like the appearance of one version over the other.
Round Style
Octagon Style
What Kind of Engine do You Have?
Free Lifetime Warranty Upgrade
Putting the Icing on the Cake
Energy Suspension offers a 7 year warranty for every part they make. But we know the quality of these parts deserves the peace of mind that a Lifetime Warranty provides. Exclusively for DST customers, we offer a FREE upgrade to a Lifetime Warranty handled directly thru us. No strings, no hassles, no receipts needed.
Add a Front Upper Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly?
The upper ball joints of these vehicles are not serviceable. As an alternative you can instead choose to purchase the full control arm with a serviceable ball joint.
Add Center Link
Add a Front Upper Control Arm and Ball Joint Assembly?
The upper ball joints of these vehicles are not serviceable. As an alternative you can instead choose to purchase the full control arm with a serviceable ball joint.
