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Control Arms and Control Arm Components | Volkswagen Golf 1980
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!
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.
What does Special Order mean?
Special Order Details
"Prothane - In Stock in Red Only"
This part is currently only in stock in Red. However we can have the part shipped directly to you from the manufacturer Prothane in the color Black if you would like. Special orders from Prothane typically arrive within 8-10 weeks.
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 pay the additional shipping costs to ship the rest of your order immediately. Essentially we will give you combined shipping despite the fact that we will be making 2 shipments.
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.
Red Only
Prothane Currently only makes this part in Red. They do not make them in Black.
Special-Order-Terms
Special Order Details
"SuperPro"
This part is currently not stocked at any of our warehouses. However we
can have the part shipped directly to you from the manufacturer SuperPro.
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.
Terms and Details Acceptance
If you select "Not Accepted" we will not send you these parts. Your
order will be cancelled and refunded.
