OEM Suspension Bushings vs Moog

[libertybob]

Have read lots of advice to use only OEM bushings on suspension. Moog is the best quality brand aftermarket bushings AFAIK. So, how does Moog bushings compare with OEM as to performance and life? My application is a 2003 4X4 with stock suspension that will see only 4 wheel required dirt road use. I wonder if the premium price Mopar bushings get is justified in performance and durability over Moog. Seems strange that other brands of vehicles swear by Moog vs OEM, but Jeep Liberty's are the exception. Can anyone share experience on this question?

 

[HoosierJeeper]

My only experience is on the sway bar bushings. OEM lasted 6 or 7 years. Got Moog ones, they lasted about 3 before I replaced again. Got Moog ones again just to see if I got a bad set or something, being sway bar bushings they're easy to swap out.

 

[ElCheapo]

Anytime I replace bushings, I upgrade to energysuspension.com | Welcome

 

[Lancer]

ElCheapo, do they have bushings specifically for the KJ, because I can't get anything from that site that seems to be KJ specific.

 

[Miguel Escobar]

Lancer Did you try to find at O Really i have seen in that store the Energy suspension bushings i just have a question i have seen the same bushing but greaseable that works good or is better to used non greaseable bushing for swaging bar?

Regards

 

[tommudd]

As long as you keep the sway bar bushings clean from dirt etc OEM are the best
Don't need greaseable etc. Mine are still stock at 215,000 miles, but I do blast them with the high pressure wash each time and remove and clean 2-3 times a year

 

[ElCheapo]

ElCheapo, do they have bushings specifically for the KJ, because I can't get anything from that site that seems to be KJ specific.

I did 2 pickup trucks, not the Jeep, yet. Shoot them an email.

 

[RenKJ]

As long as you keep the sway bar bushings clean from dirt etc OEM are the best
Don't need greaseable etc. Mine are still stock at 215,000 miles, but I do blast them with the high pressure wash each time and remove and clean 2-3 times a year

Do you use anything on them like lithium or silicon grease? My understanding is thatbwe shouldn't but not positive

 

[HoosierJeeper]

Nope shouldn't use any grease on the factory ones...just clean them good.