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2002 Volkswagen Beetle Suspension Control Arm Bushing Kit - Front Energy Suspension

4 on 56 ratings
  • Features:
    • Maintains Better Alignment While Driving
    • Full Floating And Non Binding
    • Fits Into The Remaining Stock Control Arms
  • For both front and rear of suspensions on cars, trucks and SUVs. Made of Energy's Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane for optimum performance and durability. Maintains proper alignment under extreme conditions on the street, track or off-road. Improves vehicle handling, cornering and overall control. Full floating for smoother, efficient operation. Outlasts and outperforms rubber.

Additional Fitment Information:
Vehicle Position
2002 Volkswagen Beetle Front
18 In Stock
Best Price:

$58.42 USD
$70.10 USD
Brand Energy Suspension
Part # E1215.3117R
Condition New
Warehouse B
Energy Suspension

Beetle Energy Suspension Suspension Control Arm Bushing Kit 15.3117R 2002 Volkswagen
  • Red; Performance Polyurethane
  • Control Arm Bushing Set; Red; Front; Performance Polyurethane;
  • Control Arm Bushing Set
    • Company's initial decision over 25 years ago to specialize in polyurethane and only polyurethane, has established Energy Suspension as the most asked-for name in performance polyurethane components today. Characterized by the experienced as "As much an art - as it is a science", polyurethane continues to amaze the people who work with it. The complex and diverse nature of Energy's proprietary material requires our chemists to dedicate their constant attention to development. This devotion has produced the quality components that our customers continue to demand. With applications to fit most popular vehicles as well as a superb customer support network, ENERGY SUSPENSION is your first quality choice in performance polyurethane suspension components.

    Energy Suspension offers customers the finest polyurethane suspension components available in the marketplace today. Their policy of manufacturing in-house from the initial R and D stages, to chemical formulation, molding and final packaging allows us to control every aspect of the manufacturing process. This ability produces a genuine American-made product and gives customers absolute confidence in the ENERGY SUSPENSION name. Company pledged to continue to be Number One in quality, coverage and customer service because customers are Number One.

    General

    WARNING CA Proposition 65
    Yes
    WARNING CA Proposition 65 Message
    Cancer And Reproductive Harm

    Packaging

    package quantity
    1
    weight
    1.60 lb
    Information on technical characteristics, the delivery set, the country of manufacture and the appearance of the goods is for reference only and is based on the latest information available at the time of publication.
    1. Phil
      09 Apr, 2015
      hardest part was getting the control arms out of my 03 Dakota RT, you reuse the outer shells so you just burn/drill out the old ones, clean up the shells, grease liberally with supplied grease and press in by hand, maybe a vise/c-clamp if needed.
    2. Joseph
      06 Apr, 2015
      excelent
    3. Angel L.
      16 Mar, 2015
      excellent product
    4. William
      01 Mar, 2015
      Very good
    5. E. Jones
      24 Feb, 2015
      This set worked perfectly. I would recommend to anyone. The front end is so much more positive and less sloppy with these installed. Also took an alignment perfectly.
    6. Felix Martin
      14 Feb, 2015
      As described. Fast deliveryTaking out the old bushings was a pain but after that, install was a breeze.On my 4th gen 4runner
    7. Mauricio Moreno
      12 Feb, 2015
      It fit perfect for Nissan Maxima 1997
    8. Timothy S Hall
      06 Feb, 2015
      Excellent product! Installed on my jeep TJ and it vastly improved handling on the road. Comes with poly lube for installation. Installation requires some mechanical ability. If you have a hydraulic press available, you can press the old bushings out of the control arms. I didn't so instead I drilled 4 holes through the old rubber bushings and then used a c-clamp and large socket to push out the metal bushing center. Once the center is removed, the old bushing can be prayed out with a screwdriver. The new bushings easily slip into place using the included poly lube.This kit does not include the track bar bushing. However, I was impressed enough with the improvements in handling that I ordered the rest of the bushings for the front and both track bars.
    9. John
      31 Jan, 2015
      Poly bushings never let me down more resistant to oil and grease than rubber
    10. rolobori
      14 Jan, 2015
      Perfect
    11. Frank Pavon
      29 Dec, 2014
      Great Product Fast Shipping
    12. JimV
      29 Dec, 2014
      Fit great, easy to install. Time will tell how they hold up.
    13. Moose1842
      25 Dec, 2014
      Great product, wish it came with the metal part but a wire brush on my pneumatic grinder cleaned up the old shells quickly.
    14. JS
      14 Dec, 2014
      They are a pain to put in, but that is due to the control arms more than the parts themselves. We put them on our dirt modified and they worked great!
    15. Grant, DC
      10 Dec, 2014
      Well! I guess Energy Suspension did not bother to check whether this part fit Toyota Corolla models newer than 2006. after seeing the part on their website for model years 2003-2006, it really piqued my interest, so much so that I went ahead and purchase a single new rear axle bushing for 2003 Corolla and one for 2010 Corolla (stock bushings) for comparison, and to my surprise and excitement they had the same measurements, that means this part is a direct fit item, no modification required. So I used a hammer and a chisel to knock the stock rubber bushing out, which to be honest, require some effort, but the reward is well worth it in my opinion. The level of rear end stability is hard to describe, my Corolla has several different kinds of modification and this is by far the single best one.
    16. Garvin Q. Simmons
      03 Dec, 2014
      they fantastic and gives a general very good stability to the car
    17. maine mud mower
      12 Nov, 2014
      This worked great but it is a universal kit. On my 1993 Cherokee I found the lower ones to long to fit in the mounting bracket. 5 seconds with grinder to shave it down it fit Great.
    18. S
      15 Oct, 2014
      Good quality rubber eliminates the creaking noises in the back of my car. I love this type of new material as the ride is much smoother. The installation is not for the novice but if you're handy you should be fine.
    19. Sandoval Erick
      12 Oct, 2014
      Good
    20. Joseph Moton
      29 Sep, 2014
      fit the vehicle perfect
    21. Donald C Mack
      28 Sep, 2014
      A must.
    22. Craig Mcmillan
      04 Sep, 2014
      Put these into the rear arms on my Rav. Took about 30 min per arm, unbolt ,press old rubber out, clean, install new bush. put some grease down past rubber boot into ball joint, reinstall. Fitted perfectly.I had a small press but could be done with a long bolt and spacers. Mark camber adjustment washers first so you can reinstall in same position, then when finished get a wheel alignment done. Got them to stop clunk in rear suspension, but when installing them, found that the hand/emergency brake cable was undone from bracket and banging on gas tank sending a CLUNK thru the rear of the RAV, but at this price still well worth putting in.
    23. Sloppy Eater "Mike"
      12 Aug, 2014
      I have been using this type of product (polyurethane) since the mid nineties. Not one failure.Grease them well!They will get squeaky under certain conditions.
    24. Michael Keehn
      04 Aug, 2014
      Great fit and firms up handling
    25. cptech
      28 Jul, 2014
      I'm not crazy about the quality you sometimes get from Energy Suspension. I've found their quality control to be off sometimes, but with minor work these bushings did work as intended. Overall a decent experience.
    26. aasa f beeman
      14 Jul, 2014
    27. Adam
      05 Jun, 2014
      Have you ever driven a car will a full set of poly busings? As long as the rest of the suspension is in good shape (shocks, springs, ball joints, etc) these just make everything work better, or at least the way it should. I got these for a 2000 AP1 S2000, front, rear, and differential, now I need better tires. Just because they are now the weak link in an amazing machine. Installation is not easy, and takes some time, but bang for buck, there is nothing better. Thank you Energy!
    28. Adam
      05 Jun, 2014
      Have you ever driven a car will a full set of poly busings? As long as the rest of the suspension is in good shape (shocks, springs, ball joints, etc) these just make everything work better, or at least the way it should. I got these for a 2000 AP1 S2000, front, rear, and differential, now I need better tires. Just because they are now the weak link in an amazing machine. Installation is not easy, and takes some time, but bang for buck, there is nothing better. Thank you Energy!
    29. Frank Rodriguez
      03 Jun, 2014
      There are many other control arm bushing set to choose from and so far they are working great and have no complaints.
    30. Guil B
      07 May, 2014
      I have always liked products from this company, they are a great improvement over stock parts. They fit great and if you have the tools you can change most of them.
    31. Jason Schaffer
      03 May, 2014
      These are the best option for breathing new life into a worn out stock suspension. Have bought two sets of these now.
    32. Josh
      20 Mar, 2014
      Had these in about 6 months now, they provide a great improvement to handling; feels much stiffer. Installation of the control arm in the 7th gen Celica is a pain in the first place, but these make it a lot more difficult. Definitely clean up any dirt and grime very well where the bushings sit and then apply some grease to the subframe so you can slide them in easier. If you don't have access to a press to press out the old bushings you can burn them out, just be careful not to get it too hot or the bushing casing may work loose (you must reuse them). This happened to me I had to JB weld it in place to prevent it from moving up and down inside the control arm.
    33. Russell C. Martin
      23 Feb, 2014
      Great replacement over the stock rubber style, huge difference before and after. Installation wasn't too bad either.The picture did not match the when I bought it but the p/n and kit match the application.
    34. Timothy Fisher
      18 Feb, 2014
      These bushings were suppppper easy to install in my dodge dakota. Came with plenty of lube to keep the bushings quiet. Have had them in for a few months now and they havnt squeaked.
    35. J. Mann
      15 Feb, 2014
      100% satisfied definetly recommend this kit for control arm a little expensive but worth it in the long run..machine shop installation required
    36. Ether
      02 Dec, 2013
      These bushings make a huge difference in the handling of the car. If your car handles bad, start by replacing all control arm bushings. It made a world of difference. I have noticed some squeaking in cold weather, but I drive a 95 civic. There are plenty of squeaks in my car.
    37. WrenchWeilder383
      19 Nov, 2013
      This product photo is not exactly what you are ordering, you do get the bushings, although it does not say anything about having to resuse your old bushing cases before reinstalling the new Poly's. Not a big deal, I just can't use my usual technique for removing the old bushing from the control arms.Be gentle. And you'll be just fine.would have been 5 stars if that had been brought to my attention before purchase.
    38. matt tallman
      03 Nov, 2013
      good product. received on time. Install was fairly easy. Product is great have used them before. they last a long time and provide great stability
    39. Zeke
      10 Oct, 2013
      Just the item I needed to rehab and rebuild the front end on my 2006 Dodge Charger. FIt as advertised.
    40. Tony Smith
      09 Oct, 2013
      Replacement of the stock rubber bushings will give better handling performance to my car, but it does detract from ride comfort and interior noise, due to a pick up in harshness felt by (less rebound, more shock felt from bumps) of the polyurathane bushings. This product is also an item that if your using it plan on cutting out the old pressed in sleeve's and possibly tack welding the new bushing sleves in place. I hope this reveiw makes you more aware of work entailed and result(s).
    41. Maxwgn
      26 Aug, 2013
      Works as expected - only tough part of entire job, really, is getting the old bushing off / out. These go right back in easy - no trouble at all - but the grease is messy as hell - wear gloves to apply the grease...
    42. Matthew S. Kiefer
      18 Aug, 2013
      My truck feels and handles like a new vehicle! Removing metal sleeves is a challenge, but the ride improvement over stock is dramatic. Worth the effort.
    43. AutoPartsWAY Customer
      09 Aug, 2013
      Kit was complete and installed easily, instructions were lacking in details - phone call to MFG and they were very helpful
    44. FAISAL ALHUSSINAN
      27 Jun, 2013
      now the car is perfect, easy installation, it fits no problems, is very hot here so this product is good for the car
    45. Peter Paquette "peto"
      18 Jun, 2013
      I got these cause they were cheaper than oem & nicer too.they where easy to install the main challenge was getting the old ones out.
    46. GR "Gary"
      09 Apr, 2013
      This items are great, the instructions leave something to be desired but the product itself is great. I had bump-steer problems and certain areas on my way to work that always triggered it. With these parts installed, solid once again. You can feel the road and bumps a bit more but not too harsh. Steering feels solid now and no more bump steer worries. To remove the old shells, which will need to be reused, use a drill and drill the old rubber bushings all around the center steel sleeve. Push the sleeve out (I used a ball joint press to do this) and the rest of the rubber comes out. Realize there are some bushings that appear to sell the entire assembly with the shells so consider those if you want to save some trouble and time.
    47. AK Trucker
      28 Oct, 2012
      Bought this for a 1st gen Dakota. Energy suspension's online catalog has a misprint indicating it will fit for 1st gen.I was able to modify some of the bushings for the lower control arm. They work great and would buy them again for a 1st gen.Iam glad the catalog was wrong - I wouldn't have made the purchase and would not have new bushings.Make sure you cut the nuts off the control arm pivot shaft or you will break the shaft.
    48. ricardo
      14 Oct, 2012
      this bushings are amazing! i used them on a 2003 toyota 4runner for 2 years now and they are working incredible perfect alingment i install a suspension lift for offroading and they have been working amazing! you can use the same part number on: lexus gx470 2003-2009, toyota 4runner 2003 - 2008 diesel or gas, toyota prado 2003-2009 diesel or gas, toyota tacoma 2005-2008.
    49. Camalo
      07 Sep, 2012
      The product came on time, worked great and is a perfect fit.I would recommend it to persons who are into racing, either weekend warriors or full race.
    50. Thughes60
      18 Aug, 2012
      Great product, fast shipping and just as described. Was installed on a 1999 Dodge Durango SLT 4X4 with perfect fitment. Thank you very much.
    51. KBednarsky
      07 Dec, 2011
      Love Energy Suspension products. I've installed them in just about every vehicle I've owned over the past 20 years or so. Problem is these were special order only. Made as required by the manufacturer per the vendor. I was goin to put them on while doing another job,but since I was planning on upgrading my swaybars in the spring and couldn't get them now I cancelled the order. Atleast the vendor was quick to let me know they weren't available quickly. Better luck next time, huh?
    52. ELPASOMAN
      14 Jul, 2011
      I purchased this kit for my 2001 PI crown victoria and it fit great. I didnt like the fact you have to reuse the original inner pins from the old factory bushings. It would be nice if they included all the pins and metal washers with the kit so you dont have to hastle with the old stuff. To remove the old bushings I used a torch to heat up the metal sleeves until the rubber started to smoke and then used large slip pliers to twist and pull the old rubber bushings out. You will need a sharp knife to remove the rubber from the pins.
    53. ronmac
      31 Oct, 2010
      I had heard and read that "es polyurethane" would cause a harsher ride than stock, but better control. Since my suspension was well worn,noisy,loose and just bad...I thought, why not try "es"? I did and I'm glad i did. All of the parts are designed to work together well..simple enough but not always the case. Getting the old parts off is much,much easier with heat..ie torch or inductive. The whole job took a few hours, but the results are worth the effort. my ride comfort has returned! No more clunking when stopping or taking off,no noise entering or leaving driveways,no tire slippage because the control arm moved wrong on take off and much more control in curves. I don't feel harshness at all, I feel the firmness & control in my suspension. So all in all, this kit did the trick for me and the price was right. Just what the doctor ordered!!!
    54. jfun13
      03 Oct, 2010
      I build race cars and off road vehicles as a hobby and i have tried all types of suspension and bushing components, until i started using components from Energy Suspension now i wont use anything else they are reliable and reasonably priced.
    55. marty
      01 Aug, 2010
      ordered these for a first gen altima. worked perfectly. easy to install and greatly improves the car's handling.
    56. Toby Curley "just some guy"
      04 Nov, 2009
      All of the other bushings in my truck are from Energy Suspension and I have always been pleased with their product. The leaf spring eye bushings on the rear of my truck and the front sway bar bushings are all holding up fine after 6 years of daily driving - they still look nearly new with no slop whatsoever.I wish this product had come with the lower bearing shells, since pressing those shells out of the frame as a unit would have been easier than removing the hardened rubber and cemented pivot sleeve. At the very least, some advice from Energy Suspension on the best technique to perform the removal.Also, it would improve this product if torque specifications on all the affected bolts were included rather than having to reference a separate manual.All said and done, it does offer a much tighter feel on the road, although it also has increased the noise, vibration, and harshness slightly. They will also need periodic lubrication or they may squeak...

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