Went oem with mine and have been perfect...no noise! Also, couldn't beat the price of $9.03 from Ford.
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Reviving an old post, but same question. Energy Suspension vs. Ford OEM. The Fords are $9 each, not sure about $ on E.S. but I'm guessing around $20 for both. Anyone try the E.S. bushings?
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ES are polyurethane. Yes, they are more expensive. I think I paid about $30 for a kit for the fronts for an Expedition. It included new end links.
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