Hey fellow third gen'rs. I just finished putting in the last set of bushings on my '88 IROC from Energy Suspension. I decided to keep all of the original papers that came with the kits (and even fished a few out of the trash after my dad threw them out) so I could post them here. They've all been scanned to PDF's and I'll also attach the converted images for quick reference.

Most of the instructions are straight forward common sense, but they might contain useful info for those of you rebuilding (or thinking of rebuilding) the suspension on your third gens. The most useful will be the Parts Master List which includes all the bushings that came in the Master Kit and some info regarding additional bushings that I couldn't find anywhere on the web.

DISCLAIMER:

Before you start charging your credit card to buy the kits just remember (if you're new to suspension systems) In order to do this you'll need a proper hydraulic press setup and an extra hand. Bottle jacks aren't too pricey at your nearest hardware store but you'll need a Press Stand. Point being, the right tools and the right help is needed for this installation.



Now, the Master Kit comes with most of the bushings needed for a standard installation. Front and Rear sway bar bushings, Rear Panhard bar, Front sway bar end links, Tie rod boots, and Secondary Trans Crossmember mount bushings which are only on certain models (mine didn't have it)

That'll cover 80% of the rubber in the car which is most likely cracked and halfway falling apart, so polyurethane will be a huge upgrade.

The rest of the bushings have to be ordered separately because some of them vary from model and year:

- The Torque Arm mount bushing is one that I'd definitely recommend buying. The OEM bushing is installed in 2 pieces and is real loose. This is why a lot of people complain about the big *clunk* felt when putting the car in gear and hammering on the throttle. There are 3 different bushing used from 1982 through 1992. The Master Set list has a diagram showing the 3 different styles and how to identify them.

- The Front Swaybar bushings are also a good purchase. The Master Set only comes with the Front end links (don't ask me why)

- The Rear Swaybar set is a must have in my opinion. The Master Set doesn't even touch the Rear Swaybar. After it's installed the car handles like a dream in the corners.

Anyway, enough talk. Here are the scans.

17017 - 3.1109 Secondary X-Member Mounts Installation Instructions0001.pdf

17019 General Purpose Control Arm Bushing Instructions.pdf

17039 Sway Bar and Track Bar Grease Instructions0001.pdf

17041 Multi Purpose Differential Instruction Sheet0001.pdf

17126 3.1110, 3.1111, 3.1112 Instructions.pdf

17388 Parts List for Master Set 3-181310001.pdf

Here are the converted images:













These are pictures of the OEM Torque Arm bushing (lips facing away)







Hope this helps you guys out! Cheers!