Is the Enclave Bushing Reinforcement Effective?
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Enclave bushing reinforcement is effective. The bushing itself is a protective component that can reduce equipment wear, vibration, and noise, and also has anti-corrosion effects. The use of bushings also facilitates the maintenance of mechanical equipment, simplifies the structure and manufacturing process of the equipment. The role of bushings in actual work is closely related to the application environment and purpose. All Enclave 20T models are front-wheel drive, equipped with a 1.5T inline 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, with a maximum power of 124 kW, maximum horsepower of 169 HP, and maximum torque of 250 Nm. All 28T models are equipped with an on-demand four-wheel-drive system, powered by a 2.0T inline 4-cylinder turbocharged engine, paired with a 9-speed automatic transmission, delivering a maximum power of 191 kW, maximum horsepower of 260 HP, and maximum torque of 400 Nm.
I've been driving for nearly twenty years and have seen many Envision owners reinforce the bushings. Objectively speaking, it does have noticeable effects, especially in reducing chassis noise and improving the loose feeling when going over speed bumps. However, there are two key points to note: First, you must find a professional modification shop to handle it—randomly tightening screws yourself can damage the original structure. Second, after reinforcement, the suspension will become stiffer, making road bumps more directly transmitted into the cabin. My suggestion is that older vehicles can benefit from this, but it's unnecessary for new cars since the original factory design already accounts for daily use. The key factor is the quality of the work—even a one-millimeter precision error in the metal brackets can affect the results.
