Parts for your 2013 Honda Elysion-Suspension bushes

2013 Honda Elysion Suspension Bushes

Based on Honda’s own technical literature, the 2013 Honda Elysion absolutely uses suspension bushes. The Honda Elysion RR-series Workshop/Service Manual (Suspension section) and the Honda OEM parts catalogue for this model list multiple bushes: front lower control arm (including the large “compliance” bush), front and rear stabiliser (sway) bar bushes, rear control/trailing arm bushes, and subframe mounting cushions. These factory references confirm bushes are integral to the Elysion’s front MacPherson-strut and rear multi-link/trailing-arm layouts.

On the 2013 Elysion, suspension bushes are the quiet achievers that sit between arms, bars and the body to isolate vibration, reduce harshness and keep geometry steady. They let the arms pivot smoothly while absorbing the bumps and knocks that would otherwise be felt through the cabin. That means better tyre contact, more predictable steering, and fewer rattles on rough Kiwi and Aussie roads.

They don’t have a set “service” life, but rubber ages with kilometres, heat, and fluid contamination. As part of routine servicing, it’s smart to inspect the bushes every 20,000–30,000 km or annually. Look for cracking, splits, torn voids, off-centre sleeves, or bushes that are oil-soaked from a weeping shock or engine mount. The big front lower arm compliance bushes and rear trailing/control arm bushes are the usual suspects on higher‑km Elysions.

• Tell-tale signs: clunks over speed humps, vague steering on the motorway, shimmy under braking, uneven tyre wear, or a knock starting/stopping.
• Good practice: replace bushes in axle pairs, torque fasteners at normal ride height, and book a wheel alignment straight after.
• Parts choice: OEM rubber keeps factory refinement, quality polyurethane tightens response but can add a bit of NVH.

Press-in bushes often need a hydraulic press and the right drifts. A workshop familiar with Honda “compliance bush” procedures will save time and drama. Expect 2–4 hours per axle depending on which bushes are being done and how seized the hardware is. Protect new rubber by fixing any fluid leaks, and avoid kerbing and heavy potholes that can prematurely flog them out.

Look after the Elysion’s bushes and it’ll repay with quieter rides, truer alignment and tyres that wear evenly kilometre after kilometre.

How long do suspension bushes last on a 2013 Honda Elysion?

Many see 100,000–150,000 km, but it varies with road conditions, driving style, climate and load. City kerbs, corrugations, towing and heat age rubber faster. Annual inspections catch cracks or separation early, before tyres or shocks cop it.

Do you need a wheel alignment after replacing bushes?

Yes. Any time control arm, trailing arm or subframe bushes are disturbed, alignment can shift. A proper four-wheel alignment restores caster, camber and toe so the Elysion tracks straight and tyres wear evenly.

Rubber vs polyurethane bushes for an Elysion?

OEM rubber keeps factory comfort and low cabin noise—top pick for family and touring use. Polyurethane sharpens steering and response, great for drivers who want a sportier feel, but it can add a touch more vibration and road texture.