This is an informative thread on polyurethane replacement bushings.
*UPDATED WITH NEW DISTRIBUTER & PRICES 01/17/08*
1. Whats available:
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Front Lower Control Arm bushings (2 each side [1 front 1 rear]
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"available through Energy Suspension, Superpro, & Noltec Suspension as well as a few other random availabilites."
E.S. part number: 4-3152 (*$25.00)
Superpro is a completely different world as far as the bushings available.
they have different durometers(hardness) within +/- 3 duro available as well as offset sleeves to change suspension characteristics.
Superpro part numbers:
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FRONT LCA BUSHING (oilpan side)
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SPF0952-80k Comfort-80 duro "38 mm outer diameter bushing" -$40
SPF0952-90k Sport-90 duro "38 mm outer diameter bushing" -$40
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REAR LCA BUSHING
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SPF0953-70k Standard alignment Comfort-70 duro "35.5 mm outer diameter bushing" -$38
SPF0953-80K Standard alignment Sport-80 duro "35.5 mm outer diameter bushing" -$38
SPF1633K Single offset "Shell part" passenger side increase -$90
SPF1634k Double offset-80 duro "Shell part" passenger/driver side CASTER increase/decrease -$91
SPF2415K Standard alignment (shell part) "46mm outer diameter bushing" -$53
SPF2416K Single offset (shell part) "46mm outer diameter bushing" -$53
SPF2417K Double offset (shell part) "46mm outer diameter bushing" -$53
Noltec part numbers:
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FRONT LCA BUSHING (oilpan side)
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Front LCA bushing: N-51262
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REAR LCA BUSHING
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Rear LCA bushing: N-51263
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SWAY BAR ENDLINKS/FRAME MOUNTS
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E.S. part numbers:
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ENDLINKS
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ZX2 swaybar endlinks- 4-5169 (*$22.00)
Regular BG models- 4-5140 3/4" (*$24.00)
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FRAME MOUNTS BUSHINGS
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ZX2 swaybar 25mm- 4-5168 (*$7.00)
Regular BG models- 4-5139 3/4" (*$24.00)
Regular BG models- 4-5141 15/16" (*$24.00)
Superpro part number:
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ENDLINKS
*************
SPF0903K- swaybar endlink -$19
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FRAME MOUNTS BUSHINGS
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Front- SPF0908-_ _K "insert measured bar diameter 19,20,21.5mm available"- $16
Rear- SPF1406-_ _K "insert measured bar diameter 20mm available"- $16
Noltec part numbers:
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ENDLINKS
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Swaybar endlinks front or rear: N-21169
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FRAME MOUNTS BUSHINGS
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Swaybar frame mount (20mm): N-21536
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REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHINGS
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E.S. part number: 4-7123 (*$30.00)
Superpro part numbers:
SPF0907K front bushing-80 duro "40mm outer diameter bushing" -$42
SPF2744K rear bushing-80 duro "44mm outer diameter bushing" -$53
Noltec part number: N-61764
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REAR (TTL SYSTEM) LATERAL LINK BUSHINGS (SEE THREAD HERE)-----> Lateral link bushings thread
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E.S. part number: NOT IN PRODUCTION
Superpro part numbers: NOW AVAILABLE
SPECIFIC FITMENT TO MX3 LINKS (which add +15mm track each side) 36mm O.D.
WILL NOT FIT EGT/Protege Links without machining
SPF1786K-$88 lateral arm front inner bushing to chassis 4-bushings
SPF1787K-$98 lateral arm rear outer bushing to stub axel 4- bushings
NOLTEC SUSPENSION
Noltec part number: N-61753
I have personally installed these bushings and i can attest to it being a large pain in the ass without proper tools.
be prepared for 1 full day's downtime when replacing these bushings given proper tools.
Also note that Noltec does not cut grease grooves into the bushings to lubricate the sleeve as does energy suspension and superpro.
I advise taking a sharp knife and a torch and melting 8 grooves into the bushings before installing.
This prevents binding and squeeking and prolongs the time
needed between regrease intervals.
__________________________________________________ _______________
As for energy suspension products... they can be purchased cheapest through
www.suspension.com all energy suspension part number costs listed are actuall cost through this website. and are labeled as (*$??.??)
As for Superpro products they are originally an overseas company from australia.
However Superpro has found a new distributer in the USA(Tein)- prices are raised & ordering has now become much more complicated.
contact information goes as follows:
http://www.tein.com/dealer_list/usa.html For online shopping select your state & find a distributer
As for Noltec suspension products they are originally an overseas company from australia as well.
All products Must be ordered from them so far as i have not found a US shores distributer.
Prices vary & air mail shipping costs must be added to the final total.
* NOTE THAT NOLTEC SUSPENSION OFFERS MORE PRODUCTS THEN LISTED HERE IF INTERESTED CHECK THE FOLLOWING LINK *
here is a direct link to the BG bushings product listings that they offer.
Noltec BG bushings
contact information as follows:
Telephone number (011) 612-9980-9777 *mind you this is a direct call to australia*
Noltec homepage
Address:
Noltec Suspension
3/14 Duffy Avenue
Thornleigh NSW 2120
AUSTRALIA
P.S. Noltec bushings come in a sweet blue color but may need grooves cut for grease prior to install.
2. Reasons for replacing rubber component bushings with polyurethane compound bushings.
first off... rubber can become worn out over the years & chances are by this time they are worn out.
Rubber compounds do not take well to weathering or irritants.... such as snow, salt rain, heat, dirt/grime, grease, oil
worn rubber bushings effect alignment and stability of the car.
As well as reducing the cars ability to properly navigate the road even given the harshest circumstances.
worn rubber bushings effect directly the steering of the vehicle as well.
Symptoms of worn bushings include but are not limited to.
Improper alignment.
odd steering feel.
misc. noises/clunks
worn/rotted/non existant bushings
uncomfortable ride quality.
lack of stability in movements of the car.
OLD CAR FEEL(sloppy all over)
inprecision of the vehicles driving characteristics.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Pictures as following:
Lower control arms (with E.S. bushings)
in need of trailing arm bushing pictures
in need of rear lateral link bushing pictures
contact me if you have pictures.
I hope this serves well as a good basis for those seeking poly urethane alternatives to the worn stock bushings.
*UPDATED WITH NEW DISTRIBUTER & PRICES 01/17/08*
1. Whats available:
************************************************** *****
Front Lower Control Arm bushings (2 each side [1 front 1 rear]
************************************************** *****
"available through Energy Suspension, Superpro, & Noltec Suspension as well as a few other random availabilites."
E.S. part number: 4-3152 (*$25.00)
Superpro is a completely different world as far as the bushings available.
they have different durometers(hardness) within +/- 3 duro available as well as offset sleeves to change suspension characteristics.
Superpro part numbers:
********************************
FRONT LCA BUSHING (oilpan side)
********************************
SPF0952-80k Comfort-80 duro "38 mm outer diameter bushing" -$40
SPF0952-90k Sport-90 duro "38 mm outer diameter bushing" -$40
----------------------------------------------------------------------
*********************
REAR LCA BUSHING
*********************
SPF0953-70k Standard alignment Comfort-70 duro "35.5 mm outer diameter bushing" -$38
SPF0953-80K Standard alignment Sport-80 duro "35.5 mm outer diameter bushing" -$38
SPF1633K Single offset "Shell part" passenger side increase -$90
SPF1634k Double offset-80 duro "Shell part" passenger/driver side CASTER increase/decrease -$91
SPF2415K Standard alignment (shell part) "46mm outer diameter bushing" -$53
SPF2416K Single offset (shell part) "46mm outer diameter bushing" -$53
SPF2417K Double offset (shell part) "46mm outer diameter bushing" -$53
Noltec part numbers:
********************************
FRONT LCA BUSHING (oilpan side)
********************************
Front LCA bushing: N-51262
*********************
REAR LCA BUSHING
*********************
Rear LCA bushing: N-51263
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
***********************************
SWAY BAR ENDLINKS/FRAME MOUNTS
***********************************
E.S. part numbers:
*************
ENDLINKS
*************
ZX2 swaybar endlinks- 4-5169 (*$22.00)
Regular BG models- 4-5140 3/4" (*$24.00)
**************************
FRAME MOUNTS BUSHINGS
**************************
ZX2 swaybar 25mm- 4-5168 (*$7.00)
Regular BG models- 4-5139 3/4" (*$24.00)
Regular BG models- 4-5141 15/16" (*$24.00)
Superpro part number:
*************
ENDLINKS
*************
SPF0903K- swaybar endlink -$19
**************************
FRAME MOUNTS BUSHINGS
**************************
Front- SPF0908-_ _K "insert measured bar diameter 19,20,21.5mm available"- $16
Rear- SPF1406-_ _K "insert measured bar diameter 20mm available"- $16
Noltec part numbers:
*************
ENDLINKS
*************
Swaybar endlinks front or rear: N-21169
**************************
FRAME MOUNTS BUSHINGS
**************************
Swaybar frame mount (20mm): N-21536
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
******************************
REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHINGS
******************************
E.S. part number: 4-7123 (*$30.00)
Superpro part numbers:
SPF0907K front bushing-80 duro "40mm outer diameter bushing" -$42
SPF2744K rear bushing-80 duro "44mm outer diameter bushing" -$53
Noltec part number: N-61764
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
****************************************
REAR (TTL SYSTEM) LATERAL LINK BUSHINGS (SEE THREAD HERE)-----> Lateral link bushings thread
****************************************
E.S. part number: NOT IN PRODUCTION
Superpro part numbers: NOW AVAILABLE
SPECIFIC FITMENT TO MX3 LINKS (which add +15mm track each side) 36mm O.D.
WILL NOT FIT EGT/Protege Links without machining
SPF1786K-$88 lateral arm front inner bushing to chassis 4-bushings
SPF1787K-$98 lateral arm rear outer bushing to stub axel 4- bushings
NOLTEC SUSPENSION
Noltec part number: N-61753
I have personally installed these bushings and i can attest to it being a large pain in the ass without proper tools.
be prepared for 1 full day's downtime when replacing these bushings given proper tools.
Also note that Noltec does not cut grease grooves into the bushings to lubricate the sleeve as does energy suspension and superpro.
I advise taking a sharp knife and a torch and melting 8 grooves into the bushings before installing.
This prevents binding and squeeking and prolongs the time
needed between regrease intervals.
__________________________________________________ _______________
As for energy suspension products... they can be purchased cheapest through
www.suspension.com all energy suspension part number costs listed are actuall cost through this website. and are labeled as (*$??.??)
As for Superpro products they are originally an overseas company from australia.
However Superpro has found a new distributer in the USA(Tein)- prices are raised & ordering has now become much more complicated.
contact information goes as follows:
http://www.tein.com/dealer_list/usa.html For online shopping select your state & find a distributer
As for Noltec suspension products they are originally an overseas company from australia as well.
All products Must be ordered from them so far as i have not found a US shores distributer.
Prices vary & air mail shipping costs must be added to the final total.
* NOTE THAT NOLTEC SUSPENSION OFFERS MORE PRODUCTS THEN LISTED HERE IF INTERESTED CHECK THE FOLLOWING LINK *
here is a direct link to the BG bushings product listings that they offer.
Noltec BG bushings
contact information as follows:
Telephone number (011) 612-9980-9777 *mind you this is a direct call to australia*
Noltec homepage
Address:
Noltec Suspension
3/14 Duffy Avenue
Thornleigh NSW 2120
AUSTRALIA
P.S. Noltec bushings come in a sweet blue color but may need grooves cut for grease prior to install.
2. Reasons for replacing rubber component bushings with polyurethane compound bushings.
first off... rubber can become worn out over the years & chances are by this time they are worn out.
Rubber compounds do not take well to weathering or irritants.... such as snow, salt rain, heat, dirt/grime, grease, oil
worn rubber bushings effect alignment and stability of the car.
As well as reducing the cars ability to properly navigate the road even given the harshest circumstances.
worn rubber bushings effect directly the steering of the vehicle as well.
Symptoms of worn bushings include but are not limited to.
Improper alignment.
odd steering feel.
misc. noises/clunks
worn/rotted/non existant bushings
uncomfortable ride quality.
lack of stability in movements of the car.
OLD CAR FEEL(sloppy all over)
inprecision of the vehicles driving characteristics.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>Pictures as following:
Lower control arms (with E.S. bushings)
in need of trailing arm bushing pictures
in need of rear lateral link bushing pictures
contact me if you have pictures.
I hope this serves well as a good basis for those seeking poly urethane alternatives to the worn stock bushings.
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