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sidewinder
On the Road
Joined: Wed Aug 11, 2010 9:27 am Posts: 619 Location: Sheffield GTM: Libra
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Re: Front suspension bushes
I'm still in for a set.
Did the similar 'stock' size get lost too?
SAS
_________________ 2000 GTM Libra 1.8VVC 145BHP
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Fri Aug 21, 2015 11:52 am |
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roger
Ready for SVA
Joined: Sat Feb 14, 2009 6:06 pm Posts: 389
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Re: Front suspension bushes
sidewinder wrote: I'm still in for a set.
Did the similar 'stock' size get lost too?
SAS By the sounds of it they were always the same part.
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Fri Aug 21, 2015 1:02 pm |
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sanzomat
GTM Nirvana
Joined: Sun Oct 19, 2014 10:10 pm Posts: 1136 Location: Bristol GTM: Spyder
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Re: Front suspension bushes
When I stripped down my front suspension there didn't seem to be any wear at all on the wishbone bushes (11 years, 15,000 miles). They were still tight and firm so I re-used them. I'm hoping they won't need replacing for a while so I'll skip on this order.
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Fri Aug 21, 2015 1:17 pm |
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cubera
GTM delivered
Joined: Wed May 22, 2013 8:58 pm Posts: 48
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Re: Front suspension bushes
An idea of price might encourage me (or otherwise!) to join in - neither of my cars is in desperate need, but at a reasonable price it might be worth replacing in the fixer-upper.
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Fri Aug 21, 2015 3:16 pm |
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roger
Ready for SVA
Joined: Sat Feb 14, 2009 6:06 pm Posts: 389
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Re: Front suspension bushes
Price wise they are a little under £6 each so around £96.
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Fri Aug 21, 2015 6:28 pm |
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bob snooks (835)
On the Road
Joined: Sat Sep 29, 2007 3:45 pm Posts: 998 Location: SL2 4JW GTM: Libra
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Re: Front suspension bushes
I'll certainly have a set, I've been meaning to look at replacing mine for a couple of years now. Mine are red and I have always known that they are hard but have put up with them as they are perfect on smooth tarmac but with the state of the roads now it's becoming hard to put up with the stiffness of the front suspension, maybe they get harder with age they're 16 years old now. Are you talking about ordering blue [as Sidewinder] or going softer, can we mix grade's? I might try a soft and medium set.
Aside, Superflex certainly did supply the bushes originally. He lived 6 doors from me back in 1999 and as I was being held up in my build I collected the first batch of bushes from him [via Australia] and delivered them to Sutton Bonington that day whilst collecting more parts for my kit.
Bob.
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Sat Aug 22, 2015 12:14 pm |
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roger
Ready for SVA
Joined: Sat Feb 14, 2009 6:06 pm Posts: 389
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Re: Front suspension bushes
I was thinking shore 90. Mainly as it's a small bush a softer one might give too much movement. Superflex seem to think 90 is the standard for the Libra. Guide here. http://www.superflex.co.uk/hardnessguide.phpI would imagine a mix of hardness would be ok if we can get to the minimum order.
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Sat Aug 22, 2015 12:47 pm |
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roger
Ready for SVA
Joined: Sat Feb 14, 2009 6:06 pm Posts: 389
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Re: Front suspension bushes
Can we get a list of interest?
I propose we list here then when we get to the minimum order we can get individually order them from superflex.
I will contact Christine at Superflex and make sure she is happy to do that. I can't see any reason why not.
Roger. 1 set (16) Shore 90 Bob S. 1 set (16) Shore 90
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Sat Aug 22, 2015 12:53 pm |
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mark h
Looking like a GTM
Joined: Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:12 am Posts: 183 Location: Derbyshire GTM: Libra
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Re: Front suspension bushes
I have just removed one of mine as car is still not finished black adder would say progress is like a asthmatic ant carrying some very heavy shopping the bush I took out looked purple with black edges but may have been blue when new had 1504 stamped on it measured wishbone 25.4mm wide tube or 1 inch so measured bush in inches 7/8 od where fits into wishbone 5/8 wide
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Sat Aug 22, 2015 10:46 pm |
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bob snooks (835)
On the Road
Joined: Sat Sep 29, 2007 3:45 pm Posts: 998 Location: SL2 4JW GTM: Libra
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Re: Front suspension bushes
Hi Mark
Can you confirm that the stainless steel tubes are 33mm in length, 13.5mm OD, 10MM ID.
Cheers
Bob.
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Tue Aug 25, 2015 9:23 am |
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mark h
Looking like a GTM
Joined: Wed Feb 09, 2011 1:12 am Posts: 183 Location: Derbyshire GTM: Libra
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Re: Front suspension bushes
hello Bob I have measured inner tube mine is 33mm long 14mm od 10mm id hope you get enough interested to meet min order
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Wed Aug 26, 2015 11:14 am |
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Malcolm_Ball
On the Road
Joined: Sun Sep 30, 2007 4:37 pm Posts: 614 Location: RM13 ish
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Re: Front suspension bushes
mark h wrote: I have just removed one of mine as car is still not finished black adder would say progress is like a asthmatic ant carrying some very heavy shopping Hi Mark - this sounds like one step forward then one step back if You are now removing things
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Wed Aug 26, 2015 12:32 pm |
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bob snooks (835)
On the Road
Joined: Sat Sep 29, 2007 3:45 pm Posts: 998 Location: SL2 4JW GTM: Libra
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Re: Front suspension bushes
I contacted Superflex on Monday with a few more questions and received a sample bush and tube yesterday. I put my car on the lift to compare and my bushes are black/dark blue I could have sworn that they were red when I fitted them 16 years ago Anyway all looks good with sizes and have received a confirmed price yesterday [for members] of £15.58 + VAT each bush comprising of two top hat bushes and one tube multiply this by eight = £149.60 + postage per car. Any more takers? I received another email today regarding the hardness of the bushes, apparently they have only ever supplied 'shore95' and will need to consult with the engineers before agreeing a hardness change to 'shore 90', which might incur more charges? So the above price is for 'shore 95'. I'm beginning to wonder if it's worth changing them like for like. Bob.
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Wed Aug 26, 2015 5:25 pm |
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bob snooks (835)
On the Road
Joined: Sat Sep 29, 2007 3:45 pm Posts: 998 Location: SL2 4JW GTM: Libra
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Re: Front suspension bushes
mark h wrote: hello Bob I have measured inner tube mine is 33mm long 14mm od 10mm id hope you get enough interested to meet min order Thanks for that Mark although the sample tube they sent me is 32mm length 13.5mm OD, 10mm ID But they quote the size you have. Bob.
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Wed Aug 26, 2015 5:28 pm |
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sidewinder
On the Road
Joined: Wed Aug 11, 2010 9:27 am Posts: 619 Location: Sheffield GTM: Libra
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Re: Front suspension bushes
Can we buy just the poly bushes cheaper without the tubes? Given they are stainless(pretty sure) steel there's no need to replace them. Certainly last time I replaced my worn out GTM bushes with my home-made bushes the metal tubes looked almost new.
I wouldn't think there's much difference between shore90 & 95.
SAS
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Wed Aug 26, 2015 6:54 pm |
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