Lude Generation

Had my wheels off over the weekend and noticed the rubber bushes (i think thats what there called) all round the car are worn and look like they should be replaced before they break.

Do you know if theres any kits or what ones i need?

I have a K reg 4th Gen.

Thanks in advance.

I've no knowledge on these sides of things so any help would be appreciated.

have a read up before you buy any, its an expensive job to do if you pay someone else and a PITA if you do it yourself! if and when you do decide to go down this route then its cheapest to buy the kit from the usa!

this kit plus a couple of extra items can be added...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140689730073? ... 316wt_1097

Depends on which bush's are gone. Bet you dont really need it, they can look quite worn when there actually fine...

Paul

http://energysuspension.com/

Get the Master and the Traling Arm kits.


A recent bushing thread: http://www.ludegeneration.co.uk/chassis ... t1906.html

Does anyone know what's the price difference between "our" US source and the best uk prices?

Master Kit

The cheapest I have found in the UK £140 but I doubt they are in stock:
http://www.funkypower.co.uk/catalogue.p ... oduct=4239

From ES in the US $161.66 (£101.38):
http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/pr ... d=16.18106


Trailing arm

Again probably not in stock £34.71:
http://www.funkypower.co.uk/catalogue.p ... oduct=4233


From ES in the US $44.99 (£28.49):
http://www.energysuspensionparts.com/pr ... od=16.7105


You'd have to see what the postage is like to get them shipped from the US. If you have the time maybe get someone like FunkyPower to import them that way you avoid the import tax on such a large item. I got a few single new bushes from ES USA and didnt pay import tax on them.

Thanks Merlin, that is exactly what I needed...

Ok thanks for the post. I'll probably try fit them myself.

What tools would i need? Anything special for these or just your standard spanner set? and grease?

You'll need a decent spanner set (with Allen keys) that has both metric and imperial sizes, a big breaker bar, large sockets for the hub nuts (36mm on the front and 32mm on the rear? ), axle stands.

Electric drill
A decent supply of drill bits as they are easy to snap when drilling out the rubber
Hammer
Hacksaw with many spare blades to remove the shells
Thin chisel
Blow torch

You have to choose how you are going to get the bushes out and the new ones in Either by a removal tool that winds the bush in/out or by using a deep socket and a bench vice.

This is not a quick job so give your self plenty of time especially if your doing it on the driveway with hand tools. It took me and a friend 3 weeks of evenings to do it. But the time also depends on how stuck old bolts are and if you decide to paint bits along the way. Also be prepared to buy new nuts and bolts to replace ones that look past it, also balljoints as its easy to damage the boots when taking the suspension apart.

Loads of good info

I'm thinking of doing this over the summer... will probably buy the parts that will be bushed, bush them, then swap onto car. Since I need to use my car often, that way I can do it in my own time and not have to worry! Old stuff comes off... funds permitting I might bush a second set of components then sell them on. Profit???

All depending how much it will actually total to