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Suspension bushes
dyno - 14/11/20 at 08:20 AM

Hi,

Which are the better suspension bushes / rubbers for the wishbones, track control arms ?

Is there any difference in Flo-flex, Duraflex, Energy suspension bushings, Powerflex, Superpro, etc...

It used to be that most expensive where the best but we live in a modern world, this is no longer the case. What's the best option without robbing the bank?

thanks

Dirk


christim - 14/11/20 at 10:03 AM

It depends on what sort of ride you want, different manufacturers make different shore ratings...the higher the shore number the less 'give' in the suspension.

The main difference I've found though is the slight difference in size of bushes

Thread on that issue here:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/3/viewthread.php?tid=216622

Although Duraflax are good quality, because of the issues talked about in that thread I ended up buying a second set of bushes in the end, from Rally design (polysport classic) which fit great on my Haynes roadster book spec wishbones


CosKev3 - 14/11/20 at 07:05 PM

Whichever poly bush you go for make sure you fit stainless steel crush tubes.
Mild steel ones rust and cause the bushes to sieze up.


dyno - 14/11/20 at 07:49 PM

Thanks already for the info

Indeed, metal does not sound correct for crush tubes.

I was reading some bad experiences about Flo-flex. Are they really worse as others?