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24mm Metalastic Bushes
Michael - 30/3/10 at 09:37 PM

Im after 24mm Outer Diameter Metalastic Bushes.

I believe i have Westfield Front Suspension arms but can not say for sure, but as i have now pressed out the old worn bushes and find my Polyurethane ones fit snugt, but are too big for the suspension brackets, i will need the same as i have removed.

I have contacted Westfield late last night, but have not had a reply as yet, and i think they are bigger then Herald ones as per the Book.

Thanks

tomprescott - 30/3/10 at 10:58 PM

May be worth posting up some pics, some one will probably identify what you have, and suggest good places to get suitable replacements.

Frosty - 30/3/10 at 11:34 PM

How much larger are they? Wishbone bush housings can often require reaming after metalastics have been fitted. If they are more than 1mmm larger then they are wrong though.

daviep - 31/3/10 at 11:18 AM

quote:
Originally posted by Frosty
How much larger are they? Wishbone bush housings can often require reaming after metalastics have been fitted. If they are more than 1mmm larger then they are wrong though.


I read it that the poly bushes fit the wishbones but are too wide to fit in the wishbone mounting brackets?

Davie

Michael - 31/3/10 at 07:59 PM

Yes the poly bushes i have fit the bones, but the rim (part seen when in arm) is to thick to fit in bracket.

I found a site last night that supplies Westfield Suspension and it looks like they do the Poly Bushes with a thinner rim.

Frosty - 31/3/10 at 10:27 PM

quote:
Originally posted by Michael
Yes the poly bushes i have fit the bones, but the rim (part seen when in arm) is to thick to fit in bracket.

I found a site last night that supplies Westfield Suspension and it looks like they do the Poly Bushes with a thinner rim.

I'm with you - sorry I misread it.

Michael - 1/4/10 at 08:19 PM

No its ok.

iank - 1/4/10 at 08:48 PM

If you have access to a lathe you could machine them down. The best way is to freeze them for an hour or so before machining.

britishtrident - 2/4/10 at 11:31 AM

I think I have the type of rubber Metalastic bush you are looking for it was originally a Triumph part --- I don't know how many I have but I should have at least 8 to spare.

[Edited on 2/4/10 by britishtrident]

Michael - 2/4/10 at 08:00 PM

Thanks all have had a reply from Westfield.

I have now been biting the bullet or should i say stood at the lathe for the day and turned down the crush tube (OD) to fit the bushes.

Tomorrow will turn down the face of the bush to fit into the bracket.