Metalastik bush - where from?
Discussion
I have some non-standard suspension parts that are fitted with metalstik bushes that I want to replace with new metalastik bushes (not polyurethane). They are probably an off the shelf bush from some some BMC/Austin-Rover/Ford/whatever car of the early 1980s. The bush OD is approx 30mm the bolt hole is sleeved and with the sleeve takes a half inch bolt. The width of the bush is 35mm. I've had no succes from web searches and the original manufacture of the part no longer makes them. Any suggestions?
Failing finding a proper part, someone like BakerBM would be able to make you one I'm sure!
To be honest I'd think any machine shop would be able to make something up for you if supplied the original for a template, they're usually just a metal centre sleeve (recycle that bit?) and a nylon bushing...
To be honest I'd think any machine shop would be able to make something up for you if supplied the original for a template, they're usually just a metal centre sleeve (recycle that bit?) and a nylon bushing...
I presume the OP is talking about the type of bush which has a stainless steel inner and outer sleeve bonded together with a layer of rubber in between. As well as ‘Metalastic’, they are also sometimes referred to as ‘anti-vibration methods’ for some reason. There isn’t really a suitable replacement which’ll work as well as a Metalastic bush in an application which originally used them. I’ve found sourcing them difficult in the past as well- in the end I used a marque specific classic car specialist. I managed to successfully cross-reference the dimensions with a QH catalogue in a proper old fashioned motor factors but the chap wanted me to buy 20 and these things are four or five quid each.
In short, establish the dimensions (Imperial, probably 1,1/8” external, ½” internal, length measured in inches) and phone some classic car parts specialists and old-fashioned motor factors (not Halfords) until you find them.
Be prepared to have a battle removing the old ones and fitting new, I use a flypress and a selection of old sockets and drifts.
In short, establish the dimensions (Imperial, probably 1,1/8” external, ½” internal, length measured in inches) and phone some classic car parts specialists and old-fashioned motor factors (not Halfords) until you find them.
Be prepared to have a battle removing the old ones and fitting new, I use a flypress and a selection of old sockets and drifts.
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