Can anybody make bushes???

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Hello all

Got a major problem with a Mercedes which i never expected.

Basically the bottom shocker bushes on both the rear shockers have worn out really badly and need to be replaced. Major problem is that these bushes are not available separately from Mercedes, in another cash stripping bid they list the bushes as complete with the shockers.

Iv tried everywhere to find an alternative but to no joy.

So is there any company out there who can maybe custom make bushes for me?

Thanks

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HumbleJim said:

I replaced both my rear shocks for under £100 from these guys.

http://www.carshockabsorbers.co.uk/?gclid=CMjBk-O2...

The shockers are perfectly fine, just the bushes that are worn.

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Crafty_ said:

If the bush is that knackered the shock is probably not far behind, just replace them ?

The shockers are actually hydro-pneumatic, as in fluid controlled. They are in perfect working order, which im rather thankful for as each shocker is only £1,400.

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S0 What said:

most polybush manufactureers offer the sevice, flowfow do and deflex ? or you can make your own using two-pack liquid pouring polyurethane

found a how too here
http://www.nagara.co.uk/MakingBushes.htm

or try these lists of ready made Miscellaneous Bushes

http://www.polybush.co.uk/shop/468_Accessories__Mi...

Edited by S0 What on Thursday 24th July 17:41

Polybush havnt got anything of the same size, but the first idea of making your own is not too bad at all. Probably wont get it right the first time but who cares, at that price its got to be worth a shot. Dont know if i have the skill or the patience though.

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spitfire4v8 said:

http://www.fibet.co.uk/products/

have a look through the online catalogues from these guys .. see if there's anything that will do.

also

http://www.antivibrationmethods.com/product/tb-bus...

Edited by spitfire4v8 on Thursday 24th July 19:55

These both seem the ideal places, dont know about the costs involved but both seem to be able to custom make the bushes.

Will be on the phone to them tomorrow and see what they can offer.

Thank you very much.

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HumbleJim said:

I understand the problem.

Im glad someone does.

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chazola said:

I've seen a lot worse than those Are you getting any movement then? A lot of old Mercs have worn looking bushes but there isn't actually any play in the parts... Have you tried a breaker like Mercman for a good used pair?

Just for the sake of it iv been trying to get a replacement shocker for the last 2 years and iv yet to see someone here in the UK with one.

There are one or 2 available on ebay from the USA but by the time they get here its still about £500 each. The risk your taking there is that they might arrive and the bushes on them might be on their way out as well.