Diff hanger bushes

[Oz2]

Hi all,
Ok, rather than hijacking Matt-mans resto thread, and thanks for your help so far, but, what I really want to know is.... What are these http://www.mlperformanceparts.co.uk/product/rear-s... originally from and what application? Because the chances are if they are jag, landy or something leyland then I can get them here easy.
A part number would be awsome.
Cheers guys
Adam

[Wedg1e]

It's very similar to a 1960s Jaguar engine mounting bush.
It's also the same bush used for the forward pivot of the trailing arms on a Lotus Esprit (up to S3, at least).
There was a Metalstik part number for it (not that it'll help you much), I'll see if I can find it...

Edit: I think it was a 17/404... but SJ Sportscars have them in stock here, part number A046D6000F, about 36 GBP each.

Edited by Wedg1e on Monday 11th November 01:34

[adam quantrill]

In some ways I'm surprised that there aren't more parts common with Lotuses. This is obviously one part that Oliver remembered and reused from his previous job!

[Oz2]

Wedg1e said:

It's very similar to a 1960s Jaguar engine mounting bush.
It's also the same bush used for the forward pivot of the trailing arms on a Lotus Esprit (up to S3, at least).
There was a Metalstik part number for it (not that it'll help you much), I'll see if I can find it...

Edit: I think it was a 17/404... but SJ Sportscars have them in stock here, part number A046D6000F, about 36 GBP each.

Edited by Wedg1e on Monday 11th November 01:34

Cheers Ian

I think I've found some in Melbourne 30 bucks each, bargin!!
http://www.lotusmarques.com/parts/catalogue/lotus/...
Another part number for the list.......

Adam

[mrzigazaga]

From previous experience with trailing arm bushes i would go for the Superflex unless you can get good quality original type and not original stock..I should imagine getting to the diff mount bushes is a right nightmare so wouldn't want to have to repeat the job anytime soon..I have a small amount of play in the diff cradle and hope its not the hanger bushes…Does anyone know what the cradle bushes are from please…Cheers…Ziga

[Oz2]

Well, my plan is to collect all the parts I need and do a body off rebuild so at the moment I'm just sourcing all the bits.
I also want to make some rose jointed drop links, any tips????
And I think Dave (barrington) made some rose jointed tie rods, how did they turn out??
Adam

[Wedg1e]

adam quantrill said:

In some ways I'm surprised that there aren't more parts common with Lotuses. This is obviously one part that Oliver remembered and reused from his previous job!

I thought Oliver did the styling, Ian Jones was the chassis designer...?

[Wedg1e]

mrzigazaga said:

From previous experience with trailing arm bushes i would go for the Superflex unless you can get good quality original type and not original stock..I should imagine getting to the diff mount bushes is a right nightmare so wouldn't want to have to repeat the job anytime soon..I have a small amount of play in the diff cradle and hope its not the hanger bushes…Does anyone know what the cradle bushes are from please…Cheers…Ziga

In the diff hanger application they aren't sressed in the same fashion: the diff sits in a cradle that is bolted to the chassis. The bottom of the diff is isolated from the cradle by two A-frame type bushes and the top of the diff is stabilised by the alloy cross-beam, the ends of which hang under those trailing-arm type bushes.
So whilst the diff is trying to twist its way free, the load is shared by 4 points

[Oz2]

Yeah, I think when I did my 350 I reused the old ones as they were fine....
I'm looking forward to doing the sx, matts rebuild has inspired me...
Anyone got pics and dimensions of the rose jointed sway bar drop links, I want to make some.
Cheers adam