Rear wishbone bushes wanted
Rear wishbone bushes wanted
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Barreti

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6,687 posts

259 months

Monday 13th April 2015
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Hi chaps.

I want to replace the lower wishbone bushes on the Griff but I only seem to only be able to find wishbone bushes in kits and as I put new upper wishbones complete with bushes in not so long ago I don't see the point in getting the whole kit.

As far as I can tell there are 3 of one type and 1 of another per wishbone. Does anyone have the references I need for the 4 lower wishbone bushes.

Thanks
IanB

PeteGriff

1,262 posts

179 months

Monday 13th April 2015
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Ian, speak with Tim Lamont of ACT, he is a most helpful chap and a stockist of all the bushes. I had an issue when refurbishing my suspension and damaged one of my upper front bushes, Tim was able to supply just the one. Regards, Pete

330p4

668 posts

252 months

Monday 13th April 2015
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Ian look at SC Power website I think they sell them individually
Ian

Barreti

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6,687 posts

259 months

Monday 13th April 2015
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Thanks guys, I'll give both a ring tomorrow

Barreti

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6,687 posts

259 months

Friday 17th April 2015
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A quick update on this just to give feedback on the guys I've talked to.

I started with Tim at ACT who as usual was extremely helpful - even to his own detriment.
As I have fairly recently replaced the upper wishbones which came with metalastic bushes Tim doesn't recommend combining metalastic and polybush. The options were either remove everything and fit Polybush - at around £250+ or fit metalastic in the bottom wishbone too - for about £20.
Frankly I can't see where the hell all that cost for Polybushes goes. Its a ridiculous price.
Tim advised me to talk to Power as he doesn't sell metalastic bushes. Which is all credit to him because he knew he was losing out.
Every single time I've had cause to talk to Tim at ACT he has been brilliant. I'd highly recommend him to anyone.

TVR Power were very helpful too and I'm expecting the metalastic bushes today. They won't get fitted for a week but at least I can start pulling everything apart knowing I've got the bits when I'm ready.

I'll report back how I get on. Though I'm expecting this to be yet another arse of a job.