Poly Bush Prototypes Help!!!

[peterperkins]

I'm after getting some rear beam axle suspension bushes made for my car. I only want enough for 5 cars for this first test run but am really struggling to find anyone to take the job on.

I have tried Powerflex, Floflex, polybush.co.uk etc.

Anyone got any ideas and someone actually interested in doing the work.
This could lead to further sales across the world but I'm trying to take the first steps.

Here are 4 pics of bush for info. I might be willing to try a simplified cylindrical version for the poly ones. Any comments on the structure/design of it?

Thanks Peter

[Sam_68]

How much compliance do you need?

Would it be possible to use nylon instead - it's really easy to machine, so virtually anyone with a lathe could knock up a set if you go for the simplified cylindrical shape?

[peterperkins]

No idea on compliance? I think the lathe idea may be an option any other ideas or possible suppliers?

[peterperkins]

Help! No one else any ideas?

[mk2 24v]

is that a mk2/3 golf rear beam bush?

if so, vibratechnics do replacements for them, as well as powerflex and superflex as far as im aware

[peterperkins]

Bump. Still looking for ideas for suppliers for these? Come on PH show me what you've got!!

[bucksmanuk]

Proper prototype tooling alone will cost a couple of grand.
If it’s for the Honda Insight as per profile, I wouldn’t have thought there was too much demand in aftermarket parts.
I have seen moulds made from wood and coated with a suitable release agent before now. This was at British Aerospace.
Mixing the polyurethane, degassing it and pouring it in is a piece of cake.
Getting it to bond successfully to the metal can be another game though. I am sure someone has made their own on here?

[dozracing]

If you send me a drawing of what you want i'll see how close it is to something that exists, and if need be i can machine one thats close to suit.

[peterperkins]

Thanks for the offer Doz i will knock something up.

[PhillipM]

bucksmanuk said:

I am sure someone has made their own on here?

Guilty! Although the company I used to get the polyurethane resins from have gone under since then.

[peterperkins]

PhillipM said:

Guilty! Although the company I used to get the polyurethane resins from have gone under since then.

RU Saying you made some for the gen 1 Insight? If so can you contact me via PM please.