Front/rear suspension refurb

[dickythediver]

Hi all, I have a 1998 450 chim with 30,000 miles, used for B & C roads around the New Forest with occasional A road use and not so seriouse possible track day. I am about to pull the suspension apart to clean up and paint the rusty wishbones. I have accepted that whilst they dont need doing just yet I will replace track rod ends and top and bottom swivels. I was also planning on replacing the bush's with polybushs and replacing the shockers and have actually bought polybush's from the nice chap at ACT. Then as always happens have spoken to a couple of learned guys in the trade who have said that the polybushs will give a harsh ride and will melt I should leave the old rubber ones in with thrust washers and the same goes for the shockers. Can I ask your opinions please about the bush's and if I do change the shockers which make there seem to be a few, Spax, nitro etc. In anticipation many thanks for your help

[dickythediver]

Hi Graham, Thanks for your reply. Just a couple of questions. What were stock bushs and where did you get them from and did you change your shoch absorbers. Thanks Richard.

[dickythediver]

Hi Bryan and Toni, Thanks for that looks like I will be going down the standard route for bushs and try and send back the polys that I bought. I know what you mean about finding more things to do I am already considering changing the fuel pump and will be changing sump gasket and bolts. So it goes on, Thanks guys. Richard.

[dickythediver]

Hi Steve, Thanks for that, it answers my query nicely and I am happy that the Powerflex PFR bushes that I have are O.K. for road use and I will get on and fit them.