deslandes Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Good afternoon everybody, I want to add front articulation to my 90, I already have a complete Gwyn Lewis kit and I want more front articulation, but without 3-links. I've heard about "slotted bushes" or 3 bush of one type and another one different or anything else... With google, I find "Haultech Engineering slotted front bushes", an australian company, but nothing really clear about this company, already exist or not? In Uk, is there any "slotted bushes" manufacturer? Thx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 i'm sure i remember simonr posting about this a while ago...have a search edit : http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61187 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Voided Cottonreel Bush Front Radius Arm to Axle ref 1AG these are what i have in my 90. they only fit the wide radius arms but really free up the front end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deslandes Posted August 7, 2010 Author Share Posted August 7, 2010 i'm sure i remember simonr posting about this a while ago...have a search edit : http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=61187 Thx ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deslandes Posted August 7, 2010 Author Share Posted August 7, 2010 Voided Cottonreel Bush Front Radius Arm to Axle ref 1AG these are what i have in my 90. they only fit the wide radius arms but really free up the front end. Thx, any Pict? (cause no pict on polybush web site ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 This is one of my favourite modifications! It can be done at no cost, only takes an hour or so and the results beat everything except multi-link setups. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bush65 Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 The thread on pirate from the link above only shows the early work with drilled holes, not the final moulded bushes. The rubber surface where the hole is drilled is more prone to tearing than the surface of a moulded hole in rubber. The mould that was made, produces larger voids than can be produced by drilling. They (and drilled bushes) have a shorter life than standard bushes - that is the cost for maximum articulation from Land Rover radius arms. This is not much of an issue for vehicles not used on road much. Some years after this, Toyota and Nissan have made slotted bushes standard in Land Cruiser and Patrols. The voids in their bushes are not as radical as Haultech bushes, so their life span and on road handling is not an issue. Both use larger diameter bushes than Land Rover so they can deform more before the life of the rubber is significantly affected (the deformation as a percentage of thickness is one of the main factors affecting life of flexible parts made from elastomer). The downside of the larger bushes is that they have to be spaced further apart, which creates a vicious circle when chasing best articulation. I would like bushes similar to the Nissan examples, for a Land Rover that is also driven long distances on road like I do - unfortunately I don't know of any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 I tried to buy some slotted bushes from Haultech - but wasn't able to get enough replies from them to finish the transaction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zim Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 This is one of my favourite modifications! It can be done at no cost, only takes an hour or so and the results beat everything except multi-link setups. Si Simon, what size hole have you found to be best ? Cheers Gordon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Thx, any Pict? (cause no pict on polybush web site ;-) here you go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deslandes Posted August 8, 2010 Author Share Posted August 8, 2010 here you go Thx a lot Jad ;-) Does it work as good as 10mm holes in rubber one? Any pict of your 90 crossaxle? Here mine... Absolutely bad, I have got complete gwyn lewis kit, perfect really, particularly on the rear, and looking to make it better from the front ;-) Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I tried to buy some slotted bushes from Haultech - but wasn't able to get enough replies from them to finish the transaction. What replies did you need? I had no email exchange with Sam but sent the money by bank transfer and bushes arrived. These are the best you can get for a land rover (drilling your own don't last as long and polybush have their own issues) and there are only two sizes to choose from. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anderzander Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I wanted to know how much to pay and how to pay. No bother though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR90 Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I wanted to know how much to pay and how to pay. No bother though. Oh OK. Details where on Outerlimits when I did my order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jad Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 this doesnt show it very well but i dont have a better picture really. need to take it up a twist off ramp! The movement on the front end is now restricted by the plus 5 inch dampers. My suspension is the mostly gywn lewis parts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deslandes Posted August 8, 2010 Author Share Posted August 8, 2010 Oh OK. Details where on Outerlimits when I did my order. Thx all, I've just post on... http://www.outerlimits4x4.com/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=214459 I hope Haultech will answer... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deslandes Posted August 9, 2010 Author Share Posted August 9, 2010 this doesnt show it very well but i dont have a better picture really. need to take it up a twist off ramp! The movement on the front end is now restricted by the plus 5 inch dampers. My suspension is the mostly gywn lewis parts Really nice front travel ! And thx for advice ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonr Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Simon, what size hole have you found to be best ? 8mm is a good compromise. Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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