sammyb Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I will be replacing all of the bushes on the 90 gradually so was thinking of buying a kit as it will most probs be cheaper...what have people used?? I have heard people saying the poly bushes crack...is this as they are using to hard a compound??? Any links would be ace Samo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Superpro are probably the best of the 'poly' bushes, but standard LR rubber do a fine job to & you know they will fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyb Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 has anyone tried these?? as brit part are usually pretty good: http://www.paddockspares.com/dc7009-britpart-yellow-polyurethane-bush-kit-defender-to-93-chassis-number-ka930455.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillis Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 has anyone tried these?? as brit part are usually pretty good: http://www.paddocksp...r-ka930455.html i had some that came with a disco i bought, (spares box) and they felt really hard , at the moment i have got floflex ones one (got them from paddocks) they seem alright, fitted alright, ride was ok but was running old tired springs and shocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtyninety Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 has anyone tried these?? as brit part are usually pretty good: http://www.paddocksp...r-ka930455.html Not sure what youve been reading... britpart are more often cr*p than good!! Those bushes are poor quality to say the least, if I were you id fit genuine rubber bushes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jai_landrover Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Yes............. I had the blue ones in an effort to keep the ride soft and the suspension flexible. Mission failed! They gave a harsh ride which some people like (i don't) and IK'll say yea the car was tight and drove well for 3 months. They however only lasted 3 months before they began to become ovaled and the handling suffered described as really pants. I also have some polybushes in the garage that came from another motor which are also knackared. Me personally you cant beat genuine bushes however you do need a press and or a means to replace them THE only reason I'd go for poly be it expensive ones or cheapies over a metalistic bush would be if I had no access to a press and resign myself to changing them every few months. Alot of people say they are great and some may be. I have never driven one thats still nice to drive. A mate said that his was great but when I drove said motor it was more like piloting a ocean liner. I don't fit genuine to my own motor, I fit paddocks cheap Metalistic bushes WHY after me praising genuine.... Simple I change them each and every year before the MOT so the motor is all re bushed ready for another years trouble free tight service. I use it a part of a service schedule but if I were to fit new ones to a paying customer or suggest bushes then Genuine ones all the way. Pitty your not closer because I wouldn't mind pressing them in for you for a few beer tokens. My money is on metalistic bushes all day every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyb Posted March 9, 2012 Author Share Posted March 9, 2012 Not sure what youve been reading... britpart are more often cr*p than good!! Those bushes are poor quality to say the least, if I were you id fit genuine rubber bushes. really? they that bad?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retroanaconda Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Fit genuine Metalastik ones. Forget about them for 5 or 10 years. Job done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jai_landrover Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 My old man just knocked us "The family" a couple of press tools for panhard rod and suspension arms. I removed and refitted a pair of front radius arms in less than 10 minutes no faffing with the usual suitably sized sockets. Must say I have about 14 arms ranging from old narrow early RRC to defender narrow and disco wide kicking about here to re bush for the family motors will paint up re bush and keep to swap out as and when. I'll probably offer the local guys from our pub meet an exchange for some beer tokens if they want std bushes but the bling fashion and easy of changing themselves poly will always be a favourite option for sure. Horses for courses Me i like my metalistic bushes!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jai_landrover Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Agree no silly lift and std motor the genuine bushes should last 5 or even 8 years As a guide rough guide cheaper paddocks ones on the same motor will last half of the genuine and with a lifted motor depending on how much then theyre usually good for 2 3 years sorta 2 inch lift ish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan bomber Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I've fitted superpro bushes in my 110, after 18 months service, there just as good as when they were fitted, my 110 carries lots of heavy loads and does alot of miles as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirocco Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 I like a tight bush. Another vote for Superpro G Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boydie Posted March 9, 2012 Share Posted March 9, 2012 Sounds like a sexist comment Vulcan (any connections to RAF Cottesmore?) anyway I replaced all the bushes in my Disco with a Neoprene kit purchased on EBa, as I never drove it much with the standard rubber bushes I'm not able to really comment other than it goes, and handles very well on blacktop and on rough roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Genuine Land Rover for me. They stand up well to overloading and rough roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pastycrimper Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 Slight hijack.....I in the poly camp but just getting the feeling here that everyone recommend Superpro. Are these better than Polybush? Anyone tried both manufacturers and found one better than the other? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rick Posted March 10, 2012 Share Posted March 10, 2012 OE ones flog out too quickly for me. Fit Superpro and never have to change one ever again (within reason ) Superpro are a superior design to the OE style in most spots too. (they allow more articulation) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmerboy_y2k Posted March 12, 2012 Share Posted March 12, 2012 I fitted Bearmach to mine with Vulcan bomber's help, similar design to superpro but cheaper and with a longer warranty. I'm happy with them so far. I'd never fit Polybushes due as I've had to replace them after 2 years on a friends 110. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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