Alignmment Done now for Control Arm Bushings

[rayray086]

Have you tried enquiring GermanAutoParts? I've found they're much cheaper than ECS, especially on the shipping. I recently bought TT/R32 solid rubber bushings for the rear mount but just standard rubber for the front mount for my Mk3. They've arrived at my mate's place so I'm hoping to pick them up and fit them soon. As Adrian said, the polyurethane bushings wear quicker and aren't actually much better than rubber bushings. There are loads of threads on Vortex discussing this, and I've found this one to be an interesting read: http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2578693

[No457 Snowy]

Have you tried enquiring GermanAutoParts? I've found they're much cheaper than ECS, especially on the shipping. I recently bought TT/R32 solid rubber bushings for the rear mount but just standard rubber for the front mount for my Mk3. They've arrived at my mate's place so I'm hoping to pick them up and fit them soon. As Adrian said, the polyurethane bushings wear quicker and aren't actually much better than rubber bushings. There are loads of threads on Vortex discussing this, and I've found this one to be an interesting read: http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=2578693

Thanks for that info mate I'll definitely have a read of that, those prices look pretty good too. I'll spend some time tonight checking it all out, then re-confirm with Adrian.

Cheers,

Snowy.

[DIDZ]

I've had this kit put in. Only would have to redo the bushes for the swaybar in the front (if they have any).

I can't really speculate on the difference considering I've replaced everything up front in one hit.

rayray086 - GAP farked up the last two orders that I had shipped with different parts.. no problems with ECS.

I agree though, the pain of ECS' shipping charges is like ****ting out a cactus out of your @ss.

[No457 Snowy]

Adrian, after a bit more research done, I think I'll go with this kit, it has the OEM front bushes combined with the TT/R32 rear bushes and new OEM bolts:



Just let me know if you want to stick with the urethane fronts and I'll order that kit for you.

Cheers,

Snowy.

[DUB 20V]

Adrian, after a bit more research done, I think I'll go with this kit, it has the OEM front bushes combined with the TT/R32 rear bushes and new OEM bolts:



Just let me know if you want to stick with the urethane fronts and I'll order that kit for you.

Cheers,

Snowy.

yeah man i happy with the same kit as you. std fronts and tt/r32 rear arm bushes.

[No457 Snowy]

Cool, are you coming to Autofest in Canberra in a few weeks?

[No457 Snowy]

LOL, went to order from ECS just now and they've sold out of both kits overnight. Looks like a week to get kits together again (they seem to have run out of the bolts).

Snowy.

[moniker]

How hard is it to 'DIY' the rear control arm bushings? (That is the rear bushing on the front control arm)
My '01 4motion Bora has been lowered (before I got it) and the front is a bit rubbery.

Looking under there the stock bushings seem a bit stuffed.

Anyone know the stock part price ? (not that i'll probably be buying from the dealer )

Cheers,


Keith
PS I know i'll need an alignment afterwards but getting tyres soon anyway

[No457 Snowy]

Apparently it's not that hard to do but you need a press to easily get the bushes out/in.

I got my TT bushes, now I'm waiting for a Lower Tie Bar to turn up and then it'll all go in together. I'm hoping that little project will tighten things up nicely.

Snowy

[DUB 20V]

snowy clean out you pm boxxxxxxxx

[No457 Snowy]

snowy clean out you pm boxxxxxxxx

lol, whoops, forgot to do the houskeeping. Should be ok now.

[DUB 20V]

lol, whoops, forgot to do the houskeeping. Should be ok now.

haahahha ok man no porbs lol