Re: [alfa] Re: Berlina trailing arm bushings questions

[Mark Denovich <mark@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I really like poly bushings.  In my experience they are as good or 
better than the OEM bushings in every respect.  They certainly are 
easier to install, and I have faith that they will last longer.

I have bushings from several suppliers, all seem to be of equal high 
quality.  The deciding factor tends to be who has what you need.  In the 
 States, AlfaBill (http://www.alfabill.com) and Performatek 
(http://www.performatek.com) are good suppliers to deal with (both are 
active digest members.)   I'm happily using bushings from both sources. 
  I think I got some SuperPro bushings from AlfaBill a while ago, but I 
think he stocks only Powerflex now.  Performatek is actively developing 
their own line-up and has a wider array of options.   For transaxle cars 
his poly deDion bush is the way to go.   I can't wait till he has the 
poly sway bar bushes ready.

Either way (OEM or Poly) fresh bushings all around really transform the 
feel of an aging car.

--Mark
The Alfa Wiki: http://alfa.denovich.org

NortonMarg@domain.elided wrote:


> It's time to renew the trailing arm bushings and I have a couple of 
> questions. The car is a bit of a hot rod, and I'm wondering if I should be going for 
> the poly bushings or sticking with stock. I've also heard of batches of bushings 
> (of both types) that don't last very long at all. Who makes the best ones and 
> where can I get them? I had some from Australia highly recommended, "Super 
> Pro" by Fulcrum Suspension. How do these rate and are they locally (in the US) 
> available? Any 
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