Rubber Bushes

GreatOldOne · #1 11th January 2007, 21:05

Guys,

I've managed to fubar one of the Marlin supplied bushes trying to press it into one of the top wishbone eyes. It seems to have got stuck on one side, and as the other side slid into place, it's took the metal inner bearing surface with it (torn it away), leaving the other side bulging out.

It's odd, as It was well lubricated with red rubber grease and I used the same method in pressing it in as I did with the diff mount and lower front wishbones - and they seemed to pop in no problem

Anyhow, I need to press this one out, and get a replacement. Does anyone know where I can get one? I'm guessing I'll pay over the odds for one if I ring Terry...

Ta,

Jason

MartinClan · #2 11th January 2007, 21:18

Don't ask me how I found this out 'cause I can't remember lol. The first note in my Marlin notebook is "Front suspension bushes are MB9120 Ford Fiesta Lower Suspension Arm"

So - straight out of the Ford parts bin it seems.

Cheers

Robin

GreatOldOne · #3 11th January 2007, 21:27

Thanks Robin!

Patrick · #4 11th January 2007, 22:37

Robin, do you mind if i add that to the FAQ on my site?

I've been thinking polyurethane bushes might be nice upgrade wonder if for parts would do for that?

GreatOldOne · #5 12th January 2007, 09:34

Hang on Patrick... I've googled that part number (MB9120), as the parts department at the local Ford place don't recognise it.

As far as I can tell that's a manufacturer code, and the Ford part number is 1619120 - at least that's what I thought, according to this site:

http://www.webparts.co.uk/Trupart/Bu...TML/MB9120.HTM

But either that's wrong or the Ford parts dept are a bunch of numpties, because they can't find it.

Bah. Never have this problem at the BMW parts counter.

I'll see how much Terry want for one. It'll probably be easier in the long run.

Patrick · #6 12th January 2007, 09:39

Hmm in that case I wonder what poly bushes Marlin used on their race car...

GreatOldOne · #7 12th January 2007, 10:50

Dunno - but I do know that Marlin charges £9 each for them... I just got of the phone to Terry, and she's sending me a new rubber one. She didn't know how much they where, but she did know that they're a lot cheaper than the poly's.

And the nice thing is she's sending out today, and is just making a note that I owe them for the bush, and she'll invoice me for it when I order the next stage.

Patrick · #8 12th January 2007, 10:59

I checked on burton power but couldn't see anything suitable, prices seem to be in the £8 - £12 + VAT range.

At £9 per poly = £72 for the whole front end. That's not too bad I guess

GreatOldOne · #9 12th January 2007, 11:36

Start of a slipery slope though... You'll be wanting poly rollbar blocks next, and then you'll be tearing the back end off and fitting poly's in the trailing arms...

Patrick · #10 12th January 2007, 11:51

you read my mind

GreatOldOne · #11 18th January 2007, 10:02

New bush recieved from Terry earlier in the week. The new one is the same shape as all others (a rounded profile on the top and bottom of the bush). The one that got buggered up was the same shape as the picture in the webparts link.

Any how, got them all pressed in now. It's odd... All of them went in no problem. It was just that different shaped one.

I guess the shape of the others allow you to get the bush more 'square' to the eye when you start to apply the pressure to squeeze it in.

peterux · #12 5th March 2008, 20:53

I wonder if these will fit a Sportster front suspension?

http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product...ducts_id=11844

these are for a Westfield. At £28 a set they are a bargin.

the also do a 'Locost' version...

I think I'll drop them an email and asked for dimensions.

Patrick · #13 5th March 2008, 21:03

ahh I knew I looked at this before!

I guess I didn't get very far. Let us know what the dims are on those if you email them, seems like a cost effective way to stiffen up the front end

peterux · #14 5th March 2008, 21:57

There are also these listed which are even cheaper............
http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product...oducts_id=5099

If Robin's info is correct then these should fit Ok

MartinClan · #15 6th March 2008, 07:32

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Originally Posted by peterux

If Robin's info is correct then these should fit Ok

Can't remember where the info came from now - suggest you check it first before spending any hard-earned!

Best

Robin

peterux · #16 8th March 2008, 12:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterux

There are also these listed which are even cheaper............
http://www.rallydesign.co.uk/product...oducts_id=5099

If Robin's info is correct then these should fit Ok

In fact these are £6 each, not a pair, so £48 a set +P&P+vat. (I mis-read their web page, doh!)

They look the right size visually, but I have not fitted them yet. I will post another update when fitted.

Peter

Patrick · #17 8th March 2008, 14:13

What type did you get the polyrace or the other ones?

peterux · #18 8th March 2008, 21:30

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Originally Posted by Patrick

What type the polyrace or the other ones?

The ones I ordered are marked Polysport and are bright yellow. Not the highest quality mouldings, but good value. The yellow ones seem quite soft, so the Polyrace might be better/harder but not sure i'd be able tell the difference when driving?

Patrick · #19 8th March 2008, 22:11

In my (limited) experience you'll feel more of the more vibrations through the wheel and at higher speeds it will feel a tad more solid into the bends, should be more stable under breaking as well as the angles don't change as much. The harder the material the more vibration you'll feel.

I wouldn't use poly bushes on the rear trailing arms for example as it becomes too harsh for road use (in a normal car). I'd use them in if it were for track use. I would guess it would be similar in the Sportster.

If they are harder than the rubber ones, but not completely solid that is probably a good compromise!

MartinClan · #20 21st March 2008, 17:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by peterux

In fact these are £6 each, not a pair, so £48 a set +P&P+vat. (I mis-read their web page, doh!)

They look the right size visually, but I have not fitted them yet. I will post another update when fitted.

Peter

Just looked up the price of the Powerflex ones. ( http://www.polyurethanebushes.com/in.../cPath/166_168 ) Over £39 a pair on this website - gulp. The ones you found look a good value at that rate.

Robin