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Technical => Maintenance => Topic started by: danvanman on May 17, 2009, 01:04:10 PM

Title: Rear bush needed
Post by: danvanman on May 17, 2009, 01:04:10 PM

Hi there, can anyone tell me were and cheapest place to get the (very rear lower) spring bushes from. thanx

Title: Re: Rear bush needed
Post by: Rozz and Lucy on May 18, 2009, 05:26:11 PM

Hi how are ya?, oh dunno im pritty clueless in finding things 2.

Title: Re: Rear bush needed
Post by: Worzel on May 18, 2009, 07:04:14 PM

check out "auto surplus" stores - down here (melb) i got mine from
http://www.autosurplus.com.au/ (http://www.autosurplus.com.au/)

but i didn't think they were a bargain, just the only people who had them,

oh yeah, always check with jim withers of J W Classic Car Parts.

03 9762 6025 home or 0411 088 342

or       JWClassicParts@aol.com

 oh yeah yeah, all six bushes are the same

Title: Re: Rear bush needed
Post by: Worzel on May 18, 2009, 07:08:41 PM

AND have you tried BURSONS, REPCO, SUPERCHEAP etc, you might have a pleasant suprise, found my local auto parts shop was way cheaper for tie rod ends ;)

Title: Re: Rear bush needed
Post by: mezzmo on May 18, 2009, 07:11:22 PM

Hi, Just purchased a set of urethane bushes from www.bac.com.au (http://www.bac.com.au). The guy was really helpful and i had the parts in 2 days from Qld to Melb - and they fit like a bum in a bucket. Highly recommend them. Check the pic to see if its what you need.

Cheers

Mezzmo

Title: Re: Rear bush needed
Post by: ben on May 19, 2009, 08:55:18 AM

nice work don. how much they end up costing?

Title: Re: Rear bush needed
Post by: danvanman on May 19, 2009, 10:46:03 PM

Thanx all for the help, I'm onto it. Ta

Title: Re: Rear bush needed
Post by: mezzmo on May 20, 2009, 08:43:34 AM

i'll dig up the paperwork Ben, they weren't cheap but they are great quality - got the heads up from Joel.

Title: Re: Rear bush needed
Post by: mezzmo on May 20, 2009, 01:09:07 PM

Here you go guys, here's the parts prices for Bushes. The guys name is Greg and as i said, he was really helpful and really quick.

His email is staff@bac.com.au

We can supply poly bushes for the following applications
Front control arm lower inner kit (4 bushes 4 tubes 4 sleeves) - $274.11
Front control arm upper inner kit (4 bushes 4 tubes 4 sleeves) - $225.42
Front shock absorber upper/lower kit (need 2 - 4 bushes) -  $20.53
Front strut bar to chassis mount kit (8 bushes 4 tubes) - $65.71
 
Rear shock absorber lower kit (2 bushes) - $14.92
Rear shock absorber upper kit (4 bushes) - $15.75
Rear spring bush (12 bushes 6 tubes)
                       (55mm spring width , eye dia 28.5mm) - $83.09
Rear spring bush kit (4 bushes 4 tubes)
                        (80mm spring width , eye dia 35mm) - $100.69

         
Hope this helps

Mezz

Title: Re: Rear bush needed
Post by: John Abbott on May 20, 2009, 04:11:50 PM

Top bloke that Mezzmo!!! ;D ;D ;) Very handy info that.

Title: Re: Rear bush needed
Post by: mezzmo on May 20, 2009, 08:02:57 PM

You're too kind Jonno - but hey, i'll take any praise i can get!!!