Polyurethane bushes

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 8:34 pm

Are any of you using polyurethane bushes in the front suspension top upright/damper joint - and/or in the lower arm T pin joint ? Any suggestions where best to buy these ?

Post by **aupickup** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 8:41 pm

jlh

i think they are called super flex

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 8:43 pm

Thanks - but where do I find jlh ?

Post by **aupickup** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 9:09 pm

jlh restorations
http://www.jlhmorrisminors.co.uk/

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 9:24 pm

Thanks !

Post by **martylemoo** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 9:52 pm

I bought mine from Charles ware, i now have poly bushes in every place there was originally rubber. Hopefully should make a big difference when it finally gets back on the road.

Post by **aupickup** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 10:06 pm

ADVANCED POLYURETHANE SUSPENSION BUSHES
THE ULTIMATE ROAD BUSH - Pioneered since the early 1980s
• Oil Resistant
• Tough
• Durable
• Non-Perishing
• Self-Lubricating
• Low NVH (NOISE VIBRATION & HARSHNESS)
• Improved Location
• Responsive Handling
• 3-Year Road Warranty
• 4 Formulations: 70, 80, 90 & 95 Shore-A
• Stainless Steel Tubes WHERE APPLICABLE
All Correspondence to: SUPERFLEX LTD., HORNSMEAD, KNOWLE LANE, WOOKEY, WELLS, SOMERSET BA5 1LD ENGLAND.
TEL. +44 (0)1749 678152 www.superflex.co.uk
or +44 (0)7000 787373 email: chris@chriswitor.com FAX +44 (0)1749 671404 Monday to Friday 9.00am - 6.00pm Contact: CHRIS WITOR Visitors strictly by appointment
CHEQUES PAYABLE TO SUPERFLEX LTD V.A.T. No. GB 697 9097 52 Registered in England at : Chalmers HB, 20 Chamberlin Street, Wells, BA5 2PF.
Company No. 03685993
CLASSIC MORRIS MINOR
Also RILEY & WOLSELEY 1.5
RRP EACH Jan 2004
SuperFlex Replaces Before
Part No O.E. No Models and Description Qty VAT
SPF0258-95 ACA 5242 Front Lower Inner Control Arm/Eyebolt Bush, Red 1 of 4 £2.12
SPF0432-95 ACA 5282 Front Upper Trunnion Conical Bush, Red 1 of 4 £2.12
(Also MG Magnette 1 of

SPF2755S ACA 5264 Front Tie Bar Bush 1 of 4 £2.62
This bush incorporates a location spigot, which helps prevent the
rod from contacting, and wearing against the chassis bracket.
SPF0726 AAA 1626 Clutch Cross Shaft Chassis Bush 1 only £2.95
SPF0124-95 ACA 5242 Rear Leaf Spring Shackle Bush, Red;
Saloon and Traveller 1 of 12 £1.86
Van (Rear Only) 1 of 8 £1.86
SPF0721 ACA 5138 Rear Leaf Spring Saddle Pad, Saloon & Traveller,
Optional 1 of 4 £6.11
SPF0812 AAA 3627 Rear Leaf Spring Front Top Hat Bush, Van 1 of 4 £2.05
SPF0718-80A ABC 8871 Rear Shock Absorber Hour Glass Bush, Van 1 of 4 £2.82
Post & Packing: SMALL ORDERS (value less than £50.00)* UK £2.50
Europe £4.00
*Post & Packing: LARGE ORDERS (value £50.00 or more) are usually sent by Special
Delivery, International Registered, Compensation Parcel, etc., at current rates.

Post by SR » Fri Apr 29, 2005 10:07 pm

ive got em in the eyebolts, u can feel the difference , my rubbers were shot , no more clanking/strange noises

got em from bull motif

Post by **simmitc** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 10:09 pm

I tried them and went back to rubber. Bull Motif do an upgraded rubber bush which is better than the original, and in my opinion superior to the poly bushes for normal road use with a standard engine. It all depends on how you intend to use the car.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 1:52 pm

Ah - it was Bull uprated rubber bushes I had - they are destroyed after only about 2000 miles !! Just a bit worried in case the poly bushes on the T pin put too much strain back into the chassis legs and cause cracking. And no sign of polybushes on jlh site - do Bull now have a web site - i haven't used them for a couple of years. I have poly bushes on all the joints on my Mini - but they are easy to get a hold of !!

Post by **aupickup** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 4:00 pm

jlh supplies the superflex ones
see my previous post has all the prices etc
install them with white grease

Post by **Vernon** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 5:51 pm

If the eyebolt pin or socket are badly worn they will destroy the bushes very quickly. Bull Motif have promised a web site soon but I haven't found it yet.

Post by **Peetee** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 9:12 pm

do Bull now have a web site

About 18 months ago i had a price list from them that stated that thier webside was 'coming soon'.
I'm still waiting.......

Post by **rayofleamington** » Sat Apr 30, 2005 9:36 pm

About 18 months ago i had a price list from them that stated that thier website was 'coming soon'.

The 2005 price list says something similar.

Post by **jonathon** » Sun May 01, 2005 2:49 pm

Bmceccosse.

I have PM'd you regarding the poly bushes. Bizzare as it is I'm not allowed to post such adverts as the superflex one in this forum.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun May 01, 2005 11:08 pm

Thanks Jonathon - I understand - but you should be allowed to answer specific genuine questions !! I have PMd you back with my hotmail address - if you can email a parts list there it will be useful ! Many thanks.

Post by **Kevin** » Tue May 03, 2005 1:39 pm

I fitted poly bushes a couple of years ago with no problems, but others have complained of the ride becoming a bit harsh but this is normally because to high a shore rating has been used the original rubber ones were around 65 shore so you dont need to go up much at all as they have far better wearing properties.

Post by **bigginger** » Tue May 03, 2005 3:02 pm

For us learners, can you tell us what 'shore' means?

Post by **Cam** » Tue May 03, 2005 3:23 pm

It's a 'hardness' rating. The higher the number, the harder the compound.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Tue May 03, 2005 8:26 pm

Sounds ideal - anything to firm up the soggy suspension on the Minor !! Any chance you can email me that price list Jonathon ??