Lower arm bush

[mojo1ne]

In KL also not everywhere they do. But I have done my research and I think going for the poly bushes.

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[kurt_629]

Wise choice. Have you manage to purchase them?

If so, what is the price like?

 

[mojo1ne]

I'm only going there on Thursday or something. From what I know is around 100-150 per pc

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[kurt_629]

I'm only going there on Thursday or something. From what I know is around 100-150 per pc

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Please share the details then.

 

[kurt_629]

Update,

Managed to do nylon bush instead.
The cost of each bush is around rm100 but it's very durable as compare to the rubber.

For those parts with ball joint, had to change.

In the nutshell, anything that does with comfortable, stick back to stock.

Anyway I got a pair of front lower arm if anyone is keen, from japan.
Brand new.

 

[vr2turbo]

Not sure if those stiffer material are good. Got member change ARB bush to stiffer material because rubber ones he complaint gets compressed, but the stiffer ones cracked and broke off. Not sure what material it was....

 

[mojo1ne]

Thx for the update Kurt. Unfortunately I'm unable to move on my car till next week due to work commitments.

The nylon Bush are those semi clear looking ones right? They are softer?

How is the handling like...

I've had poly Bush in my Honda before and the handling is definitely more point to steer. But the comfort leaves to be said... The ride is more jarring. But maybe the ones I got are harder... They cracked after long contact with oil what with my absorber leaking and all.

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[kurt_629]

Thx for the update Kurt. Unfortunately I'm unable to move on my car till next week due to work commitments.

The nylon Bush are those semi clear looking ones right? They are softer?

How is the handling like...

I've had poly Bush in my Honda before and the handling is definitely more point to steer. But the comfort leaves to be said... The ride is more jarring. But maybe the ones I got are harder... They cracked after long contact with oil what with my absorber leaking and all.

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sorry for the delay, missed this.

from what I learned,

Teflon > nylon > PU.
Color, can be transparent, red, orange or blue. It just the coloring process.

Its the material property that matters.

As I work in a shipyard, the best is Teflon as due to our harsh environment, sea water, sunlight, oil.
Most of the application are Teflon and hardly require to change.

yes, the comfort level is definitely lesser as compare to rubber.
Rubber is softer but subject to tears and damages.
with PU and nylon, there's lots of sound but still bearable.
*sound like rats in car*

what to do, this is a poor man's solution..

I'm lowered and wanted a long lasting solution hence PU bush is a solution for me.

handling wise, never been better..
its rigid. I guess even with rubber bush, it is also as good.
after all, the bush are worn.

I'm on 225 45 17 and hlsh coilover.
current spring rate is 8k and 4k..
this has been a trial and error process..

when I bought the car 3 years back, it was 12k and 8k
few months back, I change to 8k and 6k, better but still lacking that comfort touch.
3 weeks back, I change to 8k and 4k again.. this is the best setup for my car.

speed, comfort, handling. all achieved..

was hoping to bring my mum for a genting trip in next year.
formally, no one or myself, wish to ferry any passengers..
as if sitting inside a boat.

 

[mafia1980]

i've been using two sets of pu lower arm bushing now.. the fact is that the pu bushing tahan.. but the balljoint will wear out first :rolleyes:.. so only consider to do this to a new lower arm.. like i did.. now in need of replacing upper arm.. sigh..

 

[kurt_629]

i've been using two sets of pu lower arm bushing now.. the fact is that the pu bushing tahan.. but the balljoint will wear out first :rolleyes:.. so only consider to do this to a new lower arm.. like i did.. now in need of replacing upper arm.. sigh..

do you know that even balljoint, can also be replaced.

I saw someone selling them, like RM10 per pc or for 2.
its a cheap replacement as compare to the lower/upper arm replacement.

 

[^pomen_GTR^]

sorry for the delay, missed this.

from what I learned,

Teflon > nylon > PU.
Color, can be transparent, red, orange or blue. It just the coloring process.

Its the material property that matters.

As I work in a shipyard, the best is Teflon as due to our harsh environment, sea water, sunlight, oil.
Most of the application are Teflon and hardly require to change.

yes, the comfort level is definitely lesser as compare to rubber.
Rubber is softer but subject to tears and damages.
with PU and nylon, there's lots of sound but still bearable.
*sound like rats in car*

what to do, this is a poor man's solution..

I'm lowered and wanted a long lasting solution hence PU bush is a solution for me.

handling wise, never been better..
its rigid. I guess even with rubber bush, it is also as good.
after all, the bush are worn.

I'm on 225 45 17 and hlsh coilover.
current spring rate is 8k and 4k..
this has been a trial and error process..

when I bought the car 3 years back, it was 12k and 8k
few months back, I change to 8k and 6k, better but still lacking that comfort touch.
3 weeks back, I change to 8k and 4k again.. this is the best setup for my car.

speed, comfort, handling. all achieved..

was hoping to bring my mum for a genting trip in next year.
formally, no one or myself, wish to ferry any passengers..
as if sitting inside a boat.

go for 6k+4k setup...i would say the best balance between handling and comfort...

 

[sweelt]

Support Pomen_gtr, +1

 

[kurt_629]

go for 6k+4k setup...i would say the best balance between handling and comfort...

after I change, you now then advise me..

its too costly and time consuming.. keep changing..
haha, probably I will if you guys got a spare 6k

 

[^pomen_GTR^]

after I change, you now then advise me..

its too costly and time consuming.. keep changing..
haha, probably I will if you guys got a spare 6k

actually i think already comment on that long time ago not sure in this thread or another thread....but probably u'd missed it...

 

[kurt_629]

actually i think already comment on that long time ago not sure in this thread or another thread....but probably u'd missed it...

bro, where is a good place to buy 6k spring?
used also can.
does height play a part in here?
I'm thinking of going 6k 300mm or 250mm

 

[^pomen_GTR^]

bro, where is a good place to buy 6k spring?
used also can.
does height play a part in here?
I'm thinking of going 6k 300mm or 250mm

look for suspension repair/custom work near you...if in kl that would be plenty of them...usually about rm150 for a pair (used spring)....

if brand new from hwl/top perfect is rm160 for 1 pcs...

 

[kurt_629]

look for suspension repair/custom work near you...if in kl that would be plenty of them...usually about rm150 for a pair (used spring)....

if brand new from hwl/top perfect is rm160 for 1 pcs...

does height play a part in comfort?

 

[vr2turbo]

does height play a part in comfort?

Yes, the lower the less amount the absorbers can travel....

 

[sweelt]

Invest in good tyre too....our road is not flat.

 

[vr2turbo]

Invest in good tyre too....our road is not flat.

But if lowered, tyre also will be.......lol