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Deflex Polybushes
V8MoneyPit:
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I was hoping to polybush Trug, but all the info telling me it was a bad idea put me off.
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Not sure what you mean. The poly bushes are compliant just like rubber ones. There should be no relative movement between the surface of the bush and the metal.
bullfrog:
They are formed under pressure, therefore if they are made in a low vacum then they would be softer. This would allow the axle to flex within the radius arms and thus wear the bushes.
I have seen this first hand on a customers 90.
Still it should not happen so buy quility ones.
I went for bearmach ones as D44 had them on offer. :idea:
I got a set off ebay recently so will be fitting those to my 90.
D44 are cheaper than bearmach too ??
Xtremeteam:
--- Quote from: "V8MoneyPit" ---
--- Quote from: "TRUG" ---Whats the score with them wearing away at the metal :?: :?:
I was hoping to polybush Trug, but all the info telling me it was a bad idea put me off.
--- End quote ---
Not sure what you mean. The poly bushes are compliant just like rubber ones. There should be no relative movement between the surface of the bush and the metal.
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ive seen the after effects of having polys fitted to an offroad vehicle that was used regularly in the mud, 2 years & the bushes were ok ish with a bit o movement,went to fit standerd bushes & they fell through the holes,required replacement radious arms to fix that problem
V8MoneyPit:
Hmmm.... interesting, Mike. I guess the difference is that they are not press fit and there is a chance muck can get between the bush and the metal. Then the grit will embed itself in the bush and act like sandpaper. Also, if water can get inbetween it will corrode. The press fit standard bushes are less prone to this.
Sorry, just thinking 'out loud'. But I think it makes sense.
Edge:
Well guys.... just had all bushes replaced :D . I went with standard bushes instead of poly.
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