How has this happened?

[Defendozer]

Hi Aulro

Just wondering if anyone has any thoughts as to why the radius arm bushes on my Td5 look like this after only having traveled about 15k km?

Not sure what brand bushes they were but what a pain of a job to have to do again already[bigsad]


Cheers
Remo

[BigBlackDog]

Is your suspension standard? Maybe try proflex bushes as another option

[Defendozer]

Is your suspension standard? Maybe try proflex bushes as another option

Front coils are slightly heavier duty but are standard height, everything else is standard.

Have put another set of the rubber ones in for now that my brother had spare so will see how they fare, was just wondering if this has happened to anyone else??

[Vern]

Because they are cheap rubber bushes! Either go GENUINE or go for SuperPro

[BigBlackDog]

Sorry, I meant what Vern said superpro. They are easier to fit too.

[Defendozer]

Hmm thanks for the advice, will monitor these new bushes and see how long they last. Not sure of the brand or if they are OE but they're different to the old ones, fingers crossed..

SuperPro sound like the go if I need to replace again:BigThumb:


Cheers

[Defendozer]

Update!

Long story short I spent many frustrating hours today doing the front radius arm bushes yet again! These ones only lasted for a month and a couple of High Country trips[bigsad]

Cant really speak for the quality of OE bushes but definitely DO NOT get aftermarket brand rubber bushes, it will end in hair pulling and tears!
You've been warned..

Have now gone with SuperPro and the difference is amazing, steering is way more direct with a lot less pull from the larger tyres and the brakes no longer pull left right as wheels hit bumps in road etc..

Also I have used other brands of poly bushes in the past on my Tdi and SuperPro are worth the extra money imho, better design and quality and come with grease.


Cheers

[JDNSW]

As suggested, the issue is poor quality bushes - OR - the bolts were not tightened with the weight on the springs and the suspension settled to normal running position.

[rick130]

It's been mentioned a few times here over the last five years that a number of people have had genuine bushes fail really, really quickly.

[DazzaTD5]

As
As many will confirm, I've seen these bushes on Land Rovers... disco 1/2, 110, Defenders.... last a lifetime.
I'd suggest genuine only.....

and the bolts should be tightened up when the vehicle is back down on its wheels, tightening up while on a hoist will cause premature failure.

Regards
Daz

[Defendozer]

Interesting to hear, thanks for your input folks.
All bolts were tightened with full weight on the wheels every time.

Suffice to say I will be keeping a very close eye on these new bushes to see how they go!