Superpro SPF4400K Watts Linkage bushes - anyone tried?

I've just ordered a set from Sparesbox < SuperPro Rear Watts Link Bush Kit Fits Land Rover SPF4400K | Sparesbox > as they've currently got them on sale at $222.66 from $261.95.
I'll be fitting them along with a set of Grove Auto Engineering Discovery 2 Cranked Watts Linkage Arms < discovery 2 cranked watts linkage arms | website >. I currently have Les Richmond Automotive White Tiger watts linkage dropped kit installed but I believe that these are a superior design and may help me not get clunky bushes as regularly...
Will report back in due course once fitted and run for some time.

How much are the cranked arms delivered to Australia with taxes? $500

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Originally Posted by Kaaaiju

How much are the cranked arms delivered to Australia with taxes? $500

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Depends on what the exchange rate is at the time of purchase...

GBP 180.00 for the arms plus GBP 30.00 for postage. Currently there is a 15% off sale so GBP 27.00 saving. At this mornings Visa/NAB exchange rate it was AUD $340.21 charged onto my Visa and there will be an international transaction fee from the bank to follow too - probably around AUD $10.00ish.

Under the new sub-$1,000.00 system the GST is collected by either the seller or as part of the freight charge, so good chance that's it for the costs...

I can recall reading some time ago that the Superpro centre pivot bush was a problem and the buyer had not had any luck with it.

Are you blokes aware that you can buy a fully fitted central arm complete with bushes?

It is LR Direct part number DA1199 and costs AU $263 plus freight. (that is a for 2 discount. It's $283 for 1) Edit
It is a Britpart item. I can tell you that is what I will buy if/when the time comes.
Regards PhilipA

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You will have to pay 10% GST and 5% import taxe to get it here, even if it's under $1000

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Originally Posted by twr7cx

Depends on what the exchange rate is at the time of purchase...

GBP 180.00 for the arms plus GBP 30.00 for postage. Currently there is a 15% off sale so GBP 27.00 saving. At this mornings Visa/NAB exchange rate it was AUD $340.21 charged onto my Visa and there will be an international transaction fee from the bank to follow too - probably around AUD $10.00ish.

Under the new sub-$1,000.00 system the GST is collected by either the seller or as part of the freight charge, so good chance that's it for the costs...

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Originally Posted by PhilipA

I can recall reading some time ago that the Superpro centre pivot bush was a problem and the buyer had not had any luck with it.

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Any luck with it in what way? Difficulties fitting? Premature failure?

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Originally Posted by Kaaaiju

You will have to pay 10% GST and 5% import taxe to get it here, even if it's under $1000

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No, that is incorrect.
Import tax only applies to items over $1,000.00 AUD value (including freight costs) - sales under $1,000.00 are treated as per domestic sales not imports so remain exempt.
GST applies to all now, but only vendors that sell greater than AUD $75,000.00 are required to collect (e.g. eBay), from some of the smaller ones it's often collected as part of the freight charges, or if not, is not picked up on the way in and arrives without the GST being applied.

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Originally Posted by PhilipA

Are you blokes aware that you can buy a fully fitted central arm complete with bushes?

It is LR Direct part number DA1199 and costs AU $263 plus freight. (that is a for 2 discount. It's $283 for 1) Edit
It is a Britpart item. I can tell you that is what I will buy if/when the time comes.

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Being Britpart I'd suggest you buy two... You'll need them...

I have myself the Superpro kit and had to replace the centre bush after around 30K km so fitted a genuine LR one there, all the rest are perfect

Agree , tried the superpro a couple of years ago , same result ( don't last )
You can get the genuine LR centre , febi kit for around $220 ( I think roverlord keeps them as well )

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Originally Posted by sierrafery

I have myself the Superpro kit and had to replace the centre bush after around 30K km so fitted a genuine LR one there, all the rest are perfect

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Warranty claim to SuperPro for the failure?

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Originally Posted by twr7cx

Warranty claim to SuperPro for the failure?

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I didnt bother with that cos i bought them from ebay.uk and thought it would be too much hassle for only one bush, next time i'll go for this discovery 2 Td5/V8 watts linkage greasable watts linkage centre pivot | website