Thread: Nolathane Vs std bushes

Nolathane is a brand and they’re not suitable for LR use.

If you want to run Polyurethane then SuperPro is for you.

I have had nothing but successful results with SuperPro, but I have seen lots of Nolathane issues.

Originally Posted by Tombie

Nolathane is a brand and they’re not suitable for LR use.

If you want to run Polyurethane then SuperPro is for you.

I have had nothing but successful results with SuperPro, but I have seen lots of Nolathane issues.

How are they not suitable for LR?

Originally Posted by trubritbiker

How are they not suitable for LR?

SuperPro ARE suitable. The “Red Brand” and the UK ones aren’t.

They are Wrong hardness/grade. Poor profiles and designs leading to poor performance and ride.

Issues are common with the others.

SuperPro or stick with OEM Rubber.

I replaced a couple of bushes a while since with red nolathane, I did notice that the mouldings were not consistent.

Superpro or nothing. Cheap as a full set from Paddocks UK.

You will never need a press to instal, they come with precision design and execution.

DL

I had Superpro on my Radius arm rear front, massive failure on the way to work that put me into the opposite lane on a steep down hill, just bloody lucky no trucks coming. I have gone back to Rubber, best by far.
The Superpro type bushes require greasing and need to be kept greased. Nolathan I would not touch, seen way to many across all vehicle fail - crumbling. Both take additional maintenance.
I also spoke to a person who is quite knowledgeable in this area and has had the poly Superpros on race and personal vehicles and will not use them at all again as too many failures and he also advised Nolathane are worse (which I knew already).
Dont have pics with me atm but 1 actually broke in half, separating either side of the plate and the other had a split right through to centre which was not visible until removed. Also caused damage to the tyres as I had to drive 80kms like it slowly. The same discussion has recently also been had on a Torana forum.

I'd just go OEM, they last long enough not to be concerned. They were designed with the vehicle, were perfect until they got old , weren't they?

I had my reservations as years ago I used to work with urethane on press tools, oil and pressure used to make it work harden and crumble away. I thought it might have improved by now. I think I might go std, saving money and piece of mind.