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  1. 17th October 2023, 08:17 PM #11
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    Hi guys,

    is there a list of the bushes for the front and rears somewhere? I am also toying with the idea of getting a swap set of arms. Have the tools to do the bushes.
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    Front lower control arms

    Again thanks heaps blokes, I have a couple of other questions to add though.
    Would a 10 ton press handle removing and installing new bushes?
    What brand of bush would be suitable?
    I had super pro bushes in my Range Rover and I have to say the ride was harsh especially on small corrugations so they will be out, I am thinking more along compliance of ride and longevity, which the rubber? units seem in most cases shine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Patrick M View Post
    Again thanks heaps blokes, I have a couple of other questions to add though.
    Would a 10 ton press handle removing and installing new bushes?
    What brand of bush would be suitable?
    I had super pro bushes in my Range Rover and I have to say the ride was harsh especially on small corrugations so they will be out, I am thinking more along compliance of ride and longevity, which the rubber? units seem in most cases shine.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Patrick M View Post
    Again thanks heaps blokes, I have a couple of other questions to add though.
    Would a 10 ton press handle removing and installing new bushes?
    What brand of bush would be suitable?
    I had super pro bushes in my Range Rover and I have to say the ride was harsh especially on small corrugations so they will be out, I am thinking more along compliance of ride and longevity, which the rubber? units seem in most cases shine.
    Genuine or Meyle HD bushes, 10t should be enough but the shape of the arms and the bush doesnt make it easy to use a press.
    A tip of thought of the other day is cut the protruding part of the hydro bush with the flange off so that you can press it out in the opposite direction, this will make it easier to support on the press.
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    I'm all for just replacing the bushes if you have the tools. However, the new arms come with new ball joints, the meyle HD ones if you order the right kit. Takes a weekend going easy to do all four corners, I did mine upper and lower at 200,000km and it felt like a new car afterwards. It's not just the hydrobushes that wear or fail, the other bushes tear too and the boots on the ball joints as well.
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  6. 1st November 2023, 08:34 PM #16
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    Front lower co trol bushes

    Thanks again blokes:-
    I have another question,
    When replacing the control arms has any of you found it necessary to replace the bolts and nuts securing the arms to the chassis?
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  7. 1st November 2023, 08:42 PM #17
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    Yes, they come with the kit and are Grade 10.9. Advice is to order through the reputable suppliers like Rimmer Bros or Advanced Factors, some ebay specials that also have the bolts included but some have found out the hard way that they are made of cheese. Check the bolt head for markings, they should have the text "10.9" on them. Same with the nuts, they should have 2 marks on the lands beside the flat faces. If not chuck them in the bin. The need to be torqued (dry) to 300Nm from memory.
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