Rear Bushes

[AlexMozza]

My rear bushes are on  the way out.
Where is best to get a new set from and how much do they tend to cost.
I know you can get different types.

Any help thanks!

[ralphtown]

I always use GSF

RALPH

[AlexMozza]

Thanks for that

As it is making a banging noise when i go over bumps what do you think needs to be replaced bush wise?
The rear wishbone bush?
Sounds like metal hitting metal.]

Thanks!

[Benrevs]

I bought from GSF and fitted a set around 2 years ago and the new owner contacted me to say they have disintegrated!  Safest bet would be poly bushes, but they are a tad expensive.  There are no wishbones on the rear, they have trailing arms.  It could be the shocks and their bushes or the main axle bushes, best to get it in the air and have a good look.  The main rear bushes are a right ballache.. wouldn't recommend it to anyone!!

[AlexMozza]

Haha Thanks for that.

I'm only looking for a cheap fix, planing to uprate the whole suspension and bushes at a later date anyway
Do you need a press for either of them?

[Benrevs]

Getting them in isn't so bad, its getting the old ones out that is a bastard. You will need a selection of hitting devices, a few chisels, maybe a blowtorch, possible a drill and a VERY good temper! All will become clear when and if you decide to tackle them!

[dannydubs]

great i gota do this shortly

[archie837]

Woaaaah loadsa mk2 owners in here!  I've been putting them off. Best quote I got was from a mate and he reckoned a twenny a side to do on top of the bushes.

[ralphtown]

There is a special tool for removal but my "man" made his own.
The main radius are bushes are a real b!tch.
They are located ,sort of,under the end of the sill.
Just follow the suspension arm to its mounting with the body.

Personally,I,ve never had any issues with GSF parts and as you plan to upgrade,well...I,d do that now.

If you waste time and money replacing worn out standard parts with new standard parts,you,re throwing good money away.

If you know what set up you want in the future,then I,d go all out for it now.

The car won,t pass an MOT anyway,so you may as well catch the bus for a while whilst the cars up in the air.

RALPH

[AlexMozza]

lol, i may get 'my man' to do it lol