Poly-bush v Genuine Part

[stow1985]

Hi all

What would say is better for a daily car? Poly-bush or Genuine part? is it worth replacing the bushes with a higher spec model?

If I remember rightly DH found that a Audi TT Wish bone bush fitted his Mk2 Syncro

I don't just mean in the VAG world but generally in the automotive industry...

I suppose one of the questions your going to ask is what car is it for?

Two cars in question:
1 > Mk3 golf GTI 8v
2 > Fiesta Zetec-S

Any comment and suggestions welcome   

[justalex81]

both slow as fvck so standard oem parts will be fine

[spikenipple]

The main benefit of polybushes is that they last considerably longer than OEM bushes, however they're used. With some manufacturers, you can specify the Shore hardness of the bushes to suit the application. Softer bushes would be suited better for a daily driver.

[Diamond Hell]

The main benefit of polybushes is that they last considerably longer than OEM bushes, however they're used.

How'd you figure that one then?  Did you read a polybush advert? 

If you can find uprated OEM (like the TT bushes that fit the G2 lower control arms) then I'd do that.  In my experience OEM bushes last a lot longer than polybush replacements.

[spikenipple]

I meant that quite broadly in that polyurethane isn't subject to a lot of the disadvantages of rubber bushes, such as deteriorating over time (even when not used) and changing hardness over time. I can't say I've ever heard of someone having to replace a polybush, but then again they're usually fitted as replacements for the old and clearly shagged original parts 

[Diamond Hell]

Well I've worn out polybushes much quicker than VW OEM bushes - good quality ones, too.

The fact that the original bushes have taken 10-20 years to wear out might indicate that they're not rubbish, but people don't want to see it that way.

Polybushes really do deteriorate over time and you'd be some sort of a moron to think they didn't.

A part that never wears?  I'll have ten, please!

[spikenipple]

Haha ok, I see where you're coming from. I'll just throw it out there that the reason replacement bushes are made of polyurethane is for their mechanical and chemical properties, and not just for the hell of it 

[Diamond Hell]

So you don't think there's any attraction in the fact that you don't need a press to fit them? 

[spikenipple]

Haha ok, I see where you're coming from. I'll just throw it out there that the reason replacement bushes are made of polyurethane is for their mechanical and chemical properties, and not just for the hell of it 

 

[stow1985]

Thanks for the reply's guys...well most of them

both slow as fvck so standard oem parts will be fine

 

I haven't had to replace any bushes on the golf as yet and for all I know they could still be the original as the golf on has two previous old lady owners...

I can't but think the old poly bush game is a bit of a gimmick like the good old cone filter...yes I know it gives you a harder ride and track ready cars tend to use them, but track cars get parts replaced more often than a daily...

put it this way, if you were going to go and buy and brand new Golf R (or whatever) would you then go and have the bushes upgraded to poly?