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Cartrite
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 Posted - 25 Jul 2012 : 1:56:15 PM
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Has anyone replaced the front Radius Rod bushes on a VN,just went thru a Rego. check and the guy says they have to be replaced.Just did a Google and the originals seemed to be pressed into the chassis mount,major drama to remove.Also is it better to replace them with Rubber or the Nolathane Red type?,best place to purchase them?.TIA Guys.
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VNSVLE
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Posted - 25 Jul 2012 : 7:56:45 PM
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Never done them personally but did a quick search and found this - Original front radius rod bushes are pressed in, and need to be either pressed out or cut out for new items to be fitted. After market bushes are 2 piece, which makes fitment a lot easier.
As for which ones to get I would personally just go with the cheapest. |
What's the difference between understeer and oversteer?
Understeer is when the driver is scared.
Oversteer is when the passenger is scared. |
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Cartrite
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Posted - 26 Jul 2012 : 08:57:28 AM
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| Thanks,getting the old one out may be a problem,i'll chase it up on the W/end. |
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Mechknight73
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Posted - 27 Jul 2012 : 6:55:14 PM
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Pros and cons of nolathane Vs stock:
Nolathane: will last a lot longer, reduces any "play" in whatever bush it is installed into. The major con is that because there is no "give" in it whatsoever, it will transmit even the smallest bumps in the road through the suspension. Dues to the material, they're also more expensive. Good on a 4WD, not so good on a mostly road going passenger car.
Stock: designed to fit without hassle, they have enough "give" to insulate the cab from some of the vibration/road noise coming from the suspension. They're also cheaper than the nolathane option. The only downside is that nolathane bushes, no matter where they're installed, will always outlast their stock counterparts. |
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danielpage1986
Learner
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Posted - 21 Aug 2012 : 11:00:19 PM
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| i changed mine when i did my roady, pretty much hvae to take the steering rod off,move the whole disc assemblyout of the way so you can get the rod out, once this is out getting the bush out is easy, simply insert the rod in the opposite side of the bush and use it as a lever, pops straight out... all the best with it, also when yu put the steering arm back on, dont over tighten the knuckle u will crack the rubber... |
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Cartrite
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jas89
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Cartrite
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Posted - 21 Nov 2012 : 9:44:01 PM
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| Thanks,still haven't done them yet,hopefully this Xmas. |
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