Shackle/Spring eye bushes ?

Submitted: Thursday, Apr 19, 2007 at 19:23
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Hi all, just a little question on bushes.
Giving the Mk a little birthday, oils, filters, belts, hoses, plugs, leads, dizzy cap, points,[yep still has them] and suspension bushes.
I asked our local autopro outlet to order in a full set of bushes and not being an expert in this area I asked that they order the best quality bushes currently available.
Everything arrived within 8 hrs, very impressed. Job done and all well.
They supplied Nolathane bushes but just fingering through a 4WD magazine noticed an ad for Urethane bushes.
Not complaining but just wondering are these brand names or are they different materials ?

Many thanks,

Lionel.
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Reply By: donks1 - Thursday, Apr 19, 2007 at 19:31

Thursday, Apr 19, 2007 at 19:31
simple answer is both.. brand and material.

urethane is slightly softer material.

it's no surprise that you are doing the shackle bushes. very common. it may be worth having a good look at the shackle itself as well. when the bushes wear (depending on how bad) they also can have worn. they are rellatively cheap from mitsu..

donks
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Follow Up By: Member - Lionel A (WA) - Friday, Apr 20, 2007 at 07:31

Friday, Apr 20, 2007 at 07:31
Thanks donks,
So if one's softer than the other what advantage do either have over the other ?

Cheers mate,

Lionel.
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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Friday, Apr 20, 2007 at 09:56

Friday, Apr 20, 2007 at 09:56
With the urethane bushes, if you're not using greasable shackles, then during installation, lubricate the shaft and inside of the bush with some moly grease. Otherwise they can squeak, and not move well.
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