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Suspension Bushes stuffed?

Discussion in 'VN - VP Holden Commodore (1988 - 1993)' started by Abrowne70, Nov 24, 2008.

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    Abrowne70

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    Hey guys just wondering, im pretty sure my suspension bushes are totally stuffed but can someone confirm and also tell me what the exact bushes are called so i can get some new ones.

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    just add them to boiling water to soften them up and your fine, unless u want to use money then they are strut link kit rubbers, can get a set of heavy duty ones from ebay for about 25 bucks for the whole lot
     
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    Can this problem cause loud knocking when going over bumps?
     
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    ya check ya other bushes too
     
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    yeah had a look at a few of them and they looked alright, these were the worst i think so i took pictures of them, ill buy the heavy duty link kit and see if it fixes the problem
     
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    if rubbers have shrunk and gone hard they are usually pretty buggered
     
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    alright i shall have a look, is there like a kit you can get to do all the front bushes?
     
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    yeah there is a kit bout 50 bucks from repco and they give ya nolathene bushes and a thicker link i replaced mine with these and its like ridin on clouds mate

    well worth the money
     
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    My mates VL had that problem, he thought it was the bushes too. Turned out a exhaust mount snapped, check that the suspension arms etc. are not knocking against the exhaust.
     
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    went out and bought one from repco today, installing it tonight/tomorrow and hopefully that will fix it.
     
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    Can I suggest that you read the 'How To' for some tips?
     
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    Yeah thanks cheap6, ive got it printed out and ready to install.
     
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    I just reviewed what I wrote in the 'How To' and realised the order of the washers/bushes was listed incorrectly. Now changed and PM sent.
     
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