rear radius arm

Hi do I need a press to get new bushes back in the radius arm???. Im not fitting poly jobs.
I've removed the arm and the old bushes , cleaned it up and a new lick of paint.

normally yes.

I thought as much .
how much is 1 of them going to cost me, I have the other side to do yet :boink:

Don't bother, get some thread rod and thick washers wider than the bushes and pull them into the radius arm, thread rod thick enough will be a few £ in B&Q flate plate washers and nuts all in maybe £15 top line, press will be erm well £££

Or take to a decent small garage and offer beer tokens

simon6949 said:

I thought as much .
how much is 1 of them going to cost me, I have the other side to do yet :boink:

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Take it to a garage save yourself the money or if you got a BIG VICE and the right socket.

Buy Polly?

simon6949 said:

Hi do I need a press to get new bushes back in the radius arm???. Im not fitting poly jobs.
I've removed the arm and the old bushes , cleaned it up and a new lick of paint.

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dieseldog69 said:

Don't bother, get some thread rod and thick washers wider than the bushes and pull them into the radius arm, thread rod thick enough will be a few £ in B&Q flate plate washers and nuts all in maybe £15 top line, press will be erm well £££

Or take to a decent small garage and offer beer tokens

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Good call I will try that

Also shall I grease them :beer2:

Don't you like polybushes simon so much easier ?

Grit Valve said:

Don't you like polybushes simon so much easier ?

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I put them on my l200 and it was a stiff ride after that so im trying normal ones plus ive already bought them

simon6949 said:

I put them on my l200 and it was a stiff ride after that so im trying normal ones plus ive already bought them

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Fair enough you can get different rides smooth stiff ect no need to be. Confused you can return swap stuff you know

Grit Valve said:

Fair enough you can get different rides smooth stiff ect no need to be. Confused you can return swap stuff you know

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Wheres the best place to get them ? Not seen them on ebay.

simon6949 said:

Wheres the best place to get them ? Not seen them on ebay.

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All the rest are copy's there is only one real poly manufacture the rest are frauds

Polybush the world leader in Polyurethane Suspension Bushes & Components

Grit Valve said:

All the rest are copy's there is only one real poly manufacture the rest are frauds

Polybush the world leader in Polyurethane Suspension Bushes & Components

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There a bit more money and it looks like I might still need a press for the front bushes

Only for the radius arm to chassis but that is no big deal compared with all the others!!

I have only gone poly bush due to them coming my way free for a full set on my Disco 1, and I have 40T of pressing goodness st my disposal

most poly type bushes i fit dont need a press at all just a copper hammer to fit steel sleeve into the 2 bush halves cotten reel type bushes should be avoided

jamesmartin said:

most poly type bushes i fit dont need a press at all just a copper hammer to fit steel sleeve into the 2 bush halves cotten reel type bushes should be avoided

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+1
Simon you get what you pay for the cheaper versions wear out quicker if your off roading a lot , on the road driving they will last ages

Look on this link the 4X middle bushes are the radius arms to chassis bushes, note steel outer sleeves.

Available to order Polybush Full Kit 20 for Land Rover Discovery Series 2 | eBay

dieseldog69 said:

Look on this link the 4X middle bushes are the radius arms to chassis bushes, note steel outer sleeves.

Available to order Polybush Full Kit 20 for Land Rover Discovery Series 2 | eBay

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depends which make of kit you buy

I am in the middle of a Land rover build at the moment, and i found the best way was to burn the old bushes out, and then fit a poly bush equivalent just because they are cheaper and easer ( plus i like the colour )

I also shot blasted them and sprayed them in a 2 pac paint

Here is a link to show you what went on

Tornado Build Photos by L90BCM | Photobucket