I'm thinking of replacing my sus' bushes [all]. Most likely will stick to the rubber variety. The original set have been in service for 17+ years and seem to be still good.
Brands available are: LR [of course], Bearmach, Britpart and others. Can peeps give me their views as to Bearmach and Britpart. The latter comes with a 2 year warranty, Bearmach only offers 1 year. Quality - longevity....

Thanks

Lemforder are really good quality (OE for VAG and BMW). They are equally as good as LR stuff, at the date of manufacture
Apparently the quality of some LR components has declined since the Tata take over.

htr said:

I'm thinking of replacing my sus' bushes [all]. Most likely will stick to the rubber variety. The original set have been in service for 17+ years and seem to be still good.
Brands available are: LR [of course], Bearmach, Britpart and others. Can peeps give me their views as to Bearmach and Britpart. The latter comes with a 2 year warranty, Bearmach only offers 1 year. Quality - longevity....

Thanks

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Hi Mate, look, if they still 'seem to be good' then do not replace them (unless you have other issues ? - do not fix what is not broken)
A good solution to old'ish' bushes are to spray liberally with Waxoyl - it acts as a superb lubricant and oil / water dispersant .

The norm is to worry about the bushes only if the ride becomes noticeabley quieter when it rains ! - water acts as a lubricant.

I do agree that it is sometimes good to replace all suspension bushes at a certain age - however - it has to be based on what problems you have at the moment - which - from what you say - is none ! - hence - no NEED for changes.

Again - do not try to fix something that is not broken.! - total waste of time and money and effort for nothing gained. !!!! - sorry - but !!

Joe