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Andrei
20-03-2007, 03:59 PM
On my Excel bushes on the front control arm almost gave up. Did not change them since the car was built.

Can someone please give me an idea on urethane bushes. Is it worth to do the whole car, or just the front suspension. Should swaybar bushes be replaced as well. Approximate costs.

Also recommend the workshop which can do the job.
I am only aware of Whiteline suspension, and Noltec. When I contacted Noltec (about 8 mohths ago) they said they custom make bushes and as such need all arms, swaybar holders, etc., to take measurements from the factory components.

What is the difference between white and blue bushes?

Whitey
21-03-2007, 08:06 PM
Hi Andrei,
Noltec (blue ones) and Nolethane (Red ones) both make front end and sway bar bushes for Excels. You can also get rear ones from Superpro (dark blue). I don't know who makes the white ones.

I have only done my front control arms, it seems to make a bit of difference- making the steering more precise in my opinion.

You need access to a workshop press to push out the front bush on each control arm, the rear ones are held on with a nut and washer.

Bean from Automotive gadgets can probably help out with the installation.