ditchman Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 This spring ..i have to change all the bushes (metalastic) and others on the L/Rover 90...as i trawl the fields regular...after pigeons, at least a couple of times/week...(the last ones i put on were 20,000 miles ago)......i have spoken to my local landrover shop JSF...and they are offering me to upgrade the full set ..to, " is it polybush ?" for an extra five quid...........are these polybushes or plastic bushes better than the standard speck stuff....i know a lot of "off-roaders" use them........the other advantage is that i dont need a press to put them in with your thoughts .......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luckyshot Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) I ran them on my Defender but only fitted them as it made the job alot easier. Didnt notice any difference in ride quality. They were in for the last 2 years I owned it with no problems coering around 15,000 miles. Edited February 15, 2015 by Luckyshot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveo26 Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 There are several grades/manufacturers of the these bushes. Some are better than others, if it was me I'd go for premium bushes, like proper polybush bushes. In the standard/comfort grade. Cheaper brands like britpart or the super upgraded handling type bushes can be that hard they wear metal components away instead of wearing out and they can transmit more noise/vibration. Iv got them on all my shockers and the car creeks now when I'm rolling in neutral, up to traffic lights and that. Never did before on the rubber bushes, Basically, cheapo kits arnt an upgraded at all, quality ones might be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike737 Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 I've had them on several classic Range-Rovers in the past. No problem with them, a doddle to fit, the hardest thing can be getting the old ones out, especially if the bolt has seized to the centre tube of the original bush... Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted February 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 i think the noise is a result of the bolt and tube has worn in the old bush...............so new bolts as well...whatthe hell ! i was worried that the joints on the steering "chalice's" had gone ..as i had replaced them 30,000 miles ago....so i jacked up the front and tried with all my might to wiggle the wheel........not an iota of play ...so they are still fine....the knocking is not coming thro the steering ...but i can feel it thro' the floor its coming from the chassis....so its got to be the bushes....the rods are easy enuff to get off.....ive just got to pick a warm day as the cold kills my chest...... cheers boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 Old bushes are easier enough to get out if you have access to an air chisel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike737 Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 But if you don't... Devil's own job! Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny_blaster Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 I've just replaced all the bushes on my D reg 90 for poly bushes. I found burning the old ones out with a blow torch the easiest way then just hacksaw the outer metal case out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil82 Posted February 15, 2015 Report Share Posted February 15, 2015 i think the noise is a result of the bolt and tube has worn in the old bush...............so new bolts as well...whatthe hell ! i was worried that the joints on the steering "chalice's" had gone ..as i had replaced them 30,000 miles ago....so i jacked up the front and tried with all my might to wiggle the wheel........not an iota of play ...so they are still fine....the knocking is not coming thro the steering ...but i can feel it thro' the floor its coming from the chassis....so its got to be the bushes....the rods are easy enuff to get off.....ive just got to pick a warm day as the cold kills my chest...... cheers boys don`t jack them up if you want to check for play, or if you are on the tubby side and need the room, jack it up leaving the wheels still in contact with the ground, then get some-one to waggle the steering wheel, the extra resistance will then show if you have any play in any of the ball joints Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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