Member Since: 26 Apr 2011
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 2990
Poly bushes
What's the latest thinking on the use of polyurethane suspension bushes. Just looking at the lrm mag and it seems they have three types. If I remember rightly there was complaints of a harsh ride before.
1st Mar 2014 8:47 pm
Discoed
Member Since: 16 Jun 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 1020
I had a forum member contact me Friday
he had all bushes replaced with poly bush...hates its, has asked me to price all suspension arms for replacement...TLO has left the building.......
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1st Mar 2014 11:06 pm
waterbuoy
Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: Argyll
Posts: 2884
Bushes are there as a sacrificial component. Replacing them with something which is harder/less shock absorbant will not only make the ride less comfortable but will also result in the stresses being transferred elsewhere on the car. I changed my previous Defender to Polybush and, less than a year later, changed back to bog standard.
Currently 2009 Disco 3 SE, 2013 MY D4 HSE and 2016 D4 SE
Previously:
TD5 Defender 110 CSW (230k miles)
300TDi Disco 1 (289k)
4 RR Classics (300-350k each, 2 manual, 2 auto)
110 V8 CSW (220k)
S3 109 hi cap pickup (ex RN)
S2A 88 Safari SW with lpg conversion (bloody lethal)
2nd Mar 2014 12:16 am
Discoed
Member Since: 16 Jun 2010
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 1020
Great ride and more compliant than Polybush. Lots on here reckon they are great me included
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2nd Mar 2014 12:58 am
M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8156
Fit genuine RRS bushes from advanced factors, ride is supereb and cheapest option.It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
2nd Mar 2014 8:32 am
sean 471
Member Since: 26 Apr 2011
Location: Sheffield
Posts: 2990
Thanks guys will go with standard bushes
2nd Mar 2014 9:03 am
Disco_Mikey
Member Since: 29 May 2007
Location: Dundee, Scotland
Posts: 20784
M3DPO wrote:
Fit genuine RRS bushes from advanced factors, ride is supereb and cheapest option.
Agreed
Fitted polys to a D3 a few months back. Didn't like the way the car drive at allMy D3 Build Thread
Member Since: 26 Nov 2008
Location: on the east side
Posts: 541
M3DPO wrote:
Fit genuine RRS bushes from advanced factors, ride is supereb and cheapest option.
Is it just the bushes or entire RRS arms , that you have changed?
I am also debating on what to put instead of OEMs, but really wonted to know which MY RRS arms will fit a 2005 lr3 and is it that front only or other arms will fit too?
2nd Mar 2014 5:47 pm
M3DPO
Member Since: 22 Sep 2010
Location: Notts.
Posts: 8156
I have fitted front lower bushes from advanced factors, they are genuine RRS OEM bushes, it takes about 30/45 mins to change the bushes once the arms are out, they do the complete RRS arms that are a direct replacement that are also fitted on the D3 armoured version. I can't recommend them enough they have transformed the handling with no loss in comfort- advanced factors aren't bad either
2005-2009 RRS arms or bushes will fit on the front, don't know about the rear.
I put the bushes in the freezer for 30 mins and the arms on the hot plate for 10 mins and they just pushed in It can when others can't,
It will when others won't,
It goes where others don't.
2nd Mar 2014 6:43 pm
Ian999
Member Since: 08 Sep 2013
Location: North Somerset
Posts: 57
I am very happy with my Superpro bushes. Really improved the feel of the car on the road.Autologic remap, Superpro front lower bushes. Privacy Glass. 4x4 info enabled. Now sitting on Michelin Cross Climate SUV tyres. New Borg Warner turbo Nov 2014. Recon gearbox 2019.
2nd Mar 2014 7:11 pm
Dazz360
Member Since: 03 Sep 2016
Location: West Mids Walsall
Posts: 871
M3DPO wrote:
I have fitted front lower bushes from advanced factors, they are genuine RRS OEM bushes, it takes about 30/45 mins to change the bushes once the arms are out, they do the complete RRS arms that are a direct replacement that are also fitted on the D3 armoured version. I can't recommend them enough they have transformed the handling with no loss in comfort- advanced factors aren't bad either
2005-2009 RRS arms or bushes will fit on the front, don't know about the rear.
I put the bushes in the freezer for 30 mins and the arms on the hot plate for 10 mins and they just pushed in
Can someone please add a link to the correct bushes I’d need to change mine to the rrs bushes that the armoured lr3 uses
Many thanksMetal auto sump & fluid change (3 hrs)
LR door puddle projectors (10 mins)
Tinted Bonnet wind deflector (10 mins)
All Intercooler pipes and Tbolts (2hrs)
3 injectors replaced so far (30mins)
Sunroof drain pipes both sides 2.5 hrs)
Rear discs, shoes,pads,callipers,flexi hoses, rigid brake line, n/s upper hub carrier bush and rear n/s upper arm (13hrs over 2 days)
31st Aug 2020 4:48 pm
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4186
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
31st Aug 2020 5:02 pm
Dazz360
Member Since: 03 Sep 2016
Location: West Mids Walsall
Posts: 871
Thanks nigethecat, but sorry for being a dumb ass but Which one on that page as that all look the same to me Metal auto sump & fluid change (3 hrs)
LR door puddle projectors (10 mins)
Tinted Bonnet wind deflector (10 mins)
All Intercooler pipes and Tbolts (2hrs)
3 injectors replaced so far (30mins)
Sunroof drain pipes both sides 2.5 hrs)
Rear discs, shoes,pads,callipers,flexi hoses, rigid brake line, n/s upper hub carrier bush and rear n/s upper arm (13hrs over 2 days)
31st Aug 2020 5:09 pm
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4186
If I'm correct in assuming your car is pretty standard with air suspension (not coils) then I'd suggest this basic kit...
Both have a four year warranty and are available with the forum discount code AF4LRPI want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
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